Dillian Whyte Not Interested In Rematching Jermaine Franklin: ‘I Won Clearly, So Why Would I Consider A Rematch?’

Dillian Whyte doesn’t see a need in rematching Jermaine Franklin.

Whyte and Franklin fought on Saturday in what many viewed as a tune-up fight for Whyte to get back into the win column. Yet, it was far from that as it was a very competitive fight, and when the final bell rang, some thought Franklin did enough to win.

However, it was Whyte winning by majority decision and since then, Franklin has called for a rematch, but the Brit doesn’t think that is necessary.

“Why you keep getting in about this rematch?,” Whyte said after the fight. “Are you part of Jermaine Franklin’s team? So, stop talkin’ sh*t about rematching. Relax, man. Listen, it was a fight. How much close fights have there been in boxing? Do you like say, ‘Oh, this guy should have a rematch, have a rematch.’ You’re just talkin’ sh*t, man. Relax. It was a close fight. I won clearly, so why would I consider a rematch?”

Dillian Whyte did acknowledge that Jermaine Franklin is a good fighter but says there are levels to this which is why he won. But, he believes Franklin is a top-10, top-15 heavyweight and will have success in his career.

“He’s a good fighter, but you know, like I said, there’s levels,” said Whyte. “You know, like I said, I know exactly what I needed to do. I knew he had hand speed, pedigree and that. But I know exactly, with my experience, what I need to do to get the victory. And that’s what I said. I know when I need to turn it on and when I need to obviously box and what I need to do. Obviously, he’s definitely top 15, top 10, top 15.”

With Whyte getting his hand raised, he could be in line for a big fight like Anthony Joshua next, but for him, he’s just glad to be back in the win column.

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