Dillian Whyte gets ready to return to the ring this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight boxer will face young British talent Moses Itauma in a fight that could make or break his career comeback.
Whyte's journey to this moment reads like a movie script. Born in Port Antonio, Jamaica during a hurricane in 1988, he faced extreme poverty as a child. The boxer recalls eating from garbage cans just to survive. When his mother moved the family to London, England, Whyte's challenges only changed form.
As a teenager, Whyte got caught up in gang life, dealing with stabbings and shootings. He became a father at just 13 years old. But kickboxing offered him a way out.
"I got into trouble, I started training to stay out of trouble, and kickboxing and boxing saved my life,"Whyte said.
At 20, Whyte turned pro in boxing. He quickly became a key figure in the British heavyweight scene, known for his aggressive style and strong heart. Fans will remember his battles with Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, and Joseph Parker.
But Whyte's career hasn't been without controversy. In 2012, he got a two-year suspension for using methylhexanamine from a Jack3D supplement. In 2019, he tested positive before his fight with Oscar Rivas but got cleared by the UK Anti-Doping Agency. Last year, his rematch with Anthony Joshua got cancelled over another claimed contamination.
His biggest shot came in 2022 when he faced Tyson Fury for the WBC title. Fury knocked him out in the sixth round.
Now, at 35, Whyte looks to prove he's still got what it takes. He'll face 20-year-old Moses Itauma, a rising star in the heavyweight division. The fight will test if Whyte's experience can overcome youth and speed.
For Whyte, who's faced hurricanes, hunger, and violence, this fight is just another challenge to overcome. The man who started his own "22 DOGS" brand knows a thing or two about survival. Saturday night will show if he can survive in the ring once more.
