British heavyweight Dillian Whyte has expressed his desire for a third clash with longtime rival Anthony Joshua, vowing to end the former champion’s career.

The pair first faced off 16 years ago on the amateur circuit, where Whyte secured a points victory over a novice Joshua. Their rivalry escalated in December 2015 when Joshua knocked out Whyte in the 7th round to claim the vacant British heavyweight title, handing Whyte his first professional defeat.

Their anticipated rematch, originally scheduled for August 2023, was canceled due to an adverse doping test result from Whyte. However, following an investigation that determined the result was caused by a contaminated supplement, Whyte was cleared to return to boxing.

Joshua, coming off a shock knockout loss to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois last September, is preparing for his next bout. Whyte, eager to face him again, believes Joshua is past his prime and is ready to deliver the final blow to his career.

“If AJ wants the fight, they just have to call me. I’m always ready to face him. But honestly, I think he’s finished after his loss to Dubois. He should have taken the immediate rematch—it was his chance to avenge the defeat and reclaim a world title,” Whyte told Sky Sports Boxing.

Whyte added, “Every time we fight, it’s fireworks. Neither of us wants to lose, and we both aim to knock each other out. It’s personal, and that’s what makes it exciting. Eddie [Hearn] mentioned the possibility of Joshua fighting me next. If it happens, I’ll gladly retire him.”

The 36-year-old Whyte, who last fought in December, knocking out Ebenezer Tetteh in Gibraltar, is eager to return to the ring. Details of his next opponent and fight date are expected soon