“I’m Not Warm Up for No One”: Dillian Whyte Delves Into Why He Is the Real Deal

From making his return to the boxing ring this year to having many failed negotiations, Anthony Joshua‘s return to boxing is not proving to be as exciting as expected. The former two-time unified champion has not been able to finalize a fight ahead of his rumored Saudi Arabia bout against Deontay Wilder. Eddie Hearn and Joshua have been keeping the fans on hold about the next opponent for the 33-year-old. But it seems like the fans are not the only ones who have been kept on hold. British heavyweight Dillian Whyte has been claimed to be the front-runner for a fight with ‘AJ’. And, despite the claims by Hearn and Joshua, he has a different story to tell.

Recently, Whyte called out Hearn and Joshua for keeping him on hold for a potential matchup with ‘AJ’. Meanwhile, the Watford native wants a fight before he fights ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in December. It should be noted that the Joshua-Wilder fight is yet to be announced.

Dillian Whyte reveals the advantage he has over Anthony Joshua

Whyte recently made an appearance in an interview with talkSPORT. While giving the interview, Whyte talked about what’s happening between him and his British counterparts in the fight with Joshua. Moreover, he took a dig at Hearn and Joshua, calling them out. Meanwhile, another fight negotiations fell apart for Joshua.

Whyte said, “I’m no warm-up player for no one. I’ll give anyone hell in a night. One advantage I have over anyone to fight AJ. I’m able to get in his head mentally. I’m maybe able to offset him.” It seems like Whyte wants Hearn and Joshua to know that he is not an easy opponent as they are considering him to be. And, he assures he’ll give the former champion “hell” when they fight.

Whyte believes that he has the ability to “drag him[Joshua] into a scrap” because they have the history. The two-time WBC interim heavyweight champion believes that he is a “massive” danger for Joshua. And, claimed that the promoter and heavyweight duo don’t want to risk that leading to the fight with Wilder.

The 35-year-old believes that he has what it takes to beat Joshua. And, thinks that it is the reason Hearn and Joshua don’t want to risk it. As it will hamper the Saudi fight in December. However, it seems like Whyte is waiting for a contract to sign from Matchroom. And, it will be interesting to see what Joshua’s next step will be after this call-out.

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Do you agree with Dillian Whyte? In addition, do you want ‘AJ’ to take on White? Let us know in the comments below.

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