Dillian Whyte’s brother, Dean Whyte, spoke that he may have to retire after his first knockout loss to heavyweight contender Moses Itauma last Saturday night, August 16, in Riyadh.
Dillian Whyte’s knockout explained
Dean gives an indication of an injury that had whye (31-4, 21 COs) in the fight, and Team Itauma utilized it by going behind him early in the first round. The defeat showed Dean that his brother, Dillian, should sit down and consider pension for his own health. He points out that Whyte is 37, an era on which many fighters walk away from the game.
Dean Whyte about the loss of the brother
“He made the same mistake, and he hit it. He saw the opening and he went for it, ‘Dean Whyte said Second -bedT about his brother, Dillian Whyte’s mistakes that led to his knockout loss against Moses Itauma last Saturday.
The mistakes Dean refers to are Whyte that pulls back to the ropes in the first round, in the first round, behind his guard and not throwing push.
Itauma (13-0, 11 COs) utilized the Dillians’ defense position by shooting him uninterrupted to send him on the canvas on all four. Referee Mikael Hook immediately stopped the fight after a Groggy-Whyte got back on his feet. The time was 1:59.
Injury’s impact on Whyte vs. Itauma
“People whisper about injuries. It was probably another factor,” Dean said about Whyte. “They (Team Itauma) thought,” Let’s test the waters early to see if we can get him away, “and it came about,” Dean said of the physical problems of whyte that plays a factor in his loss. ‘
Many fans noticed before the fight that Whyte has a bone problem that has affected his mobility. In that case, it would make sense to fight against the ropes. He didn’t look strong on his feet.
Whyte’s brother discusses retirement
“Family, blood, brother, I don’t know,” Dean said when asked if he wanted to see Whyte continued with his career or retiring. “I have to be on the lookout for my brother. I have to be on the lookout for him and his safety. He has a health. He goes on. He did not take up the biggest punishment, but at 37 some guys hung them now. He has to go away and figure it out. I just don’t want to see more growing battles that are in this way. ‘
Itauma vs. Whyte Punch Stats
- Moses Itauma 19 of 34 for 55.9%
- Dillian Whyte: 2 of 12 for 16.7%.
Last updated on 08/19/2025
