This will be the first fight between Joshua and Whyte since 2015 which saw AJ stop Whyte in the seventh round. 

Now they will meet in a rematch which carries huge consequences when it comes to challenging the very best in the heavyweight division. 

When it comes to the fight itself, Hatton is expecting another thrilling encounter and claims that Joshua is taking on a huge risk in facing Whyte ahead of a possible bout with former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. 

"In the heavyweight division, to fight a Dillian Whyte or a Deontay Wilder just to get your confidence back is easier said than done because they both pack a serious punch," Hatton told Metro. 

"There’s two ways to look at it. He could fight one of them to get that confidence back, but in heavyweight boxing, there’s every chance that one of those fighters could put it on AJ’s chin and win.

"I’m not saying that would happen. AJ would be the favourite in both of those fights. It’s a big risk in the heavyweight division. It only takes one punch and its lights out.”