On 12 December 2015, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte squared off in one of the most highly-anticipated heavyweight bouts in years. At the time, the 2 boxers were both undefeated and held records of 14–0 and 16–0 respectively. At The O2, in front of 20,000 fans, something had to give…
Following an action-packed opening to the bout, Joshua found himself in the first Fourth Round of his career – prior to his battle with Whyte, AJ’s knockout wins had all arrived in the first 3 rounds. Momentum shifted between the boxers for the next 3 rounds, and soon, battered, bruised, but not defeated, Whyte and Joshua entered the Seventh. It would prove to be a round too many for Whyte. Less than a minute after the bell, Joshua struck his opponent with a powerful right hand that sent The Villain sprawling towards the ropes. Seconds later, after a trademark Joshua uppercut, Whyte hit the floor and the fight was over.
Fast-forward almost a decade and both Joshua and Whyte have enjoyed major success, while also suffering 3 career losses each. It seems fitting, therefore, that the 2 longtime rivals will meet again on 12 August 2023 for a rematch of their earth-shaking battle in 2015. With 20,000 fans set to fill out The O2 in the same way that they did for the boxers’ last fight, Joshua v Whyte II is set to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year.
Unsurprisingly, considering the popularity of the 2 fighters in action, official supplier tickets for the 12 August event sold out quickly, but there are a wide range of reseller tickets available now. For bird’s-eye-views of the fight and a great place to soak up the live atmosphere, 400 Level tickets are available from £120. Alternatively, towards the higher end of the price range, boxing fans can secure close-up tickets on the arena floor for around £385.
No matter where you sit, Anthony Joshua v Dillian Whyte is all set up to be a historic bout featuring 2 fighters desperate for a win that could not only cement their legacy, but also provide them with bragging rights over an old rival. Could Whyte or Joshua eventually challenge once again for a world title? Victory on 12 August would certainly help.
The road to gold begins at The O2.
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