Coming off his KO loss to Tyson Fury earlier this year, heavyweight Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte (28-3, 19 KOs) will return against undefeated Jermaine Franklin (21-0, 14 KOs) on November 26 in a twelve-rounder at the OVO Arena in London, live worldwide on DAZN.
Dillian Whyte: “I can’t wait to get into the ring and show the world that when push comes to shove I can get right back up in Wembley and remind everyone why I was WBC number one for over four years. As an undefeated heavyweight, Franklin is a dangerous guy but I’m going to teach him quite a few lessons at the OVO on November 26. Most importantly, I’m going to teach him how to lose.”
Jermaine Franklin: “When I beat Dillian I want this victory to be followed with a title shot or a major fight to take me to the title. I’m like Holyfield. I’m a warrior. I’m from the hood. You have to take my heart and that will never happen in the ring. I have speed and power. I have no problem taking a punch to land my own. I am America’s next heavyweight champion.”
The undercard sees unbeaten heavyweight Fabio Wardley (14-0, 13 KOs) clash with Nathan Gorman (19-1, 13 KOs) for the vacant British Title, former WBA light heavyweight world title challenger Craig Richards (17-3-1, 10 KOs) take on Ricards Bolotniks (19-6-1, 8 KOs) and female super lightweight Sandy Ryan (4-1, 2 KOs) challenge Magali Rodriguez (20-6-2, 9 KOs) for her WBC Silver title.
Damn! I thought this burn out blob retired! His is being used as a stepping stone for the new up and comers! He gon’ get the beating of his life!!!!!
Never been too high on Franklin, but I wouldn’t be too shocked if he took this one, depending on what Whyte shows up. He’s been brutally stopped (with uppercuts) in two of his last three fights.
Gorman vs Wardley, that’s an interesting one.
not exciting… but fine
Franklin is a part time boxer if Whyte loses to him his career is over
Whyte is done no matter what. He was never anything special.
I think Whyte has had a decent career. Few nice wins. I actually think he froze a bit against Fury. Either that or he was shot. Doubt he has much left though. Can’t imagine what his pathway to the top would be
Decent career but lots of hard fights and damage. The fact that Chisora has a stadium fight and title shot shows anything can happen so financially makes sense for him to hang around. Health wise it’s v unwise and financially post Fury he should be secure.
Bad fight for Gorman. He won’t make it through 12.