Dillian Whyte has expressed his opinion on a possible match between former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and YouTube sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul.
Whyte, 37, who will face Moses Itauma on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, has commented on the possibility of a fight between Joshua and Paul.
It’s a business, man. If [Joshua vs. Paul] makes sense and generates numbers, why not?
Dillian WhyteWhyte added that Joshua “has won the championship twice, has had many fights and has achieved a lot, so I don’t know”.
“I’m sure he’ll make more money than in some of his title fights, so sometimes, if you can make some money, do it.”Dillian Whyte fue derrotado por Anthony Joshua en una pelea por el título británico en 2015.Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, recently revealed that talks about a possible fight with Paul are ongoing.
At first I thought it was a publicity stunt by Jake and now, the more I talk to them, the more I really understand: Jake Paul believes he can beat Anthony Joshua!
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Whyte also mentioned the possibility of fighting Joshua and wants to avenge his knockout defeat in the seventh round in 2015, when they both fought for the British heavyweight title.
“I would love to have the opportunity to amend my mistake,” Whyte said.