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{{Infobox boxer
| name = Dillian Whyte
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*The Villain<ref name="auto"/>
*The Body Snatcher<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news/article/543/9932219/dillian-whyte-knocks-out-irineu-beato-costa-junior|last=Sporting Life Editors|first=|title=Whyte's warning to Joshua|publisher=Sporting Life|date=2 August 2015|accessdate=2 August 2015}}</ref>
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| weight = [[Heavyweight]]
| height = 6 ft 4 in<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.muscle-fitness.co.uk/features/article/2-features/281/dillian-the-villain-whyte|last=Mitchell|first=Steve|title=Dillian "The Villain" Whyte|publisher=[[Muscle & Fitness (UK)|Muscle & Fitness]]|date=6 April 2012|accessdate=6 April 2012}}</ref>
| reach = 78 in
| nationality = British<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/watch-out-for-british-heavyweight-dillian-whyte-who-has-time-and-talent-on-his-side/|last=Boxing News Editor|first=|title=Watch out for British heavyweight Dillian Whyte who has time and talent on his side|publisher=Boxing News|date=4 February 2015|accessdate=4 February 2015}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|4|11|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Port Antonio]], [[Portland Parish|Portland]],<br>Jamaica
| style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| total = 20
| wins = 19
| KO = 15
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'''Dillian Whyte''' (born 11 April 1988) is a British [[professional boxer]]. He has held the [[British Boxing Board of Control|British]] [[heavyweight]] title since October 2016, and the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] International heavyweight title since July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/article.cfm?id=3447|last=Cawley|first=Richard|title=Anthony Joshua is next for Brixton's Dillian Whyte as he finishes off Brian Minto in three rounds|publisher=[[South London Press]]|date=12 September 2015|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref> He is also former a [[kickboxing]] champion,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2013/04/video-dillian-whyte-talks-year-ban-boxing.html|last=iFilmLondon Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte Talks About His Two Year Ban From Boxing|publisher=British Boxers|date=7 April 2013|accessdate=7 April 2013}}</ref> having held the BIKMA British [[super-heavyweight]] title<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=https://teamredragonz.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/dillian-whyte-wins-pro-debut/|last=Team Redragonz Editor|first=|title=Dillian Whyte wins pro debut|publisher=Team Redragonz|date=13 May 2011|accessdate=13 May 2011}}</ref> and the [[list of K-1 champions|European K1]] title.<ref name="auto"/> Whyte has also fought professionally in [[mixed martial arts]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/22047144|last=Mitchell|first=Steve|title=Dillian Whyte: Scapegoat for sport’s supplement generation?|publisher=[[BBC News]]|date=6 April 2013|accessdate=6 June 2015}}</ref>

==Early life==
Whyte was born in [[Port Antonio]], [[Portland Parish|Portland]], [[Jamaica]] on 11 April 1988 to a [[Jamaican]] mother and father. In the 1990s, Whyte moved, with his family, including his brother Dean,<ref name="auto"/> to the [[United Kingdom]] at 12 years of age.<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/boxing/138424/Larry-Olubamiwo-I-ve-got-Lennox-Lewis-on-my-side|last=Francis|first=Kevin|title=Larry Olubamiwo: I've got Lennox Lewis on my side|publisher=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|date=5 June 2010|accessdate=5 June 2010}}</ref> His paternal grandfather was a white [[Irish people|Irishman]] named Patrick Whyte, who emigrated to [[Jamaica]] from [[Dublin, Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-r-RiFDrJs|last=Irish Boxers' Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte. I'm very excited to be fighting in Belfast|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=26 February 2015|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irish-boxing.com/video-man-stop-joshua-irish-grandfather-excited-belfast-debut/#|last=Irish Boxers' Editors|first=|title=The only man to drop Joshua has an Irish Grandfather and is excited about Belfast debut|publisher=Irish Boxing|date=26 February 2015|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> 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." <ref name="auto"/>

Whyte grew up in [[Brixton]], [[Lambeth]] and fought at Miguel's Boxing Gym.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/news/main-news/-whyte-is-aiming-for-the-top|last=Seconds Out Editor|first=|title=Whyte Is Aiming For The Top|publisher=SecondsOut|date=12 September 2012|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/22047144|last=Slater|first=Matt|title=Dillian Whyte: Scapegoat for sport’s supplement generation?|publisher=BBC|date=6 April 2013|accessdate=6 April 2013}}</ref>

{{cquote|[...] 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." <ref name="auto4"/>

==Professional kickboxing==
Originally, Whyte was a professional kickboxer,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/heavyweight-boxer-tom-dallas-tra-a75013/|last=Cawdell|first=Luke|title=Heavyweight boxer Tom Dallas training hard ahead of Zack Page fight at Medway Park|publisher=[[KM Group|Kent Online]]|date=10 May 2011|accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref> to which he became two-time British heavyweight kickboxing champion by claiming the [[Kickboxing|BIKMA]] [[Super Heavyweight]] British Championship title,<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto4"/> and one-time [[List of K-1 champions|European K1 champion]],<ref name="auto"/><ref name="auto5">{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2012/08/interview-with-dillian-whyte-unbeaten.html|last=Albrecht|first=Jamie|title=Former Joshua foe eyeing return scrap|publisher=British Boxers|date=11 February 2015|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref> while being ranked UK #1 for five years in his weight category of 95&nbsp;kg +,<ref name="auto"/> ending his kickboxing with a [[K-1]] record of 20–1, before then turning to [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]].<ref name="auto6">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/neil-grove-new-ultimate-challenge-hw-champ-2|last=Whitehead|first=Lee|title=Neil Grove - New Ultimate Challenge Heavyweight Champion|publisher=[[Ryan Bennett (sportscaster)|MMAWeekly]]|date=7 December 2008|accessdate=7 December 2008}}</ref> Whyte made his professional [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] debut on [[2008 in Ultimate Challenge MMA|December 6, 2008]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/UCMMA-1-Bad-Breed-9246|last=Sherdog Editors|first=|title=UCMMA 1 - Bad Breed|publisher=[[Sherdog]]|date=8 December 2008|accessdate=8 December 2008}}</ref> at the [[Ultimate Challenge MMA]], on the [[James McSweeney]] vs. [[Neil Grove]] [[Card (sports)|undercard]], where he defeated Mark Stroud with a hugely destructive left hook only 12 seconds into the round;<ref name="auto7">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2015/02/who-the-heck-is-dillian-whyte/|last=Boxing News 24 Editors|first=|title=Who the heck is Dillian Whyte?|publisher=Boxing News 24|date=10 February 2015|accessdate=10 February 2015}}</ref> ultimately winning by KO at [[The Troxy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaconnection.com/contact/mma-fight-results-archive/|last=MMA Connection Editors|first=|title=Ultimate Challenge UK Bad Breed Results|publisher=MMA Connection|date=8 December 2008|accessdate=8 December 2008}}</ref>

===Kickboxing highlights===
*Defeated Lyndon Knowles (United Kingdom)
*Defeated Arunas Andriuskevicius ([[Lithuania]])
*Defeated [[Daniel Sam]] (United Kingdom) UD-3 <ref name="auto8">{{cite web|url=http://www.efnsports.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=1725|last=Hooks|first=Deadly|title=Pain and Glory ‘Underground’ emerges from the shadows - results!!|publisher=European Fight Network|date=29 May 2009|accessdate=29 May 2009}}</ref>
*Lost to Chris Knowles (United Kingdom) – Went to a deciding round for Knowles to become the new Pain & Glory [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[List of K-1 champions|K1 Champion]] – UD-4 <ref name="auto8"/>
*Defeated Will Riva (United Kingdom) to claim the [[Kickboxing|WPKL]] [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Heavyweight]] Title KO-3 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra72GKN4HiM|last=YouTube Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte vs. Will Riva|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=6 April 2009|accessdate=6 April 2009}}</ref>
*Defeated Chris Knowles (United Kingdom) PTS
*Defeated Cliff Parris (United Kingdom) PTS
*Defeated Chris Cooper (United Kingdom)
*Defeated Clive Allison (United Kingdom)
*Defeated Adam Hart (United Kingdom)

==Amateur boxing==
Whyte turned to the [[Marquess of Queensberry Rules]] in 2008, aged 20.

===Amateur boxing highlights===
*Defeated [[Anthony Joshua]] (United Kingdom) UD-3 <ref name="auto9">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxing247.com/press-boxing/chris-okoh-speaks-out/35877|last=Bozeat|first=Matthew|title=Chris Okoh speaks out|publisher=Boxing247|date=7 November 2014|accessdate=7 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/416239.html|last=Parkinson|first=Nick|title='I've sparred with Klitschko and Fury - now I want Joshua'|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=25 March 2015|accessdate=25 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/416239.html|last=Parkinson|first=Nick|title='I've sparred with Klitschko and Fury - now I want Joshua'|publisher=Boxing Forum 24|date=25 March 2015|accessdate=25 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="auto11">{{cite web|url=http://boxingopinions1.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/interview-with-dillian-whyte.html|last=Boxing Opinions Editors|first=|title=This week's interview is with British heavyweight prospect Dillian Whyte|publisher=Boxing Forum 24|date=29 July 2012|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref>

In his first amateur bout, Whyte beat [[Anthony Joshua]] over three rounds;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9796608/isaac-chamberlain-appreciates-big-time-experiences-ahead-of-second-pro-bout|last=Sky Sports Editors|first=|title=Isaac Chamberlain appreciates big-time experiences ahead of second pro bout|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=10 April 2015|accessdate=10 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing/frank-warren-i-like-anthony-joshua-but-to-conquer-the-pro-game-he-needs-to-face-men-his-own-age-and-size-10166150.html|last=Warren|first=Frank|title=Frank Warren: I like Anthony Joshua but to conquer the pro game he needs to face men his own age and size|publisher=[[The Independent]]|date=9 April 2015|accessdate=9 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2015/03/anthony-joshua-drops-his-guard.html|last=Thomsett|first=Ben|title=Anthony Joshua drops his guard|publisher=British Boxers|date=9 March 2015|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> and had stated prior to the fight that his trainer [[Chris Okoh (boxer)|Chris Okoh]] admitted that the decision to agree to the fight was then considered a risk,<ref name="auto12">{{cite web|url=http://www.frankmaloney.com/index.php/news/latest-news/294-anthony-joshuas-conqueror-dillian-whyte-predicts-gold-for-olympian.html|last=Frank Maloney Editors|first=|title=Meet Anthony Joshua's Conqueror... Dillian Whyte!|publisher=[[Frank Maloney]]|date=8 December 2012|accessdate=8 December 2012}}</ref> 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." <ref name="auto12"/>

He had left one of his amateur opponents in a coma for several weeks, due to a knockout.<ref name="auto3"/>

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;<ref name="auto13">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/05/dillian-whyte-in-action-on-513/|last=Boxing News 24 Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte in action on 5/13|publisher=Boxing News 24|date=9 May 2011|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref>

===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 Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Quinton Jackson]].<ref name="auto13"/>

==Professional career==

=== Early 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.<ref name="auto14">{{cite web|url=http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/sam-webb-loses-grip-on-british-l-a74910/|last=Cawdell|first=Luke|title=Sam Webb loses grip on British light middleweight title to Prince Arron|publisher=[[KM Group|Kent Online]]|date=14 May 2011|accessdate=14 May 2011}}</ref> On 16 September 2011, Whyte made his second professional appearance against his [[Lithuania]]n heavyweight journeyman opponent Remigijus Ziausys.<ref name="auto15">{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/uk-boxing-news/uk-boxing-news/coronet-fight-night-is-a-success|last=Watson|first=Ludo|title=Coronet Fight Night Is A Success|publisher=SecondsOut|date=16 September 2011|accessdate=16 September 2011}}</ref> Whyte ultimately won by PTS in the fourth round, obtaining the decision of 40-37.<ref name="auto15"/>

On 3 December 2011 Whyte defeated [[Croatia]]n Toni Visic, winning by TKO in the third round due to referee Jeff Hinds stopping the fight at 1.46.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odessa-boxing.com/en-US/18370/york_hall_undercard_another_cayzer_ko_smith_s_first_win_in_over_3_years|last=BoxRec Editors|first=|title=York Hall undercard - another Cayzer KO; Smith's first win in over 3 years|publisher=[[BoxRec]]|date=3 December 2011|accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1013532/boxer-dillian-whyte-loses-two-year-doping-ban-appeal|last=Mattera|first=Lauren|title=Boxer Dillian Whyte loses two-year doping ban appeal|publisher=Inside the Games|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref>

For his fifth professional bout, Whyte defeated Bulgarian Kristian Kirilov by TKO in the first round at [[The Troxy]], [[Limehouse]] on 2 March 2012,<ref name="auto17">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/21968362|last=Slater|first=Matt|title=Dillian Whyte: Heavyweight boxer's drugs ban upheld|publisher=BBC|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref> 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]].<ref name="auto17"/> 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;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodwinmainevents.com/news/view/1|last=Goodwin Main Events Editors|first=|title=ONE MORE ROUND, YORK HALL, 7TH JULY|publisher=Goodwin Main Events|date=15 June 2012|accessdate=15 June 2012}}</ref> it marked the first KO victory in Whyte's professional career.<ref name="auto17"/>

Two months later on 15 September 2012, Whyte challenged former [[List of British heavyweight boxing champions|British heavyweight champion]] [[Michael Holden|Mike Holden]] to a bout scheduled for six rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2012/08/interview-with-dillian-whyte-unbeaten.html|last=British Boxers Editors|first=|title=Interview with Dillian Whyte unbeaten heavyweight prospect|publisher=British Boxers|date=22 August 2012|accessdate=22 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodwinpromotions.co.uk/news/view/48|last=Goodwin Promotions Editors|first=|title=CAYZER LOOKS TO IMPRESS AT YORK HALL|publisher=Goodwin Promotions|date=10 September 2012|accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref> Holden was put down once in the 2nd and twice in the 3rd round, to which referee Jeff Hinds stopped the fight.<ref name="auto17"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportenote.com/vedi_dettagli.asp?id=43016|last=Sport & Note Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte|publisher=Sport & Note|date=7 April 2015|accessdate=7 April 2015}}</ref> Whyte's last fight of 2012 was against Sandor Balogh, which took place in [[Bluewater (shopping centre)|Bluewater]], [[Greenhithe]], [[Kent]] on the [[James DeGale]] [[Card (sports)|undercard]] when DeGale fought Hadiliah Mohoumadi for the [[European Boxing Union|EBU]] [[Super Middleweight]] title on 13 October 2012. Whyte won the bout bit was later stripped of the win due to testing positive for banned substances.<ref name="auto18">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/john-mcdermott-vs-dillian-whyteon-november-30th/|last=Boxing News 24 Editors|first=|title=John McDermott vs. Dillian Whyte on November 30th|publisher=Boxing News 24|date=29 October 2012|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref>

===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).<ref name="auto19">{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/9665383/Dillian-Whyte-the-latest-British-boxer-to-test-positive-for-a-banned-substance.html|last=A Davies|first=Gareth|title=Dillian Whyte the latest British boxer to test positive for a banned substance|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=8 November 2012|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> The revelation came and was learned while Whyte was en route to a news conference to announce a fight for the English title.<ref name="auto17"/><ref name="auto19"/> The [[UK Anti-Doping]] (UKAD) organisation confirmed that Whyte was provisionally suspended from all competition from 5 November 2012.<ref name="auto17"/> An independent National Anti-Doping Panel too found that the case warranted a two-year ban.<ref name="auto17"/> 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 [[Queen's Counsel|QC]], the chairman of the appeal tribunal, explained in his written verdict.<ref name="auto20">{{cite web|url=http://www.doping.nl/media/kb/1034/Appeal_decision_UKAD_vs_Whyte_309.pdf|last=Flint|first=Charles|title=UK Anti Doping and Dillian Whyte|publisher=Sport Resolutions|date=22 March 2013|accessdate=22 March 2013}}</ref>

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.<ref name="auto21">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukad.org.uk/news/article/boxer-whyte-banned|last=UK Anti-Doping Editors|first=|title=Boxer Dillian Whyte banned following anti-doping rule violation|publisher=[[UK Anti-Doping]]|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/not-alright-dillian-whyte-two-year-doping-ban--63826|last=Dooley|first=Terence|title=Not Alright for Dillian Whyte after Two-Year Doping Ban|publisher=Boxing Scene|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref> The appeal panel agreed with this decision, stressing that the case emphasises "the dangers of athletes taking supplements which contain MHA".<ref name="auto21"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9107146/british-heavyweight-boxer-dillian-whyte-gets-2-year-doping-ban|last=ESPN Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte gets 2-year ban|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref>

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." <ref name="auto21"/> 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." <ref name="auto4"/>

{{quote box|quote=''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.''<ref name="auto19"/>|source='''Gareth A. Davies on Whyte's MHA use'''<br /><small>from ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''</small>|width=35%|align=left}}

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.<ref name="auto17"/><ref name="auto21"/><ref name="auto22">{{cite web|url=https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/boxing-dillian-whyte-gets-two-year-ban-124424184.html|last=Eurosport Editors|first=|title=Boxing - Dillian Whyte gets two year ban|publisher=[[Eurosport]]|date=28 March 2013|accessdate=28 March 2013}}</ref> 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 [[List of international sports federations|International Federation]] or the [[World Anti-Doping Agency|WADA]].<ref name="auto20"/>

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." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/8236432/brixton-heavyweight-dillian-whyte-says-he-made-a-mistake-after-failing-drugs-test|last=Sky Sports Editors|first=|title=Brixton heavyweight Dillian Whyte says he made a mistake after failing drugs test|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=8 November 2012|accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref> And after the verdict, Whyte [[tweeted]]: "Don't worry. I will be back stronger and much more educated." <ref name="auto17"/>

===Return to boxing===
Whyte was cleared to compete from 12 October 2014,<ref name="auto17"/> since his two-year ban by [[UK Anti-Doping]] (UKAD) <ref name="auto21"/><ref name="auto22"/> and returned to boxing on 21 November 2014 at the [[Camden Arts Centre|Camden Centre]], [[Kings Cross, London]] to fight [[Croatia]]n boxer Ante Verunica,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/11/18/7244135/dillian-whyte-wants-fight-amateur-rival-anthony-joshua|last=Bad Left Hook Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte wants fight amateur rival Anthony Joshua|publisher=Bad Left Hook|date=18 November 2014|accessdate=18 November 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto30">{{cite web|url=http://cgboxingnews.weebly.com/latest-reports/category/dillian-whyte|last=CG Boxing News Editors|first=|title=British heavyweight prospect Dillian Whyte back in the ring with two TKO wins!|publisher=CG Boxing News|date=12 December 2014|accessdate=12 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegas.suntimes.com/boxing/7/104/28943/unbeaten-heavyweight-dillian-whyte-returns|last=Las Vegas Sun Editors|first=|title=Unbeaten heavyweight Dillian Whyte returns|publisher=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|date=20 October 2014|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobile.boxrec.com/index.php/bout/1932106|last=BoxRec Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte vs. Ante Verunica|publisher=[[BoxRec]]|date=21 October 2014|accessdate=21 October 2014}}</ref> 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,<ref name="auto30"/> with Whyte knocking the durable Mrazek down three times in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/back-whyte-path|last=Campbell|first=Joel|title=Back On The Whyte Path|publisher=[[The Voice (newspaper)|The Voice]]|date=7 December 2014|accessdate=7 December 2014}}</ref>

On 20 December 2014, Whyte scored another TKO win, this time over heavyweight hope Kamil Sokolowski in three rounds in [[Hull City Hall|City Hall]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[East Riding of Yorkshire|Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Underdog-Sokolowski-looking-cause-upset-unbeaten/story-25739993-detail/story.html|last=Plymouth Herald Editors|first=|title=Underdog Sokolowski looking to cause upset against unbeaten heavyweight Whyte|publisher=[[The Herald (Plymouth)|Plymouth Herald]]|date=19 December 2014|accessdate=19 December 2014}}</ref>

Whyte followed up his Sokolowskia win with a KO victory over [[Brazil]]ian Marcelo Luiz Nascimento on 7 February 2015 at the Camden Centre, Kings Cross,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegas.suntimes.com/boxing/7/104/93341/dillian-whyte-stops-marcelo-luiz-nascimento-in-2nd-round-ko|last=Sexton|first=James|title=Dillian Whyte to enter the increasingly interesting UK Heavyweight scene|publisher=Boxing 247|date=8 February 2015|accessdate=8 February 2015}}</ref> to which the Brazilian had never been stopped as quickly in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lasvegas.suntimes.com/boxing/7/104/93341/dillian-whyte-stops-marcelo-luiz-nascimento-in-2nd-round-ko|last=Las Vegas Sun Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte stops Marcelo Luiz Nascimento in 2nd round KO!|publisher=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|date=7 February 2015|accessdate=7 February 2015}}</ref>

Whyte's next fight after Nascimento was against undefeated [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]n Beka Lobjanidze,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2015/02/heavyweight-dillian-whyte-added-to-frampton-avalos-itv-show.html|last=BritishBoxers' Editors|first=|title=Heavyweight Dillian Whyte added to Frampton-Avalos ITV Show|publisher=BritishBoxers|date=18 February 2015|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref> 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 [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] World [[Super Bantamweight]] title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week10/boxing-live-itv|last=ITV Editor|first=|title=Boxing Live on ITV|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=28 February 2015|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/david-haye-in-the-itv-studio-dillian-whyte-in-the-ring/|last=Dennen|first=John|title=David Haye in the ITV studio, Dillian Whyte in the ring|publisher=Boxing News Online|date=18 February 2015|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto10">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/dillian-whyte-warns-i-hurt-anthony-joshua--88018|last=Ward|first=Kurt|title=Dillian Whyte Warns: I will hurt Anthony Joshua!|publisher=Boxing Scene|date=3 February 2015|accessdate=3 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2015/02/frampton-defeats-avalos/|last=Boxing News 24 Editors|first=|title=Frampton defeats Avalos|publisher=Boxing News 24|date=28 February 2015|accessdate=28 February 2015}}</ref>

On 1 August 2015, Whyte faced [[Brazil]]ian Irineu Beato Costa Junior,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9920994/dillian-whyte-to-face-brazilian-on-sky-sports-live-hull-bill|last=Sky News Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte to face Brazilian on Sky Sports' live Hull bill|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=22 July 2015|accessdate=22 July 2015}}</ref> at the [[Craven Park, Hull|KC Lightstream Stadium]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] on the undercard of ''Rumble on the Humber'' featuring [[Luke Campbell (boxer)|Luke Campbell]]'s clash against Tommy Coyle for the [[List of WBC world champions|WBC]] [[Lightweight]] title eliminator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9878943/tommy-coyle-and-luke-campbell-will-clash-on-august-1|last=Sky News Editors|first=|title=Tommy Coyle and Luke Campbell will clash on August 1|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=11 May 2015|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9932218/dillian-whyte-demolishes-irineu-costa-inside-the-first-round-in-hull|last=Sky News Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte demolishes Irineu Costa inside first round in Hull|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=2 August 2015|accessdate=2 August 2015}}</ref>

Following his victory over Costa Junior,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2015/08/dillian-whyte-in-title-shot-against-american-dominick-guinn.html|last=British Boxers' Editor|first=|title=Dillian Whyte in title shot against American Dominick Guinn|publisher=British Boxers|date=27 August 2015|accessdate=27 August 2015}}</ref> it was announced that Whyte will face [[America]]n [[Brian Minto]] at [[The O2 Arena]] for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC International Silver]] [[Heavyweight]] title on the undercard of [[Anthony Joshua]]'s title clash with [[Gary Cornish]] on 12 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9978698/dillian-whyte-puts-unbeaten-record-on-the-line-against-former-world-title-challenger-brian-minto|last=Sky News Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte puts unbeaten record on the line against former world title challenger Brian Minto|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=4 September 2015|accessdate=4 September 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9989363/dillian-whyte-stopped-brian-minto-in-three-rounds-to-set-up-his-british-title-fight-with-anthony-joshua|last=Sky News Editors|first=|title=Dillian Whyte stopped Brian Minto in three rounds to set up his British title fight with Anthony Joshua|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=13 September 2015|accessdate=13 September 2015}}</ref>

===British heavyweight title challenge===

==== Whyte vs. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/33472731|last=BBC Editors|first=|title=Anthony Joshua to fight Dillian Whyte for british heavyweight title|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=9 July 2015|accessdate=9 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9989503/anthony-joshua-and-dillian-whyte-confirm-british-title-clash-on-december-12|last=Sky Sports Editors|first=|title=Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte confirm British heavyweight title clash on December 12|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=14 September 2015|accessdate=14 September 2015}}</ref>

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 winded Joshua further leaving him much less mobile. 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 (boxing)|chin]] has since been lauded by critics.<ref>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2598441-anthony-joshua-vs-dillian-whyte-winner-recap-and-reaction</ref> 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 and knocked him out.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/12047700/Anthony-Joshua-vs-Dillian-Whyte-live.html</ref>

=== Road to world title ===
Following the loss to Joshua, Whyte spent some time recovering from a shoulder surgery and returned to the boxing ring on Joshua's first world title defence at the O2 Arena on June 25, 2016. Whyte defeated Ivica Bacurin via knockout. Whyte started off slow, before working on the jab and knocking Bacurin out with a right hand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/joshua/news/33680/10325092/1|title=Dillian Whyte makes victorious return to the ring|last=|first=|date=June 25, 2016|website=Sky Sports|publisher=|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>

Whyte next fought at the [[First Direct Arena|First Direct arena]] on July 30 against David Allen for the vacant [[List of current WBC international champions|WBC International heavyweight]] title. In what was expected to be a tough fight for Whyte, the fight went the full scheduled 10 round distance. Whyte won the fight with a comfortable decision win with the judges scoring the fight 99-91, 100-91 and 100-90.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10518000/dillian-whyte-beats-david-allen-to-wbc-international-heavyweight-title|title=Dillian Whyte beats David Allen to WBC International heavyweight title|last=|first=|date=July 30, 2016|website=Sky Sports|publisher=|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>

==== Whyte vs. Lewison ====
It was announced on September 19, Whyte would fight domestic veteran [[Ian Lewison]] for the vacant British heavyweight title in Glasgow on the undercard of Burns vs. Relikh on October 7.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/dillian-whyte-and-ian-lewison-to-fight-for-british-heavyweight-tile-in-glasgow/|title=Dillian Whyte and Ian Lewison to fight for British heavyweight title in Glasgow - Boxing News|date=2016-09-19|newspaper=Boxing News|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref> Whyte and Lewison had to be separated at the weigh-in press conrerence after Whyte mocked Lewison's weight and grabbed his chest showing off flab. Both fighters promised knockouts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/1925317/dillian-whyte-mocks-ian-lewisons-weight-with-a-cheeky-squeeze-in-build-up-to-british-heavyweight-title-fight/|title=Dillian Whyte grabs the flab on Ian Lewison during British heavyweight title fight weigh-in|date=2016-10-06|newspaper=The Sun|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref> Whyte defeated Lewison to claim the vacant title via a 10th round stoppage victory. The fight was stopped in round 10 by Lewison’s corner. It appeared that he had a nose problem that caused the fight to be halted. Although Lewison looked good from the opening bell, Whyte started taking control from round 3 onwards. In round 10, Lewison turned his back to started blowing his nose. Whyte missed with a big right hand. From there on, Lewison started boxing defensively before the fight was eventually stopped, declaring Whyte the winner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10609214/dillian-whyte-beats-ian-lewison-to-win-the-british-title|title=Dillian Whyte beats Ian Lewison to win the British title|last=|first=|date=October 10, 2016|website=Sky Sports|publisher=|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>

==== Whyte vs. Chisora ====
Terms were finally agreed for a fight between Whyte and bitter London rival [[Dereck Chisora]] to fight in a [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] title eliminator. Whyte and Chisora had been feuding over the year through social media. Whyte will be making his first defence since winning the vacant British title in October. The fight will take place on Sky Box Office in the UK on the undercard off Joshua vs. Molina for the IBF heavyweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/9259/dillian-whyte-set-grudge-fight-dereck-chisora/?|title=It's on! Dillian Whyte set for grudge fight against Dereck Chisora - London News Online|last=Cawley|first=Richard|date=2016-11-01|newspaper=London News Online|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Whyte has three children, including two boys.<ref name="auto4"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dillianwhyte/status/361812270533181441|last=Whyte|first=Dillian|title=Dillian Whyte|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=29 July 2013|accessdate=29 July 2013}}</ref> He has highlighted his early boxing idols, including such as [[Jack Dempsey|Dempsey]], [[Sonny Liston|Liston]], [[Kevin Johnson (boxer)|Johnson]], [[Archie Moore|Moore]], [[Lennox Lewis|Lewis]] and [[James Toney|Toney]].<ref name="auto11"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brixtonblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BrixtonBugle31_April_lowres.pdf|last=Brixton Bugle Editors|first=|title=World Cup winner inspires students|publisher=[[Evelyn Grace Academy]]|date=23 March 2015|accessdate=23 March 2015}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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| Mark Stroud
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| {{dts|format=dmy|2008|December|06}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:12
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==Professional boxing record==
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!Location
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|21
|{{N/A}}
|{{N/A}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Dereck Chisora]]
|{{N/A}}
|– (12)
|10 Dec 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Manchester Arena]], Manchester, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Defending British heavyweight title}}
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Ian Lewison]]
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|10 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|7 Oct 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[The SSE Hydro]], [[Glasgow]], Scotland}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant British heavyweight title}}
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} David Allen
|UD
|10
|30 Jul 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[First Direct Arena]], [[Leeds]], England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International heavyweight title}}
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CRO}} Ivica Bacurin
|KO
|6 (8), {{small|2:08}}
|25 Jun 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}}
|
|-
|17
|{{no2}}Loss
|16–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Anthony Joshua]]
|KO
|7 (12), {{small|1:27}}
|12 Dec 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[List of current WBC international champions|WBC International]], [[list of Commonwealth Boxing Council champions#Heavyweight|Commonwealth]], and vacant [[list of British heavyweight boxing champions|British heavyweight titles]]}}
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brian Minto]]
|KO
|3 (10), {{small|2:36}}
|12 Sep 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[The O2 Arena]], London, England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[WBC Silver]] International [[heavyweight]] title}}
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BRA}} Irineu Beato Costa Junior
|TKO
|1 (8), {{small|2:41}}
|1 Aug 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Craven Park, Hull|Craven Park]], Hull, England}}
|
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|GEO}} Beka Lobjanidze
|KO
|4 (10), {{small|1:10}}
|28 Feb 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Odyssey Arena]], [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Brazil}} Marcelo Luiz Nascimento
|KO
|2 (8), {{small|0:41}}
|7 Feb 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Camden Centre, London, England}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|POL}} Kamil Sokolowski
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|2:23}}
|20 Dec 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Hull City Hall|City Hall]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], England}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CZE}} Tomas Mrazek
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|2:25}}
|28 Nov 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Camden Centre, London, England}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CRO}} Ante Verunica
|TKO
|2 (6), {{small|2:30}}
|21 Nov 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Camden Centre, London, England}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|HUN}} Sandor Balogh
|TKO
|4 (6), {{small|1:13}}
|13 Oct 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Bluewater (shopping centre)|Bluewater]], [[Stone, Kent|Stone]], England}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} [[Michael Holden]]
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|1:35}}
|15 Sep 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|HUN}} Gabor Farkas
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|2 (6), {{small|1:38}}
|7 Jul 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|York Hall, London, England}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|GEO}} Zurab Noniashvili
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|0:52}}
|19 May 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Aintree Racecourse]], Liverpool, England}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BUL}} Kristian Kirilov
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|1:33}}
|2 Mar 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Troxy]], London, England}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ZIM}} Hastings Rasani
|PTS
|4
|21 Jan 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[Liverpool Olympia|Olympia]], [[Liverpool]], England}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CRO}} Toni Visic
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|3 (4), {{small|1:46}}
|3 Dec 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[York Hall]], London, England}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|LTU}} Remigijus Ziausys
|PTS
|4
|16 Sep 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|[[The Coronet]], [[London]], England}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BUL}} Tayar Mehmed
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|13 May 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Medway Park, [[Gillingham, Kent|Gillingham]], England}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}}
|}

==Titles in boxing==
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!colspan=3 style="background:#C1D8FF;"|Regional titles
{{s-break}}
{{s-vac|last=[[Edmund Gerber]]}}
{{s-ttl|title=[[WBC Silver]] International [[heavyweight]] champion
|years=12 September 2015 – May 2016<br>Vacated}}
{{s-vac|next=[[Andriy Rudenko]]}}
{{s-break}}
{{s-vac|rows=2|last=[[Anthony Joshua]]}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBC International heavyweight champion
|years=30 July 2016 – present}}
{{s-inc|rows=2}}
{{s-break}}
{{s-ttl|title=[[List of British heavyweight boxing champions|British heavyweight champion]]
|years=7 October 2016 – present}}
{{s-end}}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
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*{{Sherdog}}

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Dillian Whyte
Born (1988-04-11) 11 April 1988 (age 36)
Port Antonio, Portland,
Jamaica
NationalityBritish[3]
Other names
  • The Villain[1]
  • The Body Snatcher[2]
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1]
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins19
Wins by KO15
Losses1

Dillian Whyte (born 11 April 1988) is a British professional boxer. He has held the British heavyweight title since October 2016, and the WBC International heavyweight title since July 2016.[4] He is also former a kickboxing champion,[5] having held the BIKMA British super-heavyweight title[6] and the European K1 title.[1] Whyte has also fought professionally in mixed martial arts.[7]

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.[8] His paternal grandfather was a white Irishman named Patrick Whyte, who emigrated to Jamaica from Dublin, Ireland.[9][10] 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.[11][12]

[...] 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." [12]

Professional kickboxing

Originally, Whyte was a professional kickboxer,[13] to which he became two-time British heavyweight kickboxing champion by claiming the BIKMA Super Heavyweight British Championship title,[1][6][12] and one-time European K1 champion,[1][14] 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.[15] Whyte made his professional MMA debut on December 6, 2008,[16] 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;[17] ultimately winning by KO at The Troxy.[18]

Kickboxing highlights

  • Defeated Lyndon Knowles (United Kingdom)
  • Defeated Arunas Andriuskevicius (Lithuania)
  • Defeated Daniel Sam (United Kingdom) UD-3 [19]
  • Lost to Chris Knowles (United Kingdom) – Went to a deciding round for Knowles to become the new Pain & Glory UK K1 Champion – UD-4 [19]
  • Defeated Will Riva (United Kingdom) to claim the WPKL British Heavyweight Title KO-3 [20]
  • Defeated Chris Knowles (United Kingdom) PTS
  • Defeated Cliff Parris (United Kingdom) PTS
  • Defeated Chris Cooper (United Kingdom)
  • Defeated Clive Allison (United Kingdom)
  • Defeated Adam Hart (United Kingdom)

Amateur boxing

Whyte turned to the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 2008, aged 20.

Amateur boxing highlights

In his first amateur bout, Whyte beat Anthony Joshua over three rounds;[25][26][27] 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,[28] 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." [28]

He had left one of his amateur opponents in a coma for several weeks, due to a knockout.[8]

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;[29]

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.[29]

Professional career

Early 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.[30] On 16 September 2011, Whyte made his second professional appearance against his Lithuanian heavyweight journeyman opponent Remigijus Ziausys.[31] Whyte ultimately won by PTS in the fourth round, obtaining the decision of 40-37.[31]

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.[32]

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.[33]

For his fifth professional bout, Whyte defeated Bulgarian Kristian Kirilov by TKO in the first round at The Troxy, Limehouse on 2 March 2012,[34] 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.[34] 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;[35] it marked the first KO victory in Whyte's professional career.[34]

Two months later on 15 September 2012, Whyte challenged former British heavyweight champion Mike Holden to a bout scheduled for six rounds.[36][37] Holden was put down once in the 2nd and twice in the 3rd round, to which referee Jeff Hinds stopped the fight.[34][38] 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 won the bout bit was later stripped of the win due to testing positive for banned substances.[39]

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).[40] The revelation came and was learned while Whyte was en route to a news conference to announce a fight for the English title.[34][40] The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) organisation confirmed that Whyte was provisionally suspended from all competition from 5 November 2012.[34] An independent National Anti-Doping Panel too found that the case warranted a two-year ban.[34] 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.[41]

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.[42] 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.[43] The appeal panel agreed with this decision, stressing that the case emphasises "the dangers of athletes taking supplements which contain MHA".[42][44]

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." [42] 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." [12]

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.[40]

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.[34][42][45] 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.[41]

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." [46] And after the verdict, Whyte tweeted: "Don't worry. I will be back stronger and much more educated." [34]

Return to boxing

Whyte was cleared to compete from 12 October 2014,[34] since his two-year ban by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) [42][45] and returned to boxing on 21 November 2014 at the Camden Centre, Kings Cross, London to fight Croatian boxer Ante Verunica,[47] 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.[48][49][50] 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,[48] with Whyte knocking the durable Mrazek down three times in the third round.[51]

On 20 December 2014, Whyte scored another TKO win, this time over heavyweight hope Kamil Sokolowski in three rounds in City Hall, Hull, Yorkshire.[52]

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,[53] to which the Brazilian had never been stopped as quickly in his career.[54]

Whyte's next fight after Nascimento was against undefeated Georgian Beka Lobjanidze,[55] 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.[56][57] 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.[58][59]

On 1 August 2015, Whyte faced Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa Junior,[60] 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.[61] 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.[62]

Following his victory over Costa Junior,[63] 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.[64] 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.[65]

British heavyweight title challenge

Whyte vs. 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.[66][67]

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 winded Joshua further leaving him much less mobile. 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.[68] 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 and knocked him out.[69]

Road to world title

Following the loss to Joshua, Whyte spent some time recovering from a shoulder surgery and returned to the boxing ring on Joshua's first world title defence at the O2 Arena on June 25, 2016. Whyte defeated Ivica Bacurin via knockout. Whyte started off slow, before working on the jab and knocking Bacurin out with a right hand.[70]

Whyte next fought at the First Direct arena on July 30 against David Allen for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. In what was expected to be a tough fight for Whyte, the fight went the full scheduled 10 round distance. Whyte won the fight with a comfortable decision win with the judges scoring the fight 99-91, 100-91 and 100-90.[71]

Whyte vs. Lewison

It was announced on September 19, Whyte would fight domestic veteran Ian Lewison for the vacant British heavyweight title in Glasgow on the undercard of Burns vs. Relikh on October 7.[72] Whyte and Lewison had to be separated at the weigh-in press conrerence after Whyte mocked Lewison's weight and grabbed his chest showing off flab. Both fighters promised knockouts.[73] Whyte defeated Lewison to claim the vacant title via a 10th round stoppage victory. The fight was stopped in round 10 by Lewison’s corner. It appeared that he had a nose problem that caused the fight to be halted. Although Lewison looked good from the opening bell, Whyte started taking control from round 3 onwards. In round 10, Lewison turned his back to started blowing his nose. Whyte missed with a big right hand. From there on, Lewison started boxing defensively before the fight was eventually stopped, declaring Whyte the winner.[74]

Whyte vs. Chisora

Terms were finally agreed for a fight between Whyte and bitter London rival Dereck Chisora to fight in a WBC title eliminator. Whyte and Chisora had been feuding over the year through social media. Whyte will be making his first defence since winning the vacant British title in October. The fight will take place on Sky Box Office in the UK on the undercard off Joshua vs. Molina for the IBF heavyweight title.[75]

Personal life

Whyte has three children, including two boys.[12][76] He has highlighted his early boxing idols, including such as Dempsey, Liston, Johnson, Moore, Lewis and Toney.[24] 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.[77]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
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 London, England

Professional boxing record

20 fights 19 wins 1 loss
By knockout 15 1
By decision 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 — — United Kingdom Dereck Chisora — – (12) 10 Dec 2016 United Kingdom Manchester Arena, Manchester, England Defending British heavyweight title
20 Win 19–1 United Kingdom Ian Lewison RTD 10 (12), 3:00 7 Oct 2016 United Kingdom The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland Won vacant British heavyweight title
19 Win 18–1 United Kingdom David Allen UD 10 30 Jul 2016 United Kingdom First Direct Arena, Leeds, England Won vacant WBC International heavyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Croatia Ivica Bacurin KO 6 (8), 2:08 25 Jun 2016 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England
17 Loss 16–1 United Kingdom Anthony Joshua KO 7 (12), 1:27 12 Dec 2015 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England For WBC International, Commonwealth, and vacant British heavyweight titles
16 Win 16–0 United States Brian Minto KO 3 (10), 2:36 12 Sep 2015 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England Won vacant 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
9 Win 9–0 Hungary Sandor Balogh TKO 4 (6), 1:13 13 Oct 2012 United Kingdom Bluewater, 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 Win 2–0 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, Gillingham, England Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Regional titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Edmund Gerber 		WBC Silver International heavyweight champion
12 September 2015 – May 2016
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Andriy Rudenko
Vacant
Title last held by
Anthony Joshua 		WBC International heavyweight champion
30 July 2016 – present 		Incumbent
British heavyweight champion
7 October 2016 – present

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