Dillian Whyte reveals Wladimir Klitschko’s surprise comeback plans

Metro Sport Reporter

Published January 18, 2019 1:30pm Updated January 18, 2019 1:32pm

Whyte fought Chisora last time out (Picture: Getty)

Dillian Whyte expects Wladimir Klitschko to return to boxing and revealed he’s had discussions with the Ukranian over a potential fight.

Rumours have been circulating the media in recent weeks, suggesting former unified world champion Klitschko is considering a return to the sport.

And while he denied the reports on social media – branding them an “early April fools joke” – fellow heavyweight contender Whyte believes that’s not true.

Iâm all about challenges in life and I do really feel that I âstill got itâðª. Recently many of you contacted me willing to see me making a comeback to the ring this April and Iâm thankful to yâall for that. However, I need to call such speculation an early April foolâs day joke

— Klitschko (@Klitschko) January 15, 2019

‘That’s a lie, Klitschko is definitely coming back,’ Whyte told Behind The Gloves. ‘We offered him a fight and he said he needs two warm-up fights before he fights the likes of me.

‘That’s a massive compliment because he was a unified world champion and reigned for so many years. It’s a massive compliment to me that he doesn’t believe he can come back and fight me, he needs warm up fights.

‘He’s definitely coming back, 100%. He’s a smart man, he knows how to play the media and control stuff. He does what he does and did it for years.

Klitschko has been enjoying some golf in his retirement (Picture: Getty)

‘George Foreman did it and he thinks he wants to come back and do it to. Klitschko is all about legacy, not about money. It’s about cementing a legacy.

‘If he comes back and loses, so what? If he wins, then great.’

Whyte’s last outing in the ring was on December 22 where he claimed a dramatic knockout victory over Dereck Chisora.

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