Dillian Whyte Biography and Wiki
Dillian Whyte ( born on 11 April 1988 in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica) is a British professional boxer and the current holder of the WBC Interim heavyweight title since July 2019.
He also held the WBC silver title from 2017 to 2019, WBO International title from 2018 to 2019, and the British title from 2016 to 2017. As of February 2020, he is ranked as the world’s third-best active heavyweight by The Ring magazine, fifth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and sixth by BoxRec.
Dillian Whyte Age and Birthday
Whyte is 322 years old as of 2020, he was born on 11 April 1988, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. He celebrates his birthday on 11th April every year.
Dillian Whyte Height and Weight
Whyte is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches tall( 1.93 meters). He also weighs 254.2lbs (115 kg).
Dillian Whyte Wife
Whyte is a married man with three kids but appears to be a secretive person when it comes to the family as he has not disclosed anywhere the names of his wife and his three kids. We shall update this section when we have the correct details.
Dillian Whyte Children
Whyte is a father of two sons and one daughter.
Dillian Whyte Net Worth
Whyte has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars which he has earned from his career as a professional boxer. This amount doesn’t include all the valuable assets he owns such as cars and houses.
Dillian Whyte Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dillian Whyte
- Full Name: Dillian Whyte
- Age: 32years (2020)
- Date of Birth: 11 April 1988
- Place of Birth: Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
- Birthday: 11th April
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Mr. Whyte
- Mother’s Name: Mrs. Whyte
- Siblings: Not available
- Spouse: Not known
- Children: 3
- Height: 1.93 meters
- Weight: 103 kg
- Profession: Professional Boxer
- Known For: Current holder of the WBC Interim heavyweight title since July 2019
- Net worth: $1 Million
Dillian Whyte Record vs Oscar
Following his eleventh-round knockout victory over Chisora, Whyte called out unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. 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.” On 12 January 2019, Whyte revealed that he had turned down a severe lowball offer from Joshua to fight him in a rematch.
Whyte did not reveal the figure, however, he claimed it was lower than what he received against Chisora in December 2018. Whyte claimed the Joshua fight was dead and he was to look at other options, including a potential fight with Dominic Breazeale for the WBC interim title, but Breazeale challenged Deontay Wilder for the world title. WBC-NABF, IBF International, and WBO-NABO champion Óscar Rivas had enhanced his reputation as a danger man following his brutal KO of the former world title challenger Bryant Jennings in January.
On the 20 July 2019, Whyte and Rivas fought for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title. The fight took place at The O2 Arena in London. It was agreed the winner of the fight would become mandatory for the WBC title held by Deontay Wilder, even though Whyte had held the WBC’s number one ranking for over a year. During the first few rounds of the fight, Rivas walked forward while Whyte used his long jab to keep him at bay.
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. Whyte went on to win by UD and was later suspended of the WBC interim title after a drug test came back with inconclusive results. He was later reinstated in December after being fully cleared before the fight against Mariusz Wach.
Dillian Whyte Next Fight
Dillian Whyte is set to return to the ring this summer to take on Russian veteran Alexander Povetkin providing the fight goes ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Whyte beat Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia last December 2019 on the undercard for Anthony Joshua’s rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr. The 31-year-old is the mandatory challenger for the WBC belt, which is now held by fellow Brit Tyson Fury following his stunning win over Deontay Wilder. Whyte wants a world title shot but he’ll first have to face a tough fight against Povetkin.
Dillian Whyte vs Anthony Joshua
On 14 September 2015, it was announced that Whyte would fight old rival Anthony Joshua for the vacant British heavyweight title on 12 December at The O2 Arena in London on Sky Sports Box Office. Joshua was able to use his power to hurt Whyte in the first round. He appeared hurt again in the second round but was able to catch Joshua with a counterpunch and follow it up, leaving Joshua visibly shaken. Whyte also landed several body shots towards the end of the round that. This continued somewhat in the third round with Joshua still looking tired and stiff-legged.
As the rounds went on, Joshua regained his composure and took control. Whyte took many hard shots before coming back with his own, his chin has since been lauded by critics. Whyte has rocked again in the seventh round from a heavy right hand to the temple. Joshua was able to follow through and landed an uppercut that put Whyte down through the ropes and knocked him out.
Dillian Whyte vs Chisora
In mid-October 2018, Whyte and Luis Ortiz appeared to have a war of words and called each other out, with Ortiz stating he would come to the UK and fight Whyte on 22 December, a potential PPV date allocated to the possible Whyte vs. Chisora rematch. After hearing this, Chisora came out saying ‘No one wants to see that, that he was the Money Man and Whyte should fight him if he wants to earn more money. Hearn also stated despite Ortiz putting his name forward, Chisora was the front-runner to fight Whyte.
On 17 October, it was reported that Chisora had hired former rival David Haye as his new manager. They also stated that Chisora will no longer go by the name Del Boy and would now be WAR. On 22 October, Whyte told Sky Sports that Chisora needed to sign a deal quickly or he would look at other options. On 1 November, the rematch was announced to take place on 22 December at The O2 Arena on Sky Sports Box Office.
Whyte won by KO in the eleventh round, from a powerful left hook. 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. After the win, Whyte called out Anthony Joshua and then stormed off mid-discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dillian Whyte
Who is Dillian Whyte?
Dillian Whyte is a British professional boxer and the current holder of the WBC Interim heavyweight title since July 2019.
How old is Dillian Whyte?
Dillian is an American national born on 11 April 1988, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica.
How tall is Dillian Whyte?
Whyte stands at a height of 1.93 m.
Is Dillian Whyte married?
Whyte is a married man with three kids but appears to be a secretive person when it comes to the family as he has not disclosed anywhere the names of his wife and his three kids. We shall update this section when we have the correct details.
How much is Dillian Whyte worth?
Whyte has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars which he has earned from his career as a professional boxer. This amount doesn’t include all the valuable assets he owns such as cars and houses.
Where does Dillian Whyte live?
Because of security reasons, Whyte has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Dillian Whyte dead or alive?
Dillian is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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