Reinier de Ridder rules out immediate Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight

Reinier de Ridder has stated he does not want an immediate rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, despite not ruling out the possibility in the future. De Ridder expressed a preference to face a different opponent in his debut at the weight class. He confirmed that his next fight is scheduled for this summer. The fighter made it clear that a rematch with Whittaker is not what he needs at this moment in his career.