Reinier de Ridder open to Whittaker rematch at light heavyweight, next fight in summer

Reinier de Ridder has addressed the possibility of a rematch with Robert Whittaker, stating he would not rule out facing him again but would prefer it to happen at light heavyweight rather than middleweight. However, de Ridder made clear that a rematch with Whittaker is not what he wants for his immediate return. He confirmed that his next fight is scheduled for this summer but did not reveal the opponent. De Ridder wants to face a different opponent in his debut before considering any potential rematch scenario.