Anthony Joshua believes his “enemy” Dillian Whyte will lose to Derek Chisora in this weekend’s heavyweight rematch.
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Dillian Whyte has said he is “mentally and physically ready” to face old foe Anthony Joshua following the heavyweight champion’s victory over Alexander Povetkin.
Joshua came through an exciting defence of his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles by stopping Alexander Povetkin in seven rounds on Saturday night at the national stadium, and attention immediately turned to his return on April 13 when he hopes to lure Wilder
A previously close contest turned in Joshua’s favour decisively when he sent the Russian crashing to the canvas with a straight right hand and left hook
Dillian Whyte is “favourite” to face Anthony Joshua at Wembley in April, with Dereck Chisora on a three-man shortlist for the British heavyweight’s next fight in December.
The 30-year-old Jamaica-born Whyte, who was shot and stabbed in his youth, will hope to move on to a bout with either Joshua or American Deontay Wilder
The 26-year-old’s unbeaten record and WBO belt were taken away by Joshua in a points defeat in March, but Parker has returned for Saturday’s heavyweight fight with Whyte.
The IBF and WBA (Super) champion is a long-time rival of Whyte’s and the pair have clashed once before in their pro careers.
The 25-year-old defended his own world heavyweight title on Saturday night with a points win over Hughie Fury at a quarter-full Manchester Arena.
‘The Body Snatcher’ suffered his first defeat as a professional in the pair’s first meeting at London’s O2 Arena in December 2015, but it did visibly rock the former Olympic champion in the second round.
The IBF and WBA heavyweight champion has already set his sights on his next opponent and is believed to have told Hearn he wants a showdown fight with Whyte, as Tyson Fury is awaiting the results of a UK Anti-Doping hearing
Insults had already been traded when Chisora hoisted a table and hurled it in Whyte’s direction, sparking scenes similar to their scrap on The Gloves Are Off