I was stopped in one round in my last fight but I want to return against former world heavyweight champion

Whyte, who has been around the business end of the heavyweight division for the best part of a decade, was intended to provide Itauma with a stern test, but he had no answers for the youngster's speed and power.    

A former world title challenger, Whyte, at the peak of his powers, was capable of providing any heavyweight with a hard night as he picked up some impressive wins over the likes of Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker. 

In his bout with Parker, Whyte was superb against the former world champion, emerging victorious in a tough battle in which both men hit the floor. 

With Whyte looking to rebuild his career, a rematch with Parker is a fight he would like, with the New Zealander also aiming to get back to winning ways after he was stopped by Fabio Wardley at the backend of 2025.  

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There had been some small speculation that Whyte could retire, but he appears ready to keep going with Parker a big target. 

“I feel like I’ve got a little bit more left to give, so let’s see what we can do to finish on a high,” said Whyte when speaking to Ring Magazine. 

“I’m training now and I want to be back in May or June. Now it’s just a case of training and seeing what comes up for that sort of date. 

“There are a lot of good fights and Joseph Parker is one of them. I’d love to get it on with Joseph Parker, I think that’s a really good fight.”

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