Dillian Whyte: record, next fight and profile →
Bitter enemies Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were reunited in an intense face-off for their grudge match on Saturday, August 12. The event sold-out The O2 in just two hours.
The fight looming ahead is not even on Anthony Joshua’s radar, no matter how often it’s been brought to his attention. Any talk of a titanic showdown with Deontay Wilder—whether later this year or early 2024—is irrelevant to the former two-time unified heavyweight titlist. The thought of such a fight was motivating enough for Joshua to get back in the ring as early as possible, though it’s Dillian Whyte who currently commands his undivided attention.
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte took a swipe at promoter Eddie Hearn, who was praising former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua at a London press conference.
Joshua, Whyte Kickoff Press Conference Photos Gallery - British heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will meet in a high-stakes rematch at The O2 Arena, London on August 12 shown exclusively live on DAZN around the world and on DAZN PPV in the UK and Ireland. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Former world champion Josh Warrington is backing the scenario of an upset when Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte collide for a second time on August 12.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, believes the heavyweight landscape is finally picking back up in 2023.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, does not see an issue with the increased pay-per-view price for the upcoming rematch with Dillian Whyte.
Eddie Hearn, promoter for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, says the British star is taking a huge risk by agreeing to fight Dillian Whyte in a rematch. On Thursday, the second fight was officially announced for August 12 at the O2 Arena in London.
British Heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will meet in an explosive rematch at The O2 in London on Saturday August 12, shown exclusively live on DAZN around the world and on DAZN PPV in the UK and Ireland.
Dillian Whyte is prepared to run it back with Anthony Joshua. Sky Sports has reported that the former title challenger has signed and returned the latest agreement for a planned August 12 rematch at The O2 in London. The development comes days after promoter Eddie Hearn removed a unilateral rematch clause favoring Joshua which previously discouraged Joshua from moving forward with the bout.