Dillian Whyte’s trainer Buddy McGirt believes the veteran heavyweight can still become a world champion.
Whyte made a return to boxing after a 16 month absence following an adverse drugs test, and defeated Christian Hammer in his comeback fight.
Whyte is now 36, and working with McGirt as he continues in search of a title, and it appears that he may need to improve upon his showing against Hammer if he is to stand a real chance.
American trainer McGirt is optimistic.
“I honestly think he can become a champion,” said McGirt, reported Boxing Scene.
“I mean, if I didn't have faith in him, I would not be wasting neither one of our times.”
He continued: “Well, you know, it’s hard, I’m not even gonna judge Dillian on it because Hammer just came out like a wild man and went for broke, he went for broke early. I told Dillian, ‘Look he’s going to quit, I’m telling you he’s gonna give it all he got and if it doesn’t work, he’s gonna quit,’ and that’s exactly what happened.”
Whyte has been targeted for another fight with Joseph Parker, who he fought back in 2018 - the Briton winning by decision.
Parker is the WBO interim champion and a win for Whyte would put him in line for another world title shot at some point, potentially against the winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, who fight on May 18 on DAZN PPV.
“Yeah I saw [the call out video], I thought it was very funny,” commented McGirt.
“I think it'd be a very good fight for boxing. I didn’t see the first fight, I’m not gonna lie to you. But listen, I love and got nothing but tons of respect for Mr. Parker. I mean, I think he’s one hell of a fighter. I’ve always thought that when I first met him, when he was a kid, I thought he was special. But my man Dillian is going to do the job.”
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