Dillian Whyte beats Mariusz Wach on unanimous points decision
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Dillian Whyte is unbeaten since he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in 2015
British heavyweight Dillian Whyte beat Poland's Mariusz Wach on a unanimous points decision, then admitted he had "felt like walking away from boxing".
The 31-year-old, who had a charge for a doping violation dropped on Friday, claimed his 27th career win in a gruelling contest in Saudi Arabia.
Whyte started brightly and threw several combinations in the early exchanges but Wach grew into the fight.
The Pole threatened late on but Whyte fired several shots in the final round.
The Briton was fighting on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr rematch at the Diriyah Arena.
Whyte admitted he was "in a dark place a few months ago" and came into the bout "about a stone and a half overweight".
Despite beating his opponent, Whyte told Sky Sports: "I boxed nowhere near my standard."
The Briton, who has only lost once in his professional career - to compatriot Joshua - added: "I wanted to stop him but he's tough. My mind hasn't been in the right place with all I've had to put up with these last six months.
"I've been screwed over the last couple of months but I've stuck at it - I am as tough as old boots.
"I've been through hell. I went from being a hero to being a nobody. I felt like walking away from boxing.
"My team have stuck by me and I thank them for that and for getting me out here for this show."
Later in the evening, Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin fought out a draw with American Michael Hunter.
The 31-year-old Hunter flew out of the blocks and rocked Povetkin, 40, in the first round but the veteran recovered to earn a draw.
- Published7 December 2019
