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Whyte withdraws from highly-anticipated all-British clash
Dillian Whyte, 36, has withdrawn from his bout against Joe Joyce scheduled for April 5 in Manchester. The London rivals were set to face off in a highly-anticipated fight.
Reason for withdrawal
Whyte pulled out of the clash due to an inflamed finger, leaving Joyce without an opponent for the upcoming match.
Joyce still set to fight
Despite Whyte's withdrawal, Joe Joyce is still scheduled to headline the event, with Lawrence Okolie facing Richard Riakporhe on the same bill.
Search for replacement
Organizers are now scrambling to find a new opponent to replace Dillian Whyte in the upcoming bout against Joe Joyce.
What's next for Joyce
According to a source close to Joyce, the Olympic silver medalist is open to facing other top heavyweights like Filip Hrgovic, Jarrell Miller, or even a rematch with Daniel Dubois.
Background on Whyte and Joyce
Dillian Whyte needed a marquee opponent after a previous failed drugs test and has been rebuilding his career. Meanwhile, Joe Joyce has faced challenges in his recent fights, losing three of his last four matches.
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