Dillian Whyte is a British boxing legend, known for being a competitor in the heavyweight division. Despite not winning the world title, Whyte has a decent resume overall. Dillian has been a part of some of the biggest evenings in boxing in the late mid/late 2010s and early 2020s.
“The Body Snatcher” has faced top operators in Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, Tyson Fury and Moses Itauma, winning some and losing.
Dillian Whyte Basics Informaction
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dillian Whyte |
| Birth Date | 11 April 1988 |
| Birth Place | Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Afro-Jamaican |
| Religion | Christian |
| Moved To | Brixton, South London (at age 12) |
| Family Background | First millionaire in his family |
| Brother | Dean Whyte (Boxing manager & British-level promoter) |
| Parents & Other Siblings | Names not publicly shared |
| Relationship with Family | Close to all family members |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 110 kg |
| Reach | 78 inches |
| Boxing Stance | Orthodox |
Dillian Whyte Age
Dillian Whyte was born on 11 April 1988 in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica.
Dillian Whyte’s Wife and Kids
Dillian has not married. He even said many times to the media about keeping the family life private. Dillian became the father at the very young age of 13. He is the father of three children, with mothers names not being made public.
Kickboxing Career
Dillian had tried his luck in kickboxing. He even became British heavyweight kickboxing champion twice. It tempted him to even try MMA. But in 2008, while fighting under the banner of Ultimate Challenge MMA, he won his debut match in just 12 seconds. But then he started to see boxing as his future.
Amateur Boxing Career
Dillian had a limited amateur career as a boxer. He won all six fights as an amateur, winning five of them by KO/TKO. It includes a victory over Anthony Joshua, who later won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Professional Boxing Career
Dillian Whyte started his career under small-banners/promotions. On 13 May 2011, he made his debut and beat Tayar Mehmed. Fighting lower-level boxers early helped him polish his skills. And by 16 fights, he made his name decently known in the UK.
His 16th fight was for the British heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua. Whyte lost the fight (7th round, TKO), but overall spirit of his attitude made him a decent prospect.
It even made him have a deep association with Matchroom and promoter Eddie Hearn. Whyte then moved his career ahead and beat decent names like David Allen, Derek Chisora (twice), Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas.
In Augest 2020, Whyte faced Alexander Povetkin and faced a flash 5th-round knockout. But he won the rematch in just four rounds in 2021.
In April 2022, he faced Tyson Fury for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Whyte lost the fight in the sixth-round (KO). He then had three tuneups before facing young and skillful Moses Itauma in Augest 2025. Itauma won the fight in just first-round and shocked the world. But it was Whyte’s only fourth defeat of the pro career and he has won 31 of his 35 contests.
Orthodox fighter Whyte’s dream of becoming a world champion remained a dream only, but he still has a decent CV.
Dillian Whyte on Social Media
Dillian Whyte has a million-plus followers across Instagram, X and TikTok, with 45K plus subscribers on YouTube. Whyte showcases his professional life mostly on social media.
- Instagram: @dillianwhyte
- TikTok: @Dillian-Whyte
- YouTube: @dillianwhyte9307
Dillian Whyte Net Worth
Dillian Whyte’s net worth is USD 16 million. His career-high purse was against Tyson Fury in April 2022, where he made US$7.4 million. With Matchroom, Whyte has led several pay-per-views. It helped him generate decent sums.
Trivia
- Dillian Whyte’s hobbies are trevlling, swimming, watching movies and gymming.
- Dillian is a non-vegitraian and loves to eat Italian food.
- Whyte had faced doping allegations in his professional career, late 2010s.
- Whyte has played massive roles in mapping the future of boxers Fabio Wardley and Alen Babic.
- Whyte also works as a boxing manager, but he does not take cuts (money) from fighters.
- Dillian’s fights have generated millions of PPV buys overall.
- Whyte loves to spend time around costal areas.
FAQs
What has happened to Dillian Whyte?
Dillian Whyte’s first-round knockout loss to Moses Itauma in Augest 2025 put an end of his professional career.
Who has Whyte lost to?
Whyte has lost to Anthony Joshua, Alexander Povetkin, Tyson Fury and Moses Itauma in professional ranks.
Is Dillian Whyte married?
Dillian Whyte is not married. But he is the father of three children.
What was Dillian Whyte’s kickboxing record?
Dillian Whyte’s kickboxing career was 20 wins and one loss in 21 contests.
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