Anthony Joshua to face Dillian Whyte in ‘dangerous’ rematch August 

Anthony Joshua could face Dillian Whyte in a rematch, his promoter, Eddie Hearn has confirmed.

Recall that Joshua’s last outing in April saw him defeat Jermaine Franklin by unanimous decision at the iconic O2 Arena.

Hearn, known for his insightful analysis, emphasized the fervor surrounding a potential rematch with Whyte.

He firmly believes that Joshua would be fully motivated to face his rival, highlighting the anticipated intensity of their bout. Negotiations for a December clash in Saudi Arabia between Joshua and Wilder are already underway, with Hearn confidently stating, “They know the numbers we want.”

Eddie Hearn reveals plans for Joshua-Wilder showdown in Saudi Arabia, contemplates risky Whyte rematch

In an interview with Samina For Sale, Hearn further explained the potential deal with Saudi Arabia, drawing upon the success of previous fights, such as the Ruiz and Usyk bouts.

Hearn emphasized the importance of securing the Wilder fight first, and then working backward to determine the opponent for Joshua’s August battle.

While Hearn is intrigued by the prospect of a fight with Whyte, he acknowledges the risks associated with taking on such a formidable opponent ahead of a potentially career-defining match with Wilder.

Despite some concerns that Whyte’s recent performances indicate a decline, having suffered knockouts against Alexander Povetkin and Tyson Fury, there are those who dispute Joshua’s victory over Franklin, with the American claiming he was “robbed” by the British judges.

As a result, some boxing enthusiasts argue that Joshua should consider facing Otto Wallin, Filip Hrgovic, Andy Ruiz Jr, Zhilei Zhang, or Luis Ortiz before entering the ring against Wilder in December.