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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...

Aug222020 by adminNo Comments

Whyte vs Povetkin LIVE: Stream, TV channel, ring walk time, radio coverage and latest updates

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Dillian Whyte returns to the boxing ring tonight to take on Alexander Povetkin at Matchroom’s ‘Fight Camp’ in Essex. The ‘Body Snatcher’ was slated to face the tough Russian in Manchester in May but the bout was put back due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Now the two heavyweights will finally go toe-to-toe in the biggest bout since boxing returned. Whyte and Povetkin are set to do their ring walks at 10pm UK time. Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon is on the undercard, ring walks due at 9.15pm. Sky Sports Box Office is showing the night’s action, with the undercard coverage starting at 7pm. The show costs £19.95 to watch. You can live stream the action on your mobile or tablet. talkSPORT will bring you the latest radio coverage HERE For latest updates and action follow our live blog below… ...

Sep222018 by adminNo Comments

Anthony Joshua stops Alexander Povetkin to retain world heavyweight titles

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Anthony Joshua delivered a stunning finish to stop a game Alexander Povetkin and retain his world heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium.The IBF, WBO and WBA champion, criticised in some quarters for failing to finalise a deal with the division's other high-profile names, responded emphatically with a seventh-round stoppage of the Russian, who had never been beaten inside the distance. After an early chess match in which Joshua suffered a bloodied nose before cutting his rival, the Briton grew in confidence and a savage right hand followed by a left hook began an onslaught which would prove telling. Another right-left combination downed Povetkin, who somehow made the count, only t...