Dillian Whyte
British boxer (born 1988)
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Dillian Whyte is a British professional boxer who has formerly competed as a kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He has held the WBC interim heavyweight title twice between 2019 and 2022. At regional level, he has held multiple heavyweight championships, including the British title from 2016 to 2017. As of October 2021, he is ranked as the world's fifth-best active heavyweight by The Ring magazine, and the fourth-best active heavyweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and BoxRec. He has been ranked among BoxRec's top 10 heavyweights since 2016, reaching his career-high ranking of No. 2 at the end of August 2021. His knockout-to-win percentage stands at 68%.
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Whyte makes winning return after going 'through hell'Dillian Whyte says he has "been through a lot of hell" after making a winning return to the ring in Ireland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Whyte says he is clear to fight after failed testBritish heavyweight Dillian Whyte says an investigation shows his positive drugs test was caused by a contaminated supplement.BBC Sport - Published | |
How Joshua chose Helenius to keep Wilder dream aliveThe story behind how heavyweight Anthony Joshua picked Robert Helenius as a late replacement for Saturday after Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nothing surprises me in boxing any more – JoshuaAnthony Joshua says boxing "clearly has a problem" with doping after Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test and was pulled out of Saturday's all-British heavyweight contest.BBC Sport - Published | |
Boxing clearly has a doping problem - JoshuaAnthony Joshua says boxing "clearly has a problem" with doping after Dillian Whyte failed a voluntary drugs test and was pulled out of Saturday's all-British heavyweight contest.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua to fight Helenius as Finn replaces WhyteAnthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius on Saturday night in London after Dillian Whyte failed a drug test.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hearn poised to announce Joshua's new opponentAnthony Joshua will fight on Saturday night, with promoter Eddie Hearn set to announce Dillian Whyte's replacement imminently.BBC Sport - Published | |
Whyte out of Joshua fight after 'adverse' dope testDillian Whyte returns "an adverse finding" from a doping test and his heavyweight rematch against Anthony Joshua on 12 August is cancelled.BBC Sport - Published | |
Whyte bout is massive night for my career - JoshuaWatch as Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte give their verdicts before their bout on 12 August at London's O2 Arena, which will be a rematch of their 2015 contest.BBC Sport - Published | |
I don't see Whyte as a rival - JoshuaAnthony Joshua says he doesn't see Dillian Whyte as his "rival" as they prepare to fight each other on 12 August in London.BBC Sport - Published | |
Whyte offered Joshua rematch - Hearn Promoter Eddie Hearn says he has made an offer to Dillian Whyte for a rematch with Anthony Joshua in August.BBC Sport - Published | |
Fury? Whyte? Wilder? What's next for Joshua? After Anthony Joshua's comfortable yet underwhelming win over Jermaine Franklin, BBC Sport looks at what's next for him.BBC Sport - Published | |
Joshua doesn't want to do it any more - Whyte Dillian Whyte says Anthony Joshua is showing "signs of a fighter who doesn't want to do it any more" after his points win over Jermaine Franklin.BBC Sport - Published | Whyte battles to points win against Franklin Watch highlights as British heavyweight Dillian Whyte labours to a majority points victory against American Jermaine Franklin in London.BBC Sport - Published |
Whyte labours to majority points win over Franklin With Anthony Joshua watching ringside, Dillian Whyte's big comeback night fell flat as he laboured past Jermaine Franklin in London.BBC Sport - Published | Coming back from defeat is what I do best - Whyte Dillian Whyte is no stranger to knockdowns and believes "coming back from bad situations" is what he does best.BBC Sport - Published |
Whyte hits back at 'wounded lion' taunt Dillian Whyte angrily dismisses the suggestion he is a "wounded lion" before his heavyweight fight with Jermain Franklin.BBC Sport - Published | Joshua names potential comeback opponents British heavyweight Anthony Joshua says he is willing to fight Dillian Whyte in a rematch on his return to action next year.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: 'I wouldn't be surprised if Fury does retire, but it's complicated'It is wholly possible Tyson Fury will retire after beating Dillian Whyte, but he could return for an undisputed clash next year, says BBC Radio 5 Live boxing analyst Steve Bunce.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Fury on retirement after impressive Wembley Stadium knockoutWBC champion Tyson Fury says "there is nothing more I can do" as he discusses his potential retirement after a one-punch knockout of Dillian Whyte in the sixth round at Wembley in front of 94,000..BBC Sport - Published |
Fight Talk: Tyson Fury beats Dillian Whyte - how the boxing world reactedThe Gypsy King shows his knockout power again - Fight Talk looks at how the boxing world reacted to Tyson Fury's explosive win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury Beats Dillian Whyte Via TKO, Teases Francis Ngannou FightTyson Fury just whooped Dillian Whyte in the 6th round of their WBC championship fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday ... and celebrated his victory by teasing an epic hybrid fight with UFC heavyweight..TMZ.com - Published |
Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight titleTyson Fury has sensationally knocked out Dillian Whyte in the sixth round to retain his WBC heavyweight title in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley.Sky News - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Pundits and pros make their predictions for all-British heavyweight world title fightWill WBC champion Tyson Fury be able to beat Dillian Whyte or will the challenger cause an upset at Wembley?BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Watch fighters weigh in before heavyweight bout at WembleyWBC champion Tyson Fury weighed in 12lb lighter than his previous fight before Saturday's heavyweight bout against Dillian Whyte at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Champion Fury weighs in 12lb lighter than previous fightWBC champion Tyson Fury weighs in 12lb lighter than his previous fight before Saturday's heavyweight bout against Dillian Whyte.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: A history of their fierce rivalry explainedHere's how Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte went from being good friends to enemies.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: We understand 'warrior code'Dillian Whyte tells BBC Sport that WBC champion Tyson Fury "understands warrior code" after a respectful news conference before Saturday's heavyweight fight.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Britons go head-to-head before WBC heavyweight fightWBC champion Tyson Fury and challenger Dillian Whyte pay respect to each other, and even share a handshake, as they meet for the first time since their heavyweight fight was announced.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: How 'throwback fighter' Whyte became a world title contenderBBC Sport looks at the rise of Dillian Whyte as he prepares to challenge for a world title against WBC champion Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: Don't treat me like a nobodyDillian Whyte speaks to BBC Sport before fighting heavyweight champion Tyson Fury for the WBC title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 April.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury: Frank Warren says Daniel Kinahan has 'no involvement' with Dillian Whyte fightTyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren says Daniel Kinahan has "no involvement" with the Dillian Whyte fight this Saturday at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: World champion 'not thinking about retirement'World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says retirement is not on his mind ahead of his bout with Dillian Whyte.BBC Sport - Published | Fight Talk: Will Tyson Fury retire after Dillian Whyte fight or is he on a wind-up?Will Tyson Fury hang up his gloves after facing Dillian Whyte? Plus Anthony Joshua announces new trainer and Amir Khan reportedly wants a rematch with Kell Brook. It's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: 'Frillian Whyte-knickers' - Tyson Fury taunts absent opponentTyson Fury taunts the absent Dillian Whyte at the first official press conference for their heavyweight fight scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on 23 April.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury says Dillian Whyte is 'terrified' after news conference no-showBritain's heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury says compatriot Dillian Whyte is "terrified" after he missed the pair's news conference for their fight in April.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury to fight Dillian Whyte at Wembley on 23 AprilWBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will fight Dillian Whyte at Wembley on 23 April.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: 'Bodysnatcher' puts pen to paper on fight contractBritish heavyweight Dillian Whyte signs a contract to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, with the bout expected to take place at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published |
Fight Talk: How social media reacted to Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte being confirmedTyson Fury predicts he will knockout Dillian Whyte as fans react to heavyweight clash, plus Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano set for blockbuster bout and more in this week's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury: WBC heavyweight champion to face Dillian Whyte in title defenceTyson Fury is ordered to defend his heavyweight title against British rival Dillian Whyte by the World Boxing Council.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: WBC fails to order mandatory defence for championThe WBC decides against ordering a mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury in a big blow to Dillian Whyte.BBC Sport - Published | Fight Talk: Is Tyson Fury set to be ordered by WBC to fight Dillian Whyte?Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte looks set to be ordered - but will the WBC heavyweight champion vacate or will his fellow Briton finally get his title shot? Plus more in this week's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published |
Fight Talk: 'It does boxing no favours' - is Jake Paul v Tommy Fury good for the sport?Boxing fans react to Jake Paul v Tommy Fury announcement, Dillian Whyte edges closer to shot at Tyson Fury and could Conor McGregor return to boxing? It's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published | Eddie Hearn: Chantelle Cameron deserved headline billing; Dillian Whyte v Tyson Fury 'perfect fight'Promoter Eddie Hearn tells BBC Sport why women's boxing can deliver a unique spectacle for fans and says Dillian Whyte is likely to fight Tyson Fury next.BBC Sport - Published |
Dillian Whyte wants to fight Tyson Fury next after recovering from shoulder injuryDillian Whyte says he hopes to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury next, and rubbishes claims he faked injury to pull out of his bout against Otto Wallin.BBC Sport - Published | Dillian Whyte v Otto Wallin off because of shoulder injuryDillian Whyte's heavyweight bout with Otto Wallin is called off after the Briton suffered a shoulder injury.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely nextTyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent.BBC Sport - Published | Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: Dillian Whyte and David Price worry for 'narcissistic' Bronze BomberDillian Whyte and David Price tell the BBC Radio 5 Live Boxing podcast why Deontay Wilder's ego might be his biggest issue against Tyson Fury.BBC Sport - Published |
Anthony Joshua was 'gun shy' in loss to Usyk, says British heavyweight Dillian WhyteFormer British heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte says compatriot Anthony Joshua was "gun shy" as he lost his world titles to Oleksandr Usyk.BBC Sport - Published | Fight Talk: Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk - who wins?Who will win when Anthony Joshua defends his world title against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday? Plus reaction to Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte's next fights and more in this week's Fight Talk.BBC Sport - Published |
