The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte appears to be on the verge of being officially confirmed, according to the latest updates.
It is highly probable that the two British fighters will meet again in the summer for their highly anticipated showdown.
Dillian Whyte reportedly signs contract to face Anthony Joshua on August 12
There has been a range of divergent opinions expressed about the upcoming bout between Joshua and Whyte, creating uncertainty about the fight’s status.
CONTRACT SIGNED ✍🏼✅
Sky Sports are reporting that Dillian Whyte has now signed the contract to rematch Anthony Joshua this summer ‼️
Who wins? 👀#JoshuaWhyte2 | #AnthonyJoshua | #BoxingNews pic.twitter.com/h2BQyuUl8H
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) July 2, 2023
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, recently addressed the situation and shared details about the match, shedding some light on the matter.
Boxing enthusiasts finally have a reason to be thrilled as some exciting news emerges. Until just a week ago, there was no official date set for the highly anticipated clash between the two heavyweights.
However, the probability of the epic showdown has significantly increased as the date has now been confirmed for August 12, with London’s O2 Arena chosen as the venue.
Eddie Hearn expressed Joshua’s strong desire to face Dillian Whyte in August, highlighting Joshua’s intention to use this fight as preparation for his expected bout against Deontay Wilder in December.
‼️ Eddie Hearn has declared that Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder is now “virtually agreed” to take place in December/January following talks with the Saudis this week. He said: “We virtually have a deal agreed in principle, subject to a few final discussions.” [@BoxingNewsED] pic.twitter.com/Al7olZ9bDx
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 2, 2023
Similarly, Whyte is motivated to step into the ring and seek revenge. They both defeated Jermain Franklin in their last fight inside the ring.
What is Dillian Whyte known for?
Whyte has a distinguished boxing career and is well-known in the sport for his successful tenure as a professional heavyweight boxer. The British boxer has achieved a lot including the British heavyweight title, WBO heavyweight championship, and WBC Silver heavyweight championship.
Alexander Povetkin, Oscar Rivas, Joseph Parker, and Derek Chisora were among the notable boxers Dillian faced and beat. The 35-year-old boxer, whose pro record stands at 29-3-0, has made a name for himself through these triumphs, which have demonstrated his abilities and tenacity in the ring.
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