DILLIAN WHYTE firmly believes that the fight between Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will go on regardless of the outcome on August 12.
That night at the O2 Arena in London Whyte and Joshua will reunite for a rematch eight years since their British title clash at the same venue.
Many wars and many victories and losses have come and gone, but the rivalry has remained the same. In his opinion, Whyte is becoming nothing to lose. Joshua is aiming to return to the top of the table and a second win over his old foe could put him in the face of Wilder next.
Why did Steve ask Steve Bunce on BBC 5Live Boxing Podcast if a victory would see him inherit the big fights to come Joshua’s way.
“I don’t think so,” he replied.
“He had a guarantee to fight Wilder win, lose or draw. That’s why they joined this war. It was a guarantee that the fight was done. He doesn’t accept this because like he says he’s risking everything, they’re talking trash. The fight is guaranteed to win, lose or draw. He’s not really not taking risks. This fight was fought out of real greed for which I am very grateful.”
Dillian Whyte’s career has been one of ups and downs and controversy. Since rising to fame following his loss to Joshua, the 36-year-old has mixed it up with the likes of Dereck Chisora, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin and Tyson Fury. In April 2022, Whyte and Fury fought each other at Wembley Stadium in front of 90,000 spectators north. Whyte’s sixth-round loss was a painful one. He then returned to the ring last November in a confusing win over Jermaine Franklin. ‘The Bodysnatcher’ was asked how life has been since losing to Fury.
“Those were the ups and downs,” he said.
“I was looking forward to participating in the second battle this year. Was up and down but hard boxing. I am used to the ups and downs in life. It’s a shame to be one of the top boxers in the world [and] I’m still struggling like I was ten years ago. I didn’t have to stand outside the Camden center selling tickets in my dressing room the weekend before I was about to enter.
“Really hard. I wasn’t treated the way I should have been treated and given the respect I should have but that’s life. When it gives you lemons, you make lemonade, so now I must be a lemonade master.
