Dillian Whyte Rules Out Retirement After Moses Itauma Knockout

Dillian Whyte, the 37-year-old veteran heavyweight boxer, has firmly ruled out retirement following his recent first-round knockout loss to rising star Moses Itauma. Despite the severity of the defeat, which lasted just 119 seconds and raised questions about the future of his career, Whyte has publicly declared his intention to continue fighting and rebuild. His recent career has been marked by setbacks, including a failed drug test later cleared as contamination, injuries, and missed opportunities such as a rematch with Anthony Joshua. Whyte's loss to Itauma dashed hopes of securing a top WBO ranking and a potential title shot, but he remains determined to make another run at a world title. Analysts suggest that Whyte may need to seek less challenging domestic fights to regain confidence, with possible opponents including Derek Chisora, though negotiations have been uncertain. Whyte expressed gratitude to his supporters and reaffirmed his fighting spirit, emphasizing that his boxing story is far from over.