The 38-year-old former title challenger is coming off a first-round knockout loss to rising heavyweight Moses Itauma, and he hasn’t beaten a top-level opponent in years. That has left Whyte looking for familiar ground, and few options carry more history than a third fight with Derek Chisora.
Whyte says he would take the fight immediately if Chisora is serious.
“If Derek’s serious, he knows where I am. I’d fight Derek Chisora tomorrow,” Whyte said to Sky Sports Boxing. “He doesn’t like me, I don’t like him. He doesn’t want to lose to me, I don’t want to lose to him.”
The rivalry dates back to 2016 and 2018, when Whyte edged a split decision in their first fight and then stopped Chisora in the 11th round of the rematch. Both were hard fights, and Whyte is leaning on that history again as he tries to rebuild.
“I’ve already slept him once. I gave him one of the best sleeps he’s had in his whole life,” Whyte said. “It’ll always be a great fight because we’re going to stand and trade.”
Chisora had been linked to retirement after his recent loss to Deontay Wilder, but Whyte believes the chance for revenge could bring him back.
Whyte said he is targeting a quick turnaround and wants the trilogy this summer.
“I’d love to make this fight happen in the next couple of months. I’ll be ready in May or June. If he wants it, I’ll be ready,” said Dillian.
Beyond Chisora, Whyte mentioned former champions Andy Ruiz Jr. and Wilder as opponents he would take, along with lesser-known names tied to rankings. Still, the Chisora fight is the one he keeps returning to.
At this point, it feels less like unfinished business and more like a last reliable sell for both of them.
Olly Campbell is a boxing journalist who has covered the sport since 2014, providing ringside reporting and technical analysis of major bouts. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments, and the details that shape high-level competition.