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In a turn of events that has shocked the world of boxing, heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has signed on the dotted line. Setting the wheels in motion for one of the most eagerly anticipated rematches of recent years. The agreement, inked with a mixture of resolve and bold defiance, now teases a showdown that promises more than just a fight. It’s a battle of wills, a grudge match that brings with it a riveting narrative of vengeance.

With the ink still drying on the contract, the stage is all but set for Whyte to square off against none other than Anthony Joshua. The pugilist rivalry, marred by a fiery history and a disputed rematch clause, is now on the brink of a spectacular climax. Amidst all this, Whyte had something peculiar to say about the upcoming match. A statement that has the boxing world on tenterhooks, waiting for the bell to ring.

Dillian Whyte: An undeterred warrior vows redemption

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Stemming from a long-standing rivalry, Dillian Whyte is determined to avenge his defeat in their 2015 clash where Joshua claimed the British heavyweight title. Fueled by the thrill of the impending fight, Whyte expressed his motivation to Sky Sports.

He declared, “I’ve been up for fighting Joshua since the day I lost to him in 2015.” The rematch with Joshua holds a particular significance for Whyte, as it presents an opportunity to equal the score. “The score is 1-1 so far. He’s won one. I beat him in the amateurs, he beat me in the pros so I want to get even,” Whyte added.

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Whyte, brimming with confidence, plans to take the fight to Joshua from the onset, intending to push him onto the back foot. In a striking remark, he asserted, “I’ll just go to war. I want to go to war because I think that’s a good way to fight him, pressure him, back him up, and start getting him on the back foot as early as possible and I’m strong enough, I’m big enough to do that.”

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This fight is more than just a rematch for Whyte; it’s about settling a personal score, proving his mettle, and redemption. His determined words reverberate with a promise of an intense bout that has everyone on the edge of their seats. In their previous face-off, Joshua emerged victorious with a seventh-round stoppage. Yet, Whyte remains undeterred, his determination to rise to the challenge only strengthens.

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