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Knockout Loss Sparks Retirement Debate for Dillian Whyte

8/26/2025

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Dillian Whyte, 37, lost by knockout to Moses Itauma, prompting concerns about his boxing career.
Promoter Eddie Hearn and former fighters recommend retirement due to limited fight opportunities.
Whyte, however, insists he wants to keep fighting, declaring, "This is not where my story ends."
His next opponent is currently unknown as his career nears its conclusion.

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Story summary

Dillian Whyte, 37, lost by knockout to Moses Itauma, prompting concerns about his boxing career.
Promoter Eddie Hearn and former fighters recommend retirement due to limited fight opportunities.
Whyte, however, insists he wants to keep fighting, declaring, "This is not where my story ends."
His next opponent is currently unknown as his career nears its conclusion.