De Ridder open to Whittaker rematch but wants different debut opponent

Reinier de Ridder has commented on the possibility of a rematch with Robert Whittaker at light heavyweight, stating that he doesn't want an immediate rematch. The former ONE Championship titleholder indicated he would prefer to face a different opponent for his debut in the new weight class. De Ridder confirmed that his next fight is scheduled for the summer. He explicitly stated that a rematch with Rob is not needed right now. The post suggests De Ridder is looking to establish himself against fresh competition before potentially revisiting the Whittaker matchup.