Dillian Whyte

Dillian Whyte

31 ❌ 4 ➖ 0
21 KOs 4 KOs
⚖️ Division: heavyweight
⭐️ Rating: #38 / 1,608 (all) · #10 / 57 (heavy)
Status: active
Bouts: 35
⏳ Rounds: 193
KO Percentage: 67.74%
Career: 2011–2025
Alias: “The Body Snatcher”
Age: 37
Stance: orthodox
Height: 6′ 4″ / 193 cm
Reach: 78″ / 198 cm
Nationality: United Kingdom
Residence: Brixton, London, United Kingdom
Birthplace: Port Antonio, Jamaica
Debut: 2011-05-13
ID#: 569964

Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte has been one of the defining heavyweight contenders of the last decade: rugged, fan-friendly, and always a threat to change a fight with one explosive sequence. Born in Jamaica and raised in Brixton, London, Whyte turned professional in 2011 and built his reputation as a pressure fighter with a punishing left hook and underrated counter-right hand. Across 35 pro bouts he owns a 31-4 record with 21 knockouts, a finishing rate that reflects both his power and his willingness to trade in the pocket. At 193 cm tall with a long 198 cm reach, Whyte blends size with a bruising inside game, often backing opponents to the ropes before ripping hooks upstairs and to the body.
Whyte’s career has been shaped by high-stakes matchups. He rose through the British scene and later became a consistent presence in world-level eliminators, sharing the ring with elite names such as Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Alexander Povetkin. His best nights show the full “Body Snatcher” package: steady jab pressure to set range, feints to draw counters, then sudden, violent hook-and-uppercut combinations. He is also known for durability and recoverability—able to ride out danger and re-assert momentum over the middle rounds.
Recent years have been a mix of resurgence and setbacks. Whyte returned with gritty wins over Jermaine Franklin Jr., Christian Hammer, and Ebenezer Tetteh, then met a surging Moses Itauma in August 2025, where he was stopped early in a tough outing. Even with that loss, Whyte remains a relevant figure in the heavyweight landscape: experienced, dangerous, and still capable of spoiling nights for anyone who takes him lightly.

Tips / interesting facts:

  1. Whyte’s signature left hook is most dangerous after he pins rivals to the ropes with a busy jab and shoulder pressure.
  2. Many of his stoppages come in rounds 4–8, when his body work starts to slow opponents.
  3. He often switches between high guard and cross-arm defense to bait shots for counters.
  4. Whyte has fought world-class opposition for years, giving him one of the deepest résumés among British heavyweights.
  5. Even in losses, he typically remains competitive early, so opponents must stay disciplined from the opening bell.

Professional Fight History (Box-pro)

Date Opponent (record at time) Result Venue / City Notes
Aug 2025 Moses Itauma (12-0-0) Loss (TKO) ANB Arena, Riyadh Stopped R1
Dec 2024 Ebenezer Tetteh (23-1-0) Win (RTD) Europa Point, Gibraltar Corner stoppage R7
Mar 2024 Christian Hammer (27-10-0) Win (RTD) Royal Theatre, Castlebar Hammer retired R3
Nov 2022 Jermaine Franklin Jr. (21-0-0) Win (MD) Wembley Arena, London 12 rounds
Apr 2022 Tyson Fury (31-0-1) Loss (TKO) Wembley Stadium, London Stopped R6
Mar 2021 Alexander Povetkin (36-2-1) Win (TKO) Gibraltar Stopped R4
Aug 2020 Alexander Povetkin (35-2-1) Loss (KO) Brentwood, UK KO R5
Dec 2019 Mariusz Wach (35-5-0) Win (UD) Diriyah Arena, Saudi Arabia 10 rounds
Jul 2019 Oscar Rivas (26-0-0) Win (UD) O2 Arena, London 12 rounds
Dec 2018 Derek Chisora (29-8-0) Win (KO) O2 Arena, London KO R11
2011–2018 Multiple opponents Mostly wins UK & international venues Rise through British and world ranks
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