⚠️ Suspended by [Commission] until [Date]
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| ⚖️ 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 |
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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:
- Whyte’s signature left hook is most dangerous after he pins rivals to the ropes with a busy jab and shoulder pressure.
- Many of his stoppages come in rounds 4–8, when his body work starts to slow opponents.
- He often switches between high guard and cross-arm defense to bait shots for counters.
- Whyte has fought world-class opposition for years, giving him one of the deepest résumés among British heavyweights.
- 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 |