Dillian Whyte defeated Ebenezer Tetteh in a brutal war of attrition, with ‘The Body Snatcher’ having to overcome serious adversity in the fight.
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Dillian Whyte took heavy blows in his clash with Ebenezer Tetteh
Earlier tonight, Dillian Whyte bagged his third victory since losing to Tyson Fury against a resilient Ebenezer Tetteh inside the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar.
However, there were moments in the contest where the victory looked anything but secure.
Whyte started well, landing jabs and seemingly asserting his dominance, over what looked on paper, against an overmatched opponent.
However, in a testament to his fighting spirit, the Ghanaian landed a monstrous shot, that looked as if it hurt the Brixton scrapper.
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Utilizing his experience, Whyte survived the storm, getting back on his boxing and regaining control.
But in the fourth round, he was hurt again, with Tetteh launching everything in his arsenal to try and pull off the upset of the year.
Exhibiting heart in abundance, the Englishman bit down on his gumshield and made it through the round.
From this point on, it was one-way traffic, with Whyte landing the significantly superior blows, rocking a gassed-looking Tetteh on several occasions.
At the end of the seventh, the underdog could take no more, with his corner pulling him out.
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In the aftermath of the victory, the Jamaican-born boxer exclaimed: “I needed rounds; I need to get used to pacing rounds and using my jab.
“I’ve been off for a long time, and my last fight was only three rounds, and I was angry in my last fight, so I just went in there for the kill and didn’t use my boxing skills.
“I promised Buddy [McGirt] I would use my jab today, and I did, so he’s happy…
“Anyone that comes from a third-world country is fighting to change his life; I come from a similar background, so I know his toughness.
“I hit him with a lot of shots around the ear and the chin, and he’s tough.
“I’m glad he stood up because he gave me the rounds I need.
“I’ve had ten rounds in two years, so I’m happy.”
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