"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. [63] Whyte sent the Brazilian crashing backwards to the canvas, and referee Michael Alexander stopped the fight with 2 minutes 41 seconds remaining in the first round as Whyte put Costa back to the floor with a right hand. The scorecards read 119109 twice, and 118110 all in favour of Whyte. [32], Whyte made his professional debut on 13 May 2011. Whyte was cleared to compete from 12 October 2014,[37] since his two-year ban by UKAD and returned to boxing on 21 November 2014 at the Camden Centre in London to fight Ante Verunica,[49] a fight which lasted all of two rounds as Whyte delivered a hard shot that forced a stoppage from referee Jeff Hinds for a TKO victory. Heathcote/Getty Images). He used to compete as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist. Eddie Hearn to offer Dillian Whyte rematch with Anthony Joshua for July [78] As a result, the British Boxing Board of Control withdrew their sanction of the fight and the British title would not be at stake. Instead, he has been reduced to daily FaceTime calls and hailed his son's mum for all her efforts. Dillian Whyte became one of the youngest birth fathers on record after he had his first child at the age of thirteen. On 14 September, seven weeks before the fight, Ricky Hatton stated Browne wouldn't take up the fight due to being short notice. On one occasion he had to use pliers to pull a bullet out of his arm. Whyte was rocked by Rivas a few times but came back quickly with his own combinations that made Rivas cover up and in the ninth-round Rivas dropped Whyte which he blamed on him crossing his legs while backing up. [117], On the morning of 7 June, it was confirmed that Whyte would instead fight former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (241, 18 KOs) on 28 July at The O2 Arena in London on Sky Box Office. Whyte's lawyer stated that his client would not be partaking in promoting the fight, as "we still do not have things resolved". The fight will take place at Wembley this Saturday and is set to be a massive matchup of two of the sports heavyweight names. Dillian Whyte Dad, Mother, Brother, Net Worth, Height, Weight, Wife [170] He has highlighted his early boxing idols as including Jack Dempsey, Sonny Liston, Archie Moore, Lennox Lewis and James Toney. Required fields are marked *. (Photo by Richard In a contest in which both fighters were hurt, with Chisora and Whyte showing a lot of heart, Whyte won via split decision (SD). However, this deadline was pushed back multiple times, in part due to ongoing negotiations from Fury's team who were trying to secure the fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship against undefeated WBA (Super), IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. In addition, he stated that his bout against Whyte would be the final fight of his professional career, promising to retire after the fight: "I'm a two-time undisputed world champion. Anthony Joshua beats Dillian Whyte for British heavyweight title [72], Whyte next fought at the First Direct arena in Leeds on 30 July against David Allen for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. He fought Tayar Mehmed and won via points decision (PTS) in the fourth round, obtaining the decision of 4036. Apart from that, Whyte has a big boxing family surrounded by his promoters, trainers, co-partners, and coaches. Dean is a boxing trainer and consultant. [75] Whyte defeated Lewison to claim the vacant title via tenth-round stoppage victory. [91][92], Eddie Hearn announced that Whyte would fight on the Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam (originally Kubrat Pulev) card on 28 October at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Grant unsuccessfully challenged then unified heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in 2000. In what was expected to be a tough fight for Whyte, the fight went the full ten-round distance. [82] On 14 April, Washington put his name forward wanting to get back into the world title mix following his failed attempt to dethrone WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in February 2017. It did not take long before the focus turned to his next opponent with the WBC interim heavyweight belt back in his grasp. [152], On 15 September 2021, it was reported that terms had been agreed between Whyte and Otto Wallin for a bout on 30 October at the O2 Arena in London for Whyte's WBC interim heavyweight title. The fight was officially stopped at 37 seconds of the round. [37][41] Whyte's last fight of 2012 was against Sandor Balogh, which took place in Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent on the James DeGale undercard when DeGale fought Hadiliah Mohoumadi for the European super-middleweight title on 13 October 2012. This continued somewhat in the third round with Joshua still looking tired and stiff legged. In Whyte, along with Parker's promoter David Higgins, explained their reasons as to why the fight deserved to be on the PPV platform. In a circulated video, Whyte was filmed telling Bakole to "come upstairs" but he didn't accept the call out. Dillian Whyte has had a rough journey to the top but will fight Tyson Fury at Wembley this weekend. Dillian Whyte blasts Martin Bakole. [87] On 25 July, Hearn announced that Whyte would fight 44 year old former world title challenger Michael Grant (487, 36 KOs), who was on a three fight losing streak since 2013. [163][164] At the time of the stoppage, Whyte was behind on the judges' scorecards with 4946, 4847, and 5045. [138] Hearn also stated despite Ortiz putting his name forward, Chisora was the front-runner to fight Whyte. Dillian Whyte, a British professional boxer, was born in Jamaica on April 11, 1988. "I call everyday and his mother has been great. [37] However, Whyte appealed the ban, though the appeal panel retorted by emphasising the confirmed two-year ban; the tribunal had accepted Whyte's claim that he did not knowingly take MHA, but rejected his appeal because he did not do enough to check the supplement's ingredients, as Charles Flint QC, the chairman of the appeal tribunal, explained in his written verdict. Heavyweight Dillian Whyte avoided a third loss in four fights by stepping up in the later rounds to earn a majority decision over Jermaine Franklin. the Notorious Boxing Ability. [17][169] He had his first child at 13 years old, making him one of the youngest birth fathers on record. The Jamaican-born British boxing Bodysnatcher has had to overcome assassination attempts, stabbings and becoming one of the youngest fathers on record before finding his feet in the ring. Dillian Whyte ( / dln /; born 11 April 1988) is a British professional boxer who has formerly competed as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist. For fans to watch through PPV, it will cost 24.95 on BT Sport Box Office. Eddie Hearn offered $831,111, which was higher than the $801,305 bid from Team Sauerland. With that being said, fans have long been intrigued about his personal life, including his wife, children, and other details. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Body Snatcher revealed during one of the interviews that he had to stay without food for 3-4 days due to poverty. By Charles Brun: Eddie Hearn says he will "likely" make an offer to 35-year-old journeyman Dillian Whyte to face Anthony Joshua in a rematch in a stadium fight on July 29th or August 6th in . Heading Stateside tochallenge former WBC king Deontay Wilderwas one suggestion from Eddie Hearn. Fury continued to dominate the fight, landing a straight right in the fifth round which appeared to momentarily stun the challenger. Jamaica-born, South London-based Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs), 32, had been the leading contender for the WBC for more than 1,000 days; now he faces a longer journey to a first world title shot. Speaking to iFL TV behind the scenes after the fourth-round KO against the Russian, Whyte detailed the extent of his sacrifice. [93][94] Some reported suggested Whyte would fight former two-time European champion Robert Helenius (251, 16 KOs). However, his mother left him and moved to England. 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[36], For his fifth professional bout, Whyte defeated Bulgarian Kristian Kirilov by TKO in the first round at The Troxy, Limehouse on 2 March 2012,[37] which was followed by an additional TKO in his sixth bout in the first round on 19 May 2012 against Georgian Zurab Noniashvili at the Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. Joshua, who was unusually booed by many of those present at the O2 Arena, said: "If Deontay Wilder is serious and he is going to fight Tyson Fury and doesn't want to become undisputed champion, Dillian, you will get a title shot." Something went wrong, please try again later. Dillian Whyte is the father of three kids, two sons and one daughter. He combined his bachelor's degree with his A large part of that was in Portugal but he was forced to switch to Spain in February before the fight was staged in Gibraltar on Saturday night. Dillian is the father of three children; two sons and a daughter. He has previously competed as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist. However, the interim heavyweight champ insists he is confident and took to his Twitter to say: Im ready, Im looking forward to seeing everyone on 23rd April.. [77] The fight was slated to be Whyte's first defence of the British heavyweight title he won against Lewison. [135], On 3 August, it was reported that Duco Events would appeal for the decision to be investigated. A post shared by Dillian Whyte (@dillianwhyte). Dillian White (/dln/; born 11 April 1988) is a British professional boxer. Dillian is said to have one daughter and two boys, according to several reports. From the streets of northern Jamaica to the streets of Brixton, Whyte faced a lot of fights before he became a pro boxer. Although Whyte was born in Jamaica, he moved to the UK with his family at 12 years of age. [37], Two months later on 15 September 2012, Whyte challenged former British heavyweight champion Mike Holden to a bout scheduled for six rounds. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "[Speaking about the finishing left hook] No one can take that punch from me and stand up, they will all go down. [88] The announcement received a lot of criticism and bad press from the media and fans. Browne suffered a cut over his left eye in round three, which got worse with each round. Dillian Whyte is 34 years old because of taking birth on 11 April 1988. Despite being a champion boxer, Whyte has opened up little about his private life. Thats when he ditched the streets for a life of combat sports. Two days later, Grant confirmed the fight was cancelled. Whyte admitted he needed a bigger challenge towards the end of the year before a potential world title fight. Dillian has active social media accounts. [73], It was announced on 19 September that Whyte would fight domestic veteran Ian Lewison for the vacant British heavyweight title in Glasgow on the undercard of Ricky Burns vs. Kiryl Relikh on 7 October. The fight itself was praised by fans for the match up, with it being billed as an eliminator for the winner to challenge Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight titles. Dillian Whyte (@DillianWhyte) August 5, 2016 He became a father for the first time at 13, but ultimately it was a teary visit from his mother after he served time in prison in his late. [152] Following the fight's conclusion, his promoter Eddie Hearn reaffirmed interest in staging a fight between Whyte and former WBC champion Deontay Wilder, calling a potential Wilder vs. Whyte showdown "a stadium fight, that's a colossal fight". Whyte had luck in the early rounds, catching Chisora, but Chisora continued to work away, and received two warnings for low blows on Whyte, which arguably switched the tempo of the fight. Dillion Whyte is one of the most promising boxers today. WBC-NABF, IBF International, and WBO-NABO champion scar Rivas, had enhanced his reputation as a danger man following his brutal KO of the former world title challenger Bryant Jennings in January. I am annoyed I slipped at the final hurdle in the last round. Prior to the fight, Whyte signed a deal with Matchroom Sport. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. His first child was born when this champion was just 13 years old. Although Lewison looked good from the opening bell, Whyte started taking control from round three onwards. The Body Snatcher, 32, has been away from his family for the best part of a year. But first, here is a prelude [] Although he has been through different controversies, he still managed to become a top boxer while keeping his family life out of his professional life. This feels like a big projection of energy Prior to the rescheduled fight, Whyte split with long-time coach Mark Tibbs. [166][167][168], Whyte has two sons and one daughter. Speaking of the fight, Whyte said, "I can't wait, I hate Lucas Browne and I want to hurt him. [34], On 3 December 2011 Whyte defeated Croatian Toni Visic, winning by technical knockout (TKO) in the third round due to referee Jeff Hinds stopping the fight at 1 minute 46 seconds. [16][17] He had spoken of the influencing experience boxing has had upon his early life, by stating: "I didn't do too well at school, to be honest, but boxing saved me and changed my life. [68] Joshua was able to use his power to hurt Whyte in the first round. Dillian Whyte has still not met his four-month-old son due to being in training camps for the Alexander Povetkin fight Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing A large part of that was in. Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Gypsy King retains WBC title at Wembley and [145] The fight took place at The O2 Arena in London. [84][85] The fight was postponed on 16 May due to Whyte injuring his foot. 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[66] He defeated Minto by KO in the third round, having already knocked him down once in the first round. Jarrell Miller was also considered an option before he booked himself a fight with Mariusz Wach in New York. boxing over the last two years. adoration for combat sports and has a combined 2000 plus bylines in MMA and The Sky Sports team, which included Matthew Macklin, David Haye, Johnny Nelson and Tony Bellew, were criticized for their views. I've never met my son. Now aged 34, father-of-three Whyte is hoping to knock out the Gypsy King at Wembley in front of a packed house. At the age of 12, Whyte went to the United Kingdom with his family. Grant had only fought once since October 2014, which took place in April 2017 in a KO loss to Krzysztof Zimnoch. In 2009, Dillian began a career in boxing at amateur level. Sometimes you've just got to take opportunities when they come. [42], A sample for an in-competition drugs test that Whyte had provided after his victory over Hungary's Sandor Balogh on 13 October was examined and subsequently tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine (MHA). In addition, he is also a very skilled boxer with great footwork and hand speed. And for his first fight, at the age of 20, he couldn't have fought anyone tougher. The fight lasted less than six minutes. The first of his children was born when he was 13 years old which had made him one of the youngest fathers in recorded history. Whyte listed Bryant Jennings, Mariusz Wach, Artur Szpilka and Gerald Washington as potential opponents. [71] Whyte defeated Ivica Bacurin via KO. In his youth, he was shot, stabbed, and kidnapped, and he even faced incarceration. Patrick Whyte, his paternal grandpa, was an Irishman who immigrated to Jamaica from Dublin, Ireland. Whyte had his first child at the age of 13, making him one of the world's youngest birth fathers. In the post-fight interview, Whyte called out WBC champion Deontay Wilder for a fight in June 2018. During the first few rounds of the fight, Rivas walked forward while Whyte used his long jab to keep him at bay. Like his personal life, Dillian also keeps his parents out of the media. Whyte made the move to boxing after just one 12-second Mixed Martial Arts fight in 2008 where he knocked out his opponent in the first round. Dillian Whyte (/dln/; born 11 April 1988) is a British professional boxer who has formerly competed as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist. [44], In its first instance decision, the NADP found that Whyte failed to seek professional or medical advice before using the supplement Jack3d, which he had bought over the counter from a nutritional supplement shop. We have to force the shot and after that performance, he deserves the shot." [7] He has been ranked among BoxRec's top 10 heavyweights since 2016, reaching his career-high ranking of No. However, no other details have been found about his children. Apart from the few months following his defeat to Alexander Povetkin in 2020, which he then avenged, 34-year-old Whyte had been mandatory challenger for the WBC belt since 2017. . Whytes mother Jerroleen Roberts is an NHS nurse and he is proud of his mother as she did a tremendous during Covid 19 pandemic. 2. And the dedication to exacting revenge after defeat to Povetkin in August means he still hasn't seen his baby in the flesh. Whyte scored a PTS win based over Rasani, making it his third win on points. Whyte has also mentioned having his first child at the age of thirteen. 'I had to fight to survive' - Dillian Whyte was shot twice, stabbed According to British Boxing News, Whyte was left with his father till he was 12. 85,000 of the 90,000 available tickets were sold within the first 3 hours, prompting Fury's promoter Frank Warren to begin the process of applying to the local authorities to expand the capacity to 100,000 fans, which would make Fury-Whyte the largest post-war boxing attendance in the history of the United Kingdom. Dillian Whyte has had to break his tough boxer image from time to time, Dillian Whyte had to grow up quickly after becoming a father at 13, The Bodysnatcher has come up the hard way, Dillian Whyte is gearing up for the fight of his life and a shot at the WBC title. [154] Whyte ultimately did not reschedule the bout against Wallin, opting instead to wait for a shot at undefeated WBC and The Ring champion Tyson Fury, who himself had previously fought and defeated Wallin in September 2019. Parker had no complaints and humble in defeat, "I gave it my best; the better man and I will come back stronger. Anthony Joshua avenged an amateur defeat by Dillian Whyte. He used to compete in kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Dillian Whyte is a British heavyweight boxer who currently holds the WBC interim world title for a second time having previously held it between 2019 to 2020. Moreover, he doesnt even bring them on his professional bouts. The fight was to take place live on Sky Sports and would also feature younger talents including Reece Bellotti, Ted Cheeseman and Lawrence Okolie. I was rocked and took a few." However, at the final press conference on 7 December, following Whyte's comment that he'd attack Chisora anytime he sees him after the fight, Chisora picked up the table he was sitting at and threw it towards Whyte, just missing everyone in the way which included the promoters and trainers. At regional level he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the British title from 2016 to 2017. Parker took over in the final rounds but was unable to put Whyte away. [139], On 17 October, it was reported that Chisora had hired former rival David Haye as his new manager.
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