Dillian Whyte

Dillian Whyte
Statistics
Real name Dillian Whyte
Nickname(s) The Villain[1]
The Body Snatcher[2]
Rated at Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[1]
Reach 78 in (1.98 cm)
Nationality British[3]
Born (1988-04-11) 11 April 1988
Port Antonio, Portland,
Jamaica
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 17
Wins 16
Wins by KO 13
Losses 1

Dillian Whyte (born 11 April 1988) is a British professional boxer. He is the current WBC Silver International heavyweight champion.[4] Whyte was formerly the British heavyweight kickboxing champion,[5] holding the BIKMA Super Heavyweight British Championship,[6] and the European K1 championship titles.[1] Whyte has also fought professionally in mixed martial arts.[7] Whyte is currently ranked #6 within the British heavyweight rankings.[8][9]

Early life

Whyte was born in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica on 11 April 1988 to a Jamaican mother and father. In the 1990s, Whyte moved, with his family, including his brother Dean,[1] to the United Kingdom at 12 years of age.[10] His paternal grandfather was a white Irishman named Patrick Whyte, who emigrated to Jamaica from Dublin, Ireland.[11][12] Of his early life Whyte has spoken of performance in academia at school in England, while adding: "I had no schooling at all when I lived in Jamaica." [1]

Whyte grew up in Brixton, Lambeth and fought at Miguel's Boxing Gym.[13][14]

“ [...] Boxing saved me and changed my life. ”

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. And it was going well, because I knew it was my best chance in life." [14]

Professional kickboxing

Originally, Whyte was a professional kickboxer,[15] to which he became two-time British heavyweight kickboxing champion by claiming the BIKMA Super Heavyweight British Championship title,[1][6][14] and one-time European K1 champion,[1][16] while being ranked UK #1 for five years in his weight category of 95 kg +,[1] ending his kickboxing with a K-1 record of 20–1, before then turning to MMA.[17] Whyte made his professional MMA debut on December 6, 2008,[18] at the Ultimate Challenge MMA, on the James McSweeney vs. Neil Grove undercard, where he defeated Mark Stroud with a hugely destructive left hook only 12 seconds into the round;[19] ultimately winning by KO at The Troxy.[20]

Kickboxing highlights

Amateur boxing

After a successful kickboxing career that included becoming two-time British heavyweight kickboxing champion,[1][6][14] and one-time European K1 champion,[1][16] while being ranked UK #1 for five years in his weight category of 95 kg +, and also competing in mixed martial arts, Whyte turned to the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 2008, aged 20, as he was determined to improve his handwork for his Muay Thai kickboxing bouts; all occurring whilst at Miguel's Gym in Loughborough Junction, Brixton.[1] After training and building up a good relationship with his boxing coach, former Commonwealth Cruiserweight Boxing champion, Chris Okoh;[1] and according to Whyte, regarding Okoh's commentary on himself, he stated: "... that I had a raw talent, and said that with the correct training and guidance he thought I would make a pretty decent heavyweight boxer." [1]

Despite initially being uncertain of the prospect of becoming a boxer, both Whyte and Okoh decided to commence with such a route.[26]

Whyte had communicated that one of the primary motivations in deciding that a career in boxing was the way forward was due to his family, while explaining: "I have to look after my family and there was a greater opportunity to make a paid career from boxing rather than sticking with martial arts." [1] He too spoke of his thoughts in kickboxing hindering his boxing, by which he stated: "because when I started boxing I had to learn everything all over again. My stance was wrong, I was wide open, had no defense." and concluding by putting forth the statement: "I wish I had gone to boxing in the first place instead of starting out with the kickboxing." [27]

Amateur boxing highlights

In his first amateur bout, Whyte beat Anthony Joshua over three rounds;[31][32][33] and had stated prior to the fight that his trainer Chris Okoh admitted that the decision to agree to the fight was then considered a risk,[34] albeit ultimately accepting the fight to which Whyte had stated, "But I said I'd take it. Sometimes you've just got to take opportunities when they come." [34]

He had left one of his amateur opponents in a coma for several weeks, due to a knockout.[10]

Whyte has had such a limited amateur record because of a dispute with the ABA regarding his kickboxing background, which led him to turn professional in 2011, albeit trainer Okoh wanted Whyte to remain amateur;[35] to which Okoh remarked, "We would have liked to have gone further and won an ABA title, but basically we had some problems with the amateurs and the ABA relinquished his card." While adding, "That is why we have turned professional soon and we’re very excited about the whole thing." [35]

Okoh had too stated the following, "Dillian's misfortune was Joshua's fortune. At the time they were the best two super-heavyweights in England and what happened to Dillian left the path clear for Joshua." [36] Of such an amateur record, Whyte had stated, "[...] I then went pro straight away and learnt the hard way, you could say I have been thrown in deep end but I’m a quick learner." [30]

ABA Championships

Trainer Chris Okoh stated the initial plan was for Whyte to compete for an ABA title during the 2010 and 2011 period for Miguel's Gym, had the ABA not relinquished his card.[35]

Signing with Frank Maloney

Whyte signed with boxing promoter Frank Maloney, after friends of Maloney witnessed sparring sessions Whyte had with David Haye and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson.[35]

Professional career

Whyte made his professional debut on 13 May 2011. He fought Tayar Mehmed and won via decision in the fourth round, obtaining the decision of 40-36.[37] On 16 September 2011, Whyte made his second professional appearance against his Lithuanian heavyweight journeyman opponent Remigijus Ziausys.[38] Whyte ultimately won by PTS in the fourth round, obtaining the decision of 40-37.[38]

On 3 December 2011 Whyte defeated Croatian Toni Visic, winning by TKO in the third round due to referee Jeff Hinds stopping the fight at 1.46 after witnessing too many of Whyte's right handers get through unto Visic.[39]

The next fight for Whyte was against veteran journeyman Hastings Rasani on 21 January 2012 at the Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool. Whyte scored a fourth round in based on a points decision over Rasani, making it his third win on points.[40]

For his fifth professional bout, Whyte defeated Bulgarian Kristian Kirilov by TKO in the first round at The Troxy, Limehouse on 2 March 2012,[41] which as 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.[41] Whyte went on to fight Hungarian giant Gabor Farkas at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on 7 July 2012, winning by KO when the referee Ken Curtis stopped the contest in the second round;[42] it marked the first KO victory in Whyte's professional career.[41]

Two months later on 15 September 2012, Whyte challenged former British heavyweight champion Mike Holden to a bout scheduled for six rounds.[43][44] Holden was put down once in the 2nd and twice in the 3rd round, to which referee Jeff Hinds stopped the fight.[41][45] 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 EBU Super Middleweight title on 13 October 2012. Whyte's destruction of Balogh took place in the fourth round through the means of a left hook; albeit the fight was noted to being "quite a long fight" by Whyte's standards.[46]

Drug ban

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).[47] The revelation came and was learned while Whyte was en route to a news conference to announce a fight for the English title.[41][47] The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) organisation confirmed that Whyte was provisionally suspended from all competition from 5 November 2012.[41] An independent National Anti-Doping Panel too found that the case warranted a two-year ban.[41] 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 Methylhexaneamine, 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.[48]

In its first instance decision, the National Anti-Doping Panel (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.[49] Consequently, they stated that he had "failed to discharge the burden of establishing that he was not significantly at fault" and therefore could not reduce his sanction from two years.[50] The appeal panel agreed with this decision, stressing that the case emphasises "the dangers of athletes taking supplements which contain MHA".[49][51]

Nicola Newman, UK Anti-Doping Director of Communications and Education stated: "In August 2012, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ruled that products containing Methylhexaneamine needed to be removed from the UK market. The fact that Mr Whyte purchased a product containing this ingredient after that date should remind all athletes that they need to be vigilant when considering supplementing their diet." [49] However, Dr Gregory Ioannidis, Whyte's lawyer and associate of Vassiliades & Co., begged to differ by acknowledging the level of personal responsibility placed on athletes, to which he added: "It also demonstrates the harsh and unfair operation of 'strict liability', as it places athletes with no knowledge that the supplement contained a banned substance in the same category as those who intend to cheat. This cannot be correct and sporting bodies must assume some responsibility regarding education and effective communication." [14]

Whyte's team have claimed it was from a pre-workout drink which Whyte used in the lead up to his last bout, unaware that the product had been banned from retail outlets in the UK only weeks before. Whyte and his team have committed to co-operate fully with the UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Control in the coming weeks.[47]

Gareth A. Davies on Whyte's MHA use
from The Daily Telegraph

Whyte was thereby banned from all competitions with a period of ineligibility from 13 October 2012 to 12 October 2014, and the result against Sandor Balogh disqualified.[41][49][52] As Whyte and company exercised the right to appeal under article 13.4.1, they have no further right to appear under the rules. Though the decision may be challenged under article 12.6 by the International Federation or the WADA.[48]

Of the occurrence Whyte said: "I have nothing to hide. It is a genuine mistake and I urge all boxers to double-check all ingredients in all pre-workout drinks they take. I would hate to see another boxer make the same mistake I have." [53] And after the verdict, Whyte tweeted: "Don't worry. I will be back stronger and much more educated." [41]

The aftermath of the ruling was a difficult period for Whyte, who nevertheless remained stoic in resolve and focused on his training, to which he then stated: "I was never going to quit and just walk away [...] The setbacks only make me tougher. I've come back a stronger, different animal." [54] Retrospectively speaking, Whyte viewed the ban as a "blessing in disguise" allowing him to stay and remain disciplined.[54] Additionally, Whyte imparted poignant account, "Look, when bad things happen in life there's a couple of things you can do. You give up and let it break you, or you fight and use it as fuel to spur you on in the future." [54]

Return to boxing

Whyte was cleared to compete from 12 October 2014,[41] since his two-year ban by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) [49][52] and returned to boxing on 21 November 2014 at the Camden Centre, Kings Cross, London to fight Croatian boxer Ante Verunica,[55] a fight which lasted all but two rounds as Whyte delivered a hard shot that forced a stoppage, from referee Jeff Hinds, and return with a TKO victory.[56][57][58] On 28 November, one week after his fight with Verunica, Whyte returned to the Camden Centre and put on another dominating display stopping Tomas Mrazek,[56] with Whyte knocking the durable Mrazek down three times in the third round.[59]

On 20 December 2014, Whyte scored another TKO win, this time over heavyweight hope Kamil Sokolowski in three rounds in City Hall, Hull, Yorkshire.[60]

Whyte followed up his Sokolowskia win with a KO victory over Brazilian Marcelo Luiz Nascimento on 7 February 2015 at the Camden Centre, Kings Cross,[61] to which the Brazilian had never been stopped as quickly in his career.[62]

Whyte's next fight after Nascimento was against undefeated Georgian Beka Lobjanidze,[63] which took place on 28 February in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland on the undercard of The World Is Not Enough Belfast boxing card featuring Carl Frampton's defense against Christopher Avalos for the IBF World Super Bantamweight title.[64][65] Whyte scored a fourth round stoppage over Lobjanidze in a scheduled 10-round Heavyweight bout, as Whyte landed a hard left to the side of the head which sent Lobjanidze to the canvas and he was unable to beat referee Phil Edwards' count at 1:10 of round four, and winning by KO.[27][66]

On 1 August 2015, Whyte faced Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa Junior,[67] at the KC Lightstream Stadium, Hull on the undercard of Rumble on the Humber featuring Luke Campbell's clash against Tommy Coyle for the WBC Lightweight title eliminator.[68] Whyte sent the Brazilian crashing backwards to the canvas, and referee Michael Alexander stopped the fight with two minutes forty-one seconds remaining in the first round as Whyte deposited Costa back to the floor by a booming right hand.[69]

Following his victory over Costa Junior,[70] it was announced that Whyte will face American Brian Minto at The O2 Arena for the WBC International Silver Heavyweight title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's title clash with Gary Cornish on 12 September.[71] He defeated Minto by KO in the third round, having already knocked him down once in the first round en route to finishing the fight.[72]

British Heavyweight Championship

On 14 September 2015, it was announced that Whyte would fight Anthony Joshua for the vacant British heavyweight title on 12 December.[73][74]Joshua defeated Whyte by knockout in the seventh round, in an action packed fight that saw both fighters hurt multiple times.

Joshua was able to hurt Whyte badly in the first round. He appeared hurt again in the second round but was able to catch Joshua with a counterpunch to hurt him back, leaving Joshua with visibly stiffened legs and was much less mobile for the remainder of the round. 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.[75] Whyte was rocked again in the seventh round from a heavy right hand to the temple. This time Joshua was able to follow through and landed an uppercut that put Whyte down through the ropes. Referee Howard Foster deemed him unable to continue.[76]

Boxing style

I'm punching harder, I'm more skillful, still improving and getting better and better.
— Dillian Whyte [27]

Whyte is a fighter of orthodox stance, and notably in possession of a dangerous left hook and knockout power,[77] whilst additionally possessing one-punch power with his right hand.[19] He is known for his calm and relaxed manner of fighting, by which he has drawn comparisons to a young George Foreman and Alexis Argüello.[78] Observationally speaking, Whyte doesn't waste punches when he fights, instead he stays very calm until he sees an opening.[79] He has self admittedly described his best attribute as a boxer being his "big heart",[30] and his daring as his bad attribute.[30]

Personal life

Whyte has three children, including two boys.[14][80] He has highlighted his early boxing idols, including such as Dempsey, Liston, Johnson, Moore, Lewis and Toney.[30] On 23 March 2015, as part of Evelyn Grace Academy's Sport Week, Whyte appeared alongside footballer Brede Hangeland and rugby union player Natasha Brennan to speak to the students of his profession and to impart advice and provide inspiration.[81]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1-0 Mark Stroud KO (punch) UCMMA 1: Bad Breed 6 December 2008 1 0:12 United Kingdom London, England

Professional boxing record

17 fights, 16 wins (13 knockouts), 1 loss (1 knockout)[82]
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
17 Loss 16–1 United Kingdom Anthony Joshua TKO 7 (12), 1:27 12 Dec 2015 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England For Commonwealth and vacant British heavyweight titles
For WBC International heavyweight title
16 Win 16–0 United States Brian Minto KO 3 (10), 2:36 12 Sep 2015 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England Won WBC Silver International heavyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Brazil Irineu Beato Costa Junior TKO 1 (8), 2:41 1 Aug 2015 United Kingdom Craven Park, Hull, England
14 Win 14–0 Georgia (country) Beka Lobjanidze KO 4 (10), 1:10 28 Feb 2015 United Kingdom Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
13 Win 13–0 Brazil Marcelo Luiz Nascimento KO 2 (8), 0:41 7 Feb 2015 United Kingdom Camden Centre, London, England
12 Win 12–0 Poland Kamil Sokolowski TKO 3 (6), 2:23 20 Dec 2014 United Kingdom City Hall, Hull, England
11 Win 11–0 Czech Republic Tomas Mrazek TKO 3 (6), 2:25 28 Nov 2014 United Kingdom Camden Centre, London, England
10 Win 10–0 Croatia Ante Verunica TKO 2 (6), 2:30 21 Nov 2014 United Kingdom Camden Centre, London, England
Suspended
9 Win 9–0 Hungary Sandor Balogh TKO 4 (6), 1:13 13 Oct 2012 United Kingdom Bluewater Shopping Centre, Stone, England
8 Win 8–0 United Kingdom Michael Holden TKO 3 (6), 1:35 15 Sep 2012 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England
7 Win 7–0 Hungary Gabor Farkas KO 2 (6), 1:38 7 Jul 2012 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England
6 Win 6–0 Georgia (country) Zurab Noniashvili TKO 1 (6), 0:52 19 May 2012 United Kingdom Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
5 Win 5–0 Bulgaria Kristian Kirilov TKO 1 (6), 1:33 2 Mar 2012 United Kingdom Troxy, London, England
4 Win 4–0 Zimbabwe Hastings Rasani PTS 4 21 Jan 2012 United Kingdom Olympia, Liverpool, England
3 Win 3–0 Croatia Toni Visic TKO 3 (4), 1:46 3 Dec 2011 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England
2 Win2–0 Lithuania Remigijus Ziausys PTS 4 16 Sep 2011 United Kingdom The Coronet, London, England
1 Win 1–0 Bulgaria Tayar Mehmed PTS 4 13 May 2011 United Kingdom Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham, England Professional debut

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mitchell, Steve (6 April 2012). "Dillian "The Villain" Whyte". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Sporting Life Editors (2 August 2015). "Whyte's warning to Joshua". Sporting Life. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Boxing News Editor (4 February 2015). "Watch out for British heavyweight Dillian Whyte who has time and talent on his side". Boxing News. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  4. ↑ Cawley, Richard (12 September 2015). "Anthony Joshua is next for Brixton's Dillian Whyte as he finishes off Brian Minto in three rounds". South London Press. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  5. ↑ iFilmLondon Editors (7 April 2013). "Dillian Whyte Talks About His Two Year Ban From Boxing". British Boxers. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 Team Redragonz Editor (13 May 2011). "Dillian Whyte wins pro debut". Team Redragonz. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
  7. ↑ Mitchell, Steve (6 April 2013). "Dillian Whyte: Scapegoat for sport’s supplement generation?". BBC News. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  8. ↑ Sky Sports Editors (24 February 2015). "British heavyweight rankings - 2015". Sky Sports. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  9. ↑ BoxRec Editors (6 May 2015). "BoxRec Boxing Records". BoxRec. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  10. 1 2 Francis, Kevin (5 June 2010). "Larry Olubamiwo: I've got Lennox Lewis on my side". Daily Star. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
  11. ↑ Irish Boxers' Editors (26 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte. I'm very excited to be fighting in Belfast". YouTube. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  12. ↑ Irish Boxers' Editors (26 February 2015). "The only man to drop Joshua has an Irish Grandfather and is excited about Belfast debut". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
  13. ↑ Seconds Out Editor (12 September 2012). "Whyte Is Aiming For The Top". SecondsOut. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Slater, Matt (6 April 2013). "Dillian Whyte: Scapegoat for sport’s supplement generation?". BBC. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  15. ↑ Cawdell, Luke (10 May 2011). "Heavyweight boxer Tom Dallas training hard ahead of Zack Page fight at Medway Park". Kent Online. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
  16. 1 2 Albrecht, Jamie (11 February 2015). "Former Joshua foe eyeing return scrap". British Boxers. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  17. ↑ Whitehead, Lee (7 December 2008). "Neil Grove - New Ultimate Challenge Heavyweight Champion". MMAWeekly. Retrieved 7 December 2008.
  18. ↑ Sherdog Editors (8 December 2008). "UCMMA 1 - Bad Breed". Sherdog. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
  19. 1 2 Boxing News 24 Editors (10 February 2015). "Who the heck is Dillian Whyte?". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  20. ↑ MMA Connection Editors (8 December 2008). "Ultimate Challenge UK Bad Breed Results". MMA Connection. Retrieved 8 December 2008.
  21. 1 2 Hooks, Deadly (29 May 2009). "Pain and Glory ‘Underground’ emerges from the shadows - results!!". European Fight Network. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  22. ↑ YouTube Editors (6 April 2009). "Dillian Whyte vs. Will Riva". YouTube. Retrieved 6 April 2009.
  23. ↑ ISKA Editors (1 May 2008). "Brits Abroad". International Sport Karate Association. Retrieved 1 May 2008.
  24. ↑ Kumuk Info Editors (24 December 2013). "Jamal Gasimov headed Dagestan Energy Retail Company". Kumuk Info. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
  25. ↑ ISKA Editors (28 June 2008). "Dave Wilson wins European title in Vienna". International Sport Karate Association. Retrieved 28 June 2008.
  26. 1 2 Bozeat, Matthew (7 November 2014). "Chris Okoh speaks out". Boxing247. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  27. 1 2 3 Ward, Kurt (3 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte Warns: I will hurt Anthony Joshua!". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  28. ↑ Parkinson, Nick (25 March 2015). "'I've sparred with Klitschko and Fury - now I want Joshua'". ESPN. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  29. ↑ Parkinson, Nick (25 March 2015). "'I've sparred with Klitschko and Fury - now I want Joshua'". Boxing Forum 24. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  30. 1 2 3 4 5 Boxing Opinions Editors (29 July 2012). "This week's interview is with British heavyweight prospect Dillian Whyte". Boxing Forum 24. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  31. ↑ Sky Sports Editors (10 April 2015). "Isaac Chamberlain appreciates big-time experiences ahead of second pro bout". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  32. ↑ Warren, Frank (9 April 2015). "Frank Warren: I like Anthony Joshua but to conquer the pro game he needs to face men his own age and size". The Independent. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  33. ↑ Thomsett, Ben (9 March 2015). "Anthony Joshua drops his guard". British Boxers. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  34. 1 2 Frank Maloney Editors (8 December 2012). "Meet Anthony Joshua's Conqueror... Dillian Whyte!". Frank Maloney. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
  35. 1 2 3 4 Boxing News 24 Editors (9 May 2011). "Dillian Whyte in action on 5/13". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  36. ↑ Boxing 247 (7 November 2014). "Chris Okoh speaks out". Boxing 247. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  37. ↑ Cawdell, Luke (14 May 2011). "Sam Webb loses grip on British light middleweight title to Prince Arron". Kent Online. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  38. 1 2 Watson, Ludo (16 September 2011). "Coronet Fight Night Is A Success". SecondsOut. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  39. ↑ BoxRec Editors (3 December 2011). "York Hall undercard - another Cayzer KO; Smith's first win in over 3 years". BoxRec. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  40. ↑ Mattera, Lauren (28 March 2013). "Boxer Dillian Whyte loses two-year doping ban appeal". Inside the Games. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  41. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Slater, Matt (28 March 2013). "Dillian Whyte: Heavyweight boxer's drugs ban upheld". BBC. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  42. ↑ Goodwin Main Events Editors (15 June 2012). "ONE MORE ROUND, YORK HALL, 7TH JULY". Goodwin Main Events. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  43. ↑ British Boxers Editors (22 August 2012). "Interview with Dillian Whyte unbeaten heavyweight prospect". British Boxers. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  44. ↑ Goodwin Promotions Editors (10 September 2012). "CAYZER LOOKS TO IMPRESS AT YORK HALL". Goodwin Promotions. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  45. ↑ Sport & Note Editors (7 April 2015). "Dillian Whyte". Sport & Note. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  46. ↑ Boxing News 24 Editors (29 October 2012). "John McDermott vs. Dillian Whyte on November 30th". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  47. 1 2 3 A Davies, Gareth (8 November 2012). "Dillian Whyte the latest British boxer to test positive for a banned substance". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  48. 1 2 Flint, Charles (22 March 2013). "UK Anti Doping and Dillian Whyte" (PDF). Sport Resolutions. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  49. 1 2 3 4 5 UK Anti-Doping Editors (28 March 2013). "Boxer Dillian Whyte banned following anti-doping rule violation". UK Anti-Doping. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  50. ↑ Dooley, Terence (28 March 2013). "Not Alright for Dillian Whyte after Two-Year Doping Ban". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  51. ↑ ESPN Editors (28 March 2013). "Dillian Whyte gets 2-year ban". ESPN. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  52. 1 2 Eurosport Editors (28 March 2013). "Boxing - Dillian Whyte gets two year ban". Eurosport. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
  53. ↑ Sky Sports Editors (8 November 2012). "Brixton heavyweight Dillian Whyte says he made a mistake after failing drugs test". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  54. 1 2 3 Campbell, Olly (26 March 2015). "A Chat with Dillian Whyte". British Boxers. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  55. ↑ Bad Left Hook Editors (18 November 2014). "Dillian Whyte wants fight amateur rival Anthony Joshua". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  56. 1 2 CG Boxing News Editors (12 December 2014). "British heavyweight prospect Dillian Whyte back in the ring with two TKO wins!". CG Boxing News. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  57. ↑ Las Vegas Sun Editors (20 October 2014). "Unbeaten heavyweight Dillian Whyte returns". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  58. ↑ BoxRec Editors (21 October 2014). "Dillian Whyte vs. Ante Verunica". BoxRec. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  59. ↑ Campbell, Joel (7 December 2014). "Back On The Whyte Path". The Voice. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
  60. ↑ Plymouth Herald Editors (19 December 2014). "Underdog Sokolowski looking to cause upset against unbeaten heavyweight Whyte". Plymouth Herald. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  61. ↑ Sexton, James (8 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte to enter the increasingly interesting UK Heavyweight scene". Boxing 247. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  62. ↑ Las Vegas Sun Editors (7 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte stops Marcelo Luiz Nascimento in 2nd round KO!". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  63. ↑ BritishBoxers' Editors (18 February 2015). "Heavyweight Dillian Whyte added to Frampton-Avalos ITV Show". BritishBoxers. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  64. ↑ ITV Editor (28 February 2015). "Boxing Live on ITV". ITV. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  65. ↑ Dennen, John (18 February 2015). "David Haye in the ITV studio, Dillian Whyte in the ring". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  66. ↑ Boxing News 24 Editors (28 February 2015). "Frampton defeats Avalos". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  67. ↑ Sky News Editors (22 July 2015). "Dillian Whyte to face Brazilian on Sky Sports' live Hull bill". Sky Sports. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  68. ↑ Sky News Editors (11 May 2015). "Tommy Coyle and Luke Campbell will clash on August 1". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  69. ↑ Sky News Editors (2 August 2015). "Dillian Whyte demolishes Irineu Costa inside first round in Hull". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  70. ↑ British Boxers' Editor (27 August 2015). "Dillian Whyte in title shot against American Dominick Guinn". British Boxers. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  71. ↑ Sky News Editors (4 September 2015). "Dillian Whyte puts unbeaten record on the line against former world title challenger Brian Minto". Sky Sports. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  72. ↑ Sky News Editors (13 September 2015). "Dillian Whyte stopped Brian Minto in three rounds to set up his British title fight with Anthony Joshua". Sky Sports. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  73. ↑ BBC Editors (9 July 2015). "Anthony Joshua to fight Dillian Whyte for british heavyweight title". BBC. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  74. ↑ Sky Sports Editors (14 September 2015). "Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte confirm British heavyweight title clash on December 12". Sky Sports. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  75. ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2598441-anthony-joshua-vs-dillian-whyte-winner-recap-and-reaction
  76. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/12047700/Anthony-Joshua-vs-Dillian-Whyte-live.html
  77. ↑ Gilfoid, Scott (9 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte: Anthony Joshua knows I carry the power to KO him". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  78. ↑ Gilfoid, Scott (8 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte stops Marcelo Luiz Nascimento in 2nd round KO!". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  79. ↑ Gilfoid, Scott (8 February 2015). "Dillian Whyte makes short work of Brazilian knockout artist Marcelo Luiz Nascimento". British Boxing News. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  80. ↑ Whyte, Dillian (29 July 2013). "Dillian Whyte". Twitter. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  81. ↑ Brixton Bugle Editors (23 March 2015). "World Cup winner inspires students" (PDF). Evelyn Grace Academy. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
  82. ↑ Professional boxing record for Dillian Whyte from BoxRec. Retrieved 2015-11-26.

External links

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Wednesday, February 10, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.