Anthony Joshua’s long-time rival Dillian Whyte has spoken out about his future following his devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois on Saturday night.

Whyte was one of 98,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium where Joshua played. brutally stopped in five rounds by Duboiswho defended the IBF world heavyweight title for the first time.

The fight was so one-sided that both fans and the boxing world demanded that “AJ” end his eleven-year professional career.

However, ‘The Bodysnatcher’, who fought the Watford man in the memorable 2016 British title clash, disagrees.

Speaking to talkSPORTWhyte condemned those who wrote an obituary for his former opponent, adding that “Dubois is no fool.”

“I think he has a heavyweight career ahead of him.

“You know, that’s the mistake we make as British fight fans. Someone has one or two losses and we start writing them off and saying they’re worthless and finished and all that.

“Which is bad because Anthony Joshua has been winning fights for the last eleven years.

“He’s had, what, three or four losses in 11 years? Only the top guys. Dubois is not a loser.”

Joshua, apparently unfazed by calls for him to retire, posted a video on social media on Monday confirming his intention to continue his boxing career.

With just a few days left until the event, it is unclear at this stage what the two-time world champion’s next move will be.

“I know it’s only a matter of time” 💀

Daniel Dubois has absolutely no problem running back @AnthonyJoshua 😬#Box #JoshuaDubois #DanielDubois #AnthonyJoshua photo:twitter.com/LeFsCNA562

— Professional Boxing Fans (@ProBoxingFans) September 24, 2024

Dubois has stated that he would happily repeat that in a direct rematch, claiming he believes he could do a “better” job against the 34-year-old if they faced off a second time.

Also scheduled is a long-awaited clash with Alabama heavyweight Deontay Wilder, whose future is also in question after two consecutive defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.

Carolina, Puerto Rico – The World Boxing Organization (WBO), led by Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, will celebrate its 37th (37) Annual WBO Convention, “Rise of the Heavyweights,” in grand style at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, during a busy press conference held in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde.

From Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, 2024, world champions, legends, former world champions, officials, prospects, promoters, managers and other boxing personalities will participate in various activities of the organization to discuss basic situations related to the sport, its development in the different regions represented, the highly regarded WBO Classification Commission meeting attended by representatives of all countries, the Gala Dinner where the awards of the year will be presented, the boxing poster and other events that can be found at www.wboboxing.com/convention

Mr. Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, OMB President:

“It has already been confirmed that the champions and former champions are in Puerto Rico, as are the three presidents of the other world organizations. On Thursday, December 31st, this convention will hold elections. We want everyone who wants to run to be a candidate. We have delegates in 81 countries. We will open the convention with a golf tournament at El Legado on Monday, October 28th. It will feature great legends and champions.

“During the week we will have very intriguing seminars with judges, referees and doctors from ABC, Dr. Valcárcel will be present, who will talk about gender equality in boxing, brain injuries, the orthopedist Leivia from Panama will be present, as well as other experts on the subject. We will organize a gala dinner and the awarding of the year, with this we will end the convention and of course the day before, on Wednesday, October 30, there will be the boxing gala “WBO Champions Night” in Humacao, which will be broadcast on ESPN Plus and ESPN Knockout”.

Honorable Mayor of Humacao Julio Geigel:
“Bringing the WBO card to Humacao is something incredible for our people and for boxing in general, because these will be fights that will define the future of our René Santiago and Juan Carlos Camacho and Juana Díaz. You can always count on our support for the sport.”

During the convention, promotional companies Miguel Cotto Promotions and All Star Boxing, Inc will be responsible for the poster titled “WBO Champions Night”, which will take shape on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Marcelo Trujillo Coliseum in Humacao.

In the main event, in a world-class junior flyweight (108 pounds) bout, Puerto Rican René Santiago (12-4, 9 KOs) will face Panamanian Azael Villar (21-3-4, 15 KOs) in a regional title fight. Santiago is ranked eighth by the WBO, while Villar is ranked thirteenth.

In the semifinals, WBO NABO flyweight champion Juan Carlos “El Indio” Camacho (17-1, 8 KOs) of Puerto Rico will face Filipino Jayson Mama (20-1, 10 KOs).

Félix “Tuto” Zabala, promoter of All Star Boxing:
“My father worked with Batista Salas, the founder of OMB. I was at the first gathering and, God willing, we will be at the 37th. I thank OMB for their support, Promociones Miguel Cotto for working with us and making this possible.”

“We will spread the name Humacao around the world. Returning to where my father started, where he took his first step in 1964, with a card featuring Rocky Rivero against Florentino Fernández in Bithorn, is an honor and a pride. “Indio” and “Chulo,” two Puerto Rican figures on their way to world titles, will have something to talk about on October 30 in Humacao.”

Héctor Soto, President and Promoter of Miguel Cotto Promotions:

“Thank you OMB for considering us to host this great event. We have three title fights. Our great 135-pound prospect Cristian Barreto will be in action. Remember that name, he’s going to be great, he’s very disciplined and we managed to even his fight with Miguel Marrero, the fighter from Tutico. It’s going to be a great fight to open the ESPN broadcast. We have “Indio” Camacho who is one step away from a world title after this fight. He’s number 6 in the WBO, his opponent Jayson Mama has a great record and is very good. Expect some close fights.”

Sixth-ranked WBO 112-pound and NABO champion Juan Carlos “Indio” Camacho vs. Juana Díaz:

“Thank you Miguel Cotto Promotions for supporting me since I started professional boxing. Thank you Paco, WBO for the great opportunity to take part in a fight that puts me one step away from the world title, which for me is a dream come true. I am very restless, I have many desires and Paco, I will win this fight and become world champion. You will see that Juan Carlos “Indio” Camacho will be there for the long haul. – I am not going to let you down.

René Santiago, ranked eighth by the WBO at 108 pounds:

“I am grateful to our mayor of Humacao Julio Geigel, WBO, All Star Boxing and Cotto Promotions. We invite everyone to my home in Humacao. After 10 years we will say “now”. I remember my debut 10 years ago in Humacao and we are coming back home on this great card. It will be a great show. As always I will give it my all and we will continue to do so.”

Daniel Dubois has expressed interest in a rematch with either Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk, stating that he would choose the opponent who “pays him the most.”

On Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, Dubois successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title against British rival Joshua, defeating the two-time former world champion four times.

Joshua took to social media on Monday to emphasize that his boxing adventure is not over yet, and that in the future he is considering the possibility of a rematch with Dubois and a possible giant fight with Tyson Fury.

Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren stated that while his fighter’s contract does not specifically call for an immediate rematch with Joshua, they could meet again if they reach an agreement.

In the meantime, Usyk is scheduled to rematch Fury on December 21 for the WBA, WBO and WBC titles.

Dubois was defeated by Usyk in August 2023, but managed to do so by knocking the Ukrainian down in the fifth round – a blow that was deemed a low blow, giving the champion extra time to recover.

The 27-year-old Londoner stressed that no matter which player he faces, the financial conditions must be favourable to him.

“I would like a rematch, but really, the one that pays me the most,” Dubois said. talkSPORTWhen asked about the possibility of meeting Joshua again, he replied: “Yeah, if it happens in the future, then yes. If it happens next time, then yes. I want to try.

“I want to do even better next time. I know where I need to improve, so as a champion and as a fighter, I just want to prove people wrong every time, and that’s what we did.

“I think I would have been much better than that (last fight). It was a great spectacle, a Rocky-style fight, but next time I believe I’ll be more clinical, more pointed, everything will be better.”