British boxing legend Ricky Hatton recently gave an interview, where he spoke about the current heavyweight boxers. Hatton praised former WBC interim champion Dillian Whyte and talked about his performance in the last fight and the upcoming rematch.

While talking about the possibility of Whyte getting right back in title contention, Hatton said:

“Absolutely, the one thing that that first fight told you, even though he got knocked out, but he showed, he showed he’s got the ability to be at that level.

“The way he was boxing until he got clipped with that shot. He definitely knows he’s got it in him, it was one of them, we all get cracked on the chin. But it’s nice to see him, you know? On his social media, how he’s straight back in the gym… He’s talking really, really, really, positive, you know?

“To be honest with you, normally when you suffer from a knockout such as that, at that level, in many ways you gotta rebuild yourself before you get that another shot. But I think, Dillian, if anyone deserves an instant rematch, it’s Dillian, after what he’s been through.

“He’s paid his dues as I keep saying, I keep sounding like I’m repeating myself but he’s paid his dues. He’s been the number one contender for so so long,” Hatton added.

Hatton’s views on Whyte getting an instant rematch are reasonable since the latter has surely paid his dues and even more.

Dillian Whyte’s long-deserved shot at the championship and his rematch with Alexander Povetkin

Dillian Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs) was the WBC mandatory since his win over Oscar Rivas in July 2019. But because of various circumstances, he could not secure a shot at the belt.

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Since Tyson Fury is set to face Deontay Wilder in a trilogy bout by the end of the year, Whyte faced another contender, Alexander Povetkin. As fate would have it, the gamble failed big time. Despite being in control for the whole fight, Whyte ended up getting knocked out cold.

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Whyte, however, asked for a rematch immediately. The second fight is set for November 21. Whyte now has the chance to redeem himself by avenging his devastating loss and regaining his status as the next in line for the WBC title.