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Dillian Whyte has one last chance to cement himself as legitimate heavyweight title contender when he takes on Anthony Joshua on August 12.
The fight, which will be shown live on DAZN, is the first time Whyte and Joshua have gone head-to-head since their encounter at London's O2 Arena in 2015.
Whyte at times showed that he had the tools to beat Joshua, but 'The Bodysnatcher' was eventually stopped in the seventh round by his rival who went onto to win the IBF world heavyweight title in his next fight.
Now, after failing to beat WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury last year, the door is quickly shutting for Whyte when it comes to pursuing the big names which makes this fight against Joshua massive when it comes to prolonging his caeer.
DAZN takes a look at the career of Whyte ahead of this career defining fight.
What is Dillian Whyte's record?
Dillian Whyte boasts a 29-3 professional record with 19 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Championships
Dillian Whyte has not held any major titles, but he has challenged for a world title when he fought WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in April 2022.
This fight did not go to plan however for Whyte, who was stopped in the sixth round by a brutal uppercut from Fury.
Biggest wins
Whyte and Parker meet in hard-hitting contest; July 28, 2018
The heavyweight contest between Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker was one which unexpectedly caught fire.
It had everything fans would have wanted and Whyte looked to be cruising to victory after knocking down Parker in both the second and ninth rounds.
However, Whyte was given a scare in round 12 when a Parker right hand sent the British fighter onto the canvas in the closing stages. Whyte was able to rise back off the canvas and managed to see the fight out, and was awarded the win on the judges' scorecards.
Whyte knocks out veteran Chisora in rematch; December 22, 2018
After beating Derek Chisora two years earlier via a split decision, Dillian Whyte ran it back with British veteran in what was a thrilling encounter.
Unlike the first meeting, Whyte made sure that the fight did not go the full 12 round distance and hit Chisora with a counter left which sent him careering backwards signalling an end to the fight.
Whyte earns redemption against Povetkin; March 27, 2021
After being humiliated seven months previously by Alexander Povetkin at Fight Camp, Dillian Whyte looked to settle the score in Gibraltar against the former world title challenger.
Unlike the first fight where a lapse in concentration saw Whyte knocked out by Povetkin, 'The Bodysnatcher' produced a disciplined performance in the rematch and in the fourth ended the fight with a brutal left hook.
This victory then put Whyte at the front of the queue for a number of potential world title opportunities.
Joshua vs. Whyte 2 fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, August 12
- Time: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Joshua vs. Whyte 2 on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
For DAZN subscribers in the UK and Ireland, the fight will be available on DAZN PPV and will cost £26.99 via DAZN.com. Prices may vary on other providers.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is the Joshua vs. Whyte 2 fight?
The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London.
When do tickets go on-sale for Joshua vs. Whyte 2?
General sale tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and AXS from 9 a.m. BST on Monday, July 10.
Anthony Joshua record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: October 15, 1989
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: 82"
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 25-3 (22 KOs)
Dillian Whyte record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: April 11, 1988
- Height: 6' 4"
- Reach: 78"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 29-3 (19 KOs)
Joshua vs. Whyte fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte; Heavyweight
- Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong; Heavyweight