De Ridder open to Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight, targets summer return

Reinier de Ridder has indicated he does not rule out a potential rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, though he would prefer to face a different opponent in his debut at the weight class. De Ridder explicitly stated that a rematch with "Rob" is not needed right now. He confirmed that his next fight is scheduled to take place during the summer months. The fighter appears to be strategically considering his options as he potentially moves up in weight. No specific opponent or event has been named for his summer return.