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Mar222021 by adminNo Comments

Watch Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin KO from first fight as stunning uppercut floored Brit

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Dillian Whyte was knocked out by Alexander Povetkin in August and the British heavyweight is now set for his chance to exact revenge. A positive COVID test postponed the much anticipated rematch last November, but it is now set to take place this Saturday. [embedded content] The 40-year-old Povetkin climbed off the canvas twice and flattened Whyte in round five. Whyte told Sky Sports News in the hours afterwards: “I was bossing the fight, I was winning the fight, I got clocked, it’s heavyweight boxing. “It’s not like I got beat up round after round, I got clocked, that’s all. He dipped low, I shoot the hook, he came with the uppercut and that was it. “The main thing is we’ve got a rematch, we’re gonna exercise the rematch. Whyte was KOd in round five “I’ll hav...

Jan132021 by adminNo Comments

Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte rematch date revealed as Eddie Hearn says he wants to make Deontay Wilder fight if Whyte gets revenge

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Eddie Hearn has declared that the Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte rematch is set for March 6. The promoter is going to announce his full schedule of UK shows between February and April on Friday, with Povetkin vs Whyte 2 the main attraction. Back in November, the rematch was due to happen, but Povetkin tested positive for coronavirus. Mark Robinson/Matchroom Whyte and Povetkin will meet again The BBBofC (British Boxing Board of Control) announced at the start of the year that they had put the sport on hold due to the renewed rise in COVID-19 cases and need for medical staff to be utilised elsewhere. However, it is now confirmed that boxing will be back from mid-February and Hearn is ready to make his move. He told the Ak and Barak show on Si...

Jan102019 by adminNo Comments

Wladimir Klitschko comeback? Boxing journalist details big claim about showdown with Dillian Whyte – not Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury

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RUMOURS It’s said ‘Dr Steelhammer’ will return to the ring to face a British heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko appeared to have walked off into the sunset when he announced his retirement from boxing. The former long reigning, unified, two-time heavyweight world champion quit the sport in 2017 following back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. However, his story might not yet be complete. Wladimir Klitschko retired after losing his Wembley war with Anthony Joshua British boxing journalist Steve Bunce has stated that he’s heard talk suggesting the 42-year-old Ukrainian will return to the ring in 2019. With Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury currently negotiating a rematch, Anthony Joshua is trying to secure a...

Apr242018 by adminNo Comments

Dillian Whyte ordered to face Luis Ortiz to become Deontay Wilder's 'second mandatory'

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Whyte is the WBC 'silver' championTuesday, April 24, 2018The WBC have ordered Dillian Whyte to face Luis Ortiz in a final eliminator for Deontay Wilder.However this situation is not as straightforward as it may seem, because winning this fight would only make Whyte second in line for a shot at Wilder, behind Dominic Breazeale.In an update released on Tuesday, the World Boxing Council revealed Breazeale has in fact been mandatory since beating Eric Molina last November.Therefore it is possible that Whyte may instead opt to pursue a different route and face Kubrat Pulev in an IBF final eliminator which is currently being discussed.If Whyte were to beat Pulev, he would then be mandatory to Anthony Joshua instead and the pair could stage a world level rematch of their 2015 British title b...