On December 12, 2015, Anthony Joshua met his outdated newbie Rival Dillian Whyte on the 02 Area, London. It was principally AJ in management, however Whyte did catch him within the second spherical. The stoppage got here in spherical seven, with Joshua rocking his outdated rival with a proper hook, which he adopted up with a devastating uppercut, ending the combat.
Each had been supposed to fulfill once more on August 12, 2023, earlier than the combat was cancelled on August 5 because of the information “Whyte had returned antagonistic analytical findings as a part of a random anti-doping protocol.” Speak of a Joshua vs Whyte rematch has by no means gone away since, and “The Physique Snatcher” has had his say when talking to Sky Sports activities on a possible rematch whereas dismissing his outdated rival.
Dillian Whyte Questions Anthony Joshua’s Future, Eyes Rematch
Whyte Believes Joshua’s Profession is Over
Whyte returned to motion on December 15, 2024, beating Ebenezer Tetteh, who retired on the finish of spherical seven. It was an unconvincing efficiency from “The Physique Snatcher,” nevertheless it hasn’t stopped the Jamaican-born fighter from waiting for potential future large fights, together with a rematch with AJ: “[Joshua] Sounds excellent for me. They don’t must ask me twice. They discuss me as an possibility, however they haven’t stated something to me, so it’s simply negotiation ways from them,”Whyte stated.
He added: “However I’m up for the combat and I’m able to combat once more.”
Dillian Whyte may very well be subsequent for Joshua, and on that chance, he stated: “If he needs to combat, then all they’ve obtained to do is name me.” He continued: “I’m all the time up for combating AJ. No drawback for me. Nonetheless, personally, I feel he’s completed.”
The Future
It’s unclear what’s subsequent for Joshua or Whyte and the way a lot they’ve left of their careers. The query stays: may both make it again to the heavyweight prime desk? A rematch between them would undoubtedly sign the tip of the loser’s profession. 2025 is shaping as much as be a memorable 12 months for the heavyweight division. How a lot AJ and Whyte might be concerned stays to be seen.
