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Dillian Whyte wants to repay Alexander Povetkin in kind

Dillian Whyte said he wants to do to Alexander Povetkin what Povetkin did to him in their first fight.

It’s generally awkward when a fighter is asked to discuss a fight in which he was brutally knocked out.

Dillian Whyte was no exception during Thursday’s final news conference before his rematch with Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night at Europa Point Sports Complex in the British territory of Gibraltar, which borders Spain.

Whyte had put Povetkin down twice and seemed to be on his way to a stoppage when the Russian ended the fight with a single uppercut in Round 5 last August outside London.

“Yeah, you know,” he started when asked about the setback. “The first fight was a good fight, we both fought well. I knocked him down a couple of times. He came back to win. Congratulations to him, he landed a good punch. He did well.

“I’m glad that he took the rematch. And I’m glad that we’re here again. We’re about to get it on in two days.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RBRhTU3uA

Indeed, the blessing for Whyte is that he has the opportunity to change the conversation. And what better way to do that than pay Povetkin back in kind.

Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs) acknowledged that his primary goal is to emerge victorious, however that looks. But he also has made it clear that he wants to do to Povetkin what Povetkin did to him.

“I’m a competitor,” Whyte responded when asked whether he wants a knockout. “I hate losing anything. So I want to make it 1-1. That’s the plan.”

Whyte’s trainer, Xavier Miller, chalked up the earlier setback to “heavyweight boxing” and shifted focus to Saturday.

“The tone of the fight, the way the fight was going, it was only going one way,” Miller said. “But this is heavyweight boxing. We’ve made no excuses, we’ve just gone straight back into the camp.

“And all I want to focus on now is Saturday. Like I said, the last fight is done. We have to win on Saturday, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

Povetkin (36-2-1, 25 KOs) also has no interest in focusing on the first fight.

The 41-year-old former Olympic champion implied that the rematch could look different from the original. He also made it clear that he’s not even thinking about the prospect of another stoppage.

“You always forget the first fight,” he said through a translator. “… I think Dillian will be better in the second fight than he was in the first one. At the same time, I’ll try to be more careful, to pay attention to my defense. …

“I don’t have this feeling that I will knock him out. I’m just coming over to win. It could go the distance. I’m not focused on the knockout. I just need to follow my plan.”

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Dillian Whyte wants to repay Alexander Povetkin in kind

Dillian Whyte said he wants to do to Alexander Povetkin what Povetkin did to him in their first fight.

It’s generally awkward when a fighter is asked to discuss a fight in which he was brutally knocked out.

Dillian Whyte was no exception during Thursday’s final news conference before his rematch with Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night at Europa Point Sports Complex in the British territory of Gibraltar, which borders Spain.

Whyte had put Povetkin down twice and seemed to be on his way to a stoppage when the Russian ended the fight with a single uppercut in Round 5 last August outside London.

“Yeah, you know,” he started when asked about the setback. “The first fight was a good fight, we both fought well. I knocked him down a couple of times. He came back to win. Congratulations to him, he landed a good punch. He did well.

“I’m glad that he took the rematch. And I’m glad that we’re here again. We’re about to get it on in two days.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RBRhTU3uA

Indeed, the blessing for Whyte is that he has the opportunity to change the conversation. And what better way to do that than pay Povetkin back in kind.

Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs) acknowledged that his primary goal is to emerge victorious, however that looks. But he also has made it clear that he wants to do to Povetkin what Povetkin did to him.

“I’m a competitor,” Whyte responded when asked whether he wants a knockout. “I hate losing anything. So I want to make it 1-1. That’s the plan.”

Whyte’s trainer, Xavier Miller, chalked up the earlier setback to “heavyweight boxing” and shifted focus to Saturday.

“The tone of the fight, the way the fight was going, it was only going one way,” Miller said. “But this is heavyweight boxing. We’ve made no excuses, we’ve just gone straight back into the camp.

“And all I want to focus on now is Saturday. Like I said, the last fight is done. We have to win on Saturday, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

Povetkin (36-2-1, 25 KOs) also has no interest in focusing on the first fight.

The 41-year-old former Olympic champion implied that the rematch could look different from the original. He also made it clear that he’s not even thinking about the prospect of another stoppage.

“You always forget the first fight,” he said through a translator. “… I think Dillian will be better in the second fight than he was in the first one. At the same time, I’ll try to be more careful, to pay attention to my defense. …

“I don’t have this feeling that I will knock him out. I’m just coming over to win. It could go the distance. I’m not focused on the knockout. I just need to follow my plan.”

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Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II: date, time, how to watch, background

Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II: date, time, how to watch, background.

Alexander Povetkin meets Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their unforgettable August fight, in which THE RUSSIAN survived two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut.

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ALEXANDER POVETKIN (36-2-1, 25 KOs) VS.
DILLIAN WHYTE (27-2, 18 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CekGA9CA0

  • Date: Saturday, March 27
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET / noon PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Gilbraltar
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Cost: DAZN: $19.99 per month or $99 annually
  • Division: Heavyweight (no limit)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Whyte 3-1 favorite
  • Also on the card: Ted Cheeseman vs. James Metcalf, junior middleweights; Chris Kongo vs. Michael McKinson, welterweights
  • Prediction: Whyte KO 9
  • Background: Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop the favored Whyte with a single left uppercut in the fifth round on Aug. 22 outside London, which cost Whyte his mandatory status. The rematch is Saturday in the British territory of Gibraltar (bordering Spain). Povetkin, 41, had mixed results the past few years – losing to Anthony Joshua, outpointing Hughie Fury and then drawing with Michael Hunter – and he struggled for four-plus rounds against Whyte, going down twice in Round 4 in what seemed to be the beginning of the end for him. Indeed, his career as an elite heavyweight seemed to be in doubt as the bell rang to start Round 5. And then one perfect punch changed everything. Whyte fell flat on his back and had no hope of continuing, a major setback for him that gave new life to Povetkin’s career. Can he do it again? The oddsmakers don’t think so. They’ve made Whyte around a 3-1 favorite, which presumably was based on his recent history and the early rounds of the first fight. The Londoner had won 11 fights since he was stopped by Joshua in 2015, including victories over Dereck Chisora (twice), Robert Helenius, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas. And he seemed to be on his way to a stoppage against Povetkin. He had better get it right this time. It would be difficult to battle back from another loss. Povetkin will be motivated: If the Russian can pull off another upset, he will be in excellent position to get a big-money fight before he’s finished. The rematch was postponed multiple times, first when Povetkin tested positive for COVID-19 and then because of pandemic restrictions.

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Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II: date, time, how to watch, background

Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II: date, time, how to watch, background.

Alexander Povetkin meets Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their unforgettable August fight, in which THE RUSSIAN survived two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut.

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ALEXANDER POVETKIN (36-2-1, 25 KOs) VS.
DILLIAN WHYTE (27-2, 18 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CekGA9CA0

  • Date: Saturday, March 27
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET / noon PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Gilbraltar
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Cost: DAZN: $19.99 per month or $99 annually
  • Division: Heavyweight (no limit)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Whyte 3-1 favorite
  • Also on the card: Ted Cheeseman vs. James Metcalf, junior middleweights; Chris Kongo vs. Michael McKinson, welterweights
  • Prediction: Whyte KO 9
  • Background: Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop the favored Whyte with a single left uppercut in the fifth round on Aug. 22 outside London, which cost Whyte his mandatory status. The rematch is Saturday in the British territory of Gibraltar (bordering Spain). Povetkin, 41, had mixed results the past few years – losing to Anthony Joshua, outpointing Hughie Fury and then drawing with Michael Hunter – and he struggled for four-plus rounds against Whyte, going down twice in Round 4 in what seemed to be the beginning of the end for him. Indeed, his career as an elite heavyweight seemed to be in doubt as the bell rang to start Round 5. And then one perfect punch changed everything. Whyte fell flat on his back and had no hope of continuing, a major setback for him that gave new life to Povetkin’s career. Can he do it again? The oddsmakers don’t think so. They’ve made Whyte around a 3-1 favorite, which presumably was based on his recent history and the early rounds of the first fight. The Londoner had won 11 fights since he was stopped by Joshua in 2015, including victories over Dereck Chisora (twice), Robert Helenius, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas. And he seemed to be on his way to a stoppage against Povetkin. He had better get it right this time. It would be difficult to battle back from another loss. Povetkin will be motivated: If the Russian can pull off another upset, he will be in excellent position to get a big-money fight before he’s finished. The rematch was postponed multiple times, first when Povetkin tested positive for COVID-19 and then because of pandemic restrictions.

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Fight Week: Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte, Part II

Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte meet in a rematch of their fight in August in which Povetkin scored a stunning knockout.

FIGHT WEEK

Can Alexander Povetkin do it again? The Russian meets Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their unforgettable August fight, in which Povetkin survived two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut.

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AMANDA SERRANO (39-1-1, 29 KOs) VS.
DANIELA ROMINA BERMUDEZ (29-3-2, 10 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6SjAEvUSfQ

  • When: Thursday, March 25
  • Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • TV/Stream: NBC Sports Network
  • Division: Featherweight (126 pounds)
  • At stake: Serrano’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: NA
  • Also on the card: Abimael Ortiz vs. Eduardo Baez, junior featherweights
  • Prediction: Serrano UD
  • Background: Serrano, a native of Puerto Rico who lives in Brooklyn, has won nine world titles across seven divisions (between 115 and 140 pounds). She’ll be defending two 126-pound belts on Thursday at Plaza del Quinto Centenario in Old San Juan. The southpaw has won 25 consecutive fights – 20 by knockout — since losing a decision to Frida Wallberg back in 2012. She fought last on Dec. 16, when she stopped Dahiana Santana in the first round. Bermudez currently holds bantamweight and junior featherweight titles, meaning she’s attempting to hold belts in three divisions simultaneously. The Argentine also is on a hot streak, having gone 13-0-1 since he was outpointed by Yesica Bopp in 2014. She stopped Cintia Castillo in 10 rounds on Dec. 4.

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ALEXANDER POVETKIN (36-2-1, 25 KOs) VS.
DILLIAN WHYTE (27-2, 18 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CekGA9CA0

  • When: Saturday, March 27
  • Where: Gilbraltar
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Division: Heavyweight (no limit)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Whyte 3-1 favorite
  • Also on the card: Ted Cheeseman vs. James Metcalf, junior middleweights; Chris Kongo vs. Michael McKinson, welterweights
  • Prediction: Whyte KO 9
  • Background: Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop the favored Whyte with a single left uppercut in the fifth round on Aug. 22 outside London, which cost Whyte his mandatory status. The rematch is Saturday in the British territory of Gibraltar (bordering Spain). Povetkin, 41, had mixed results the past few years – losing to Anthony Joshua, outpointing Hughie Fury and then drawing with Michael Hunter – and he struggled for four-plus rounds against Whyte, going down twice in Round 4 in what seemed to be the beginning of the end for him. Indeed, his career as an elite heavyweight seemed to be in doubt as the bell rang to start Round 5. And then one perfect punch changed everything. Whyte fell flat on his back and had no hope of continuing, a major setback for him that gave new life to Povetkin’s career. Can he do it again? The oddsmakers don’t think so. They’ve made Whyte around a 3-1 favorite, which presumably was based on his recent history and the early rounds of the first fight. The Londoner had won 11 fights since he was stopped by Joshua in 2015, including victories over Dereck Chisora (twice), Robert Helenius, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas. And he seemed to be on his way to a stoppage against Povetkin. He had better get it right this time. It would be difficult to battle back from another loss. Povetkin will be motivated: If the Russian can pull off another upset, he will be in excellent position to get a big-money fight before he’s finished.

***

Also fighting this week: Junior welterweight prospect Akeem Ennis Brown (14-0, 1 KOs) will defend his Commonwealth and British titles against Sam Maxwell (14-0, 1 KOs) on Friday at Copper Box Arena in London (BT Sport). And, at the same venue the following day, Willy Hutchinson (13-0, 9 KOs) and Lennox Clarke (19-1-1, 7 KOs) fight for the vacant Commonwealth and British super middleweight belts (BT Sport).

 

Fight Week: Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte, Part II

Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte meet in a rematch of their fight in August in which Povetkin scored a stunning knockout.

FIGHT WEEK

Can Alexander Povetkin do it again? The Russian meets Dillian Whyte in a rematch of their unforgettable August fight, in which Povetkin survived two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut.

***

AMANDA SERRANO (39-1-1, 29 KOs) VS.
DANIELA ROMINA BERMUDEZ (29-3-2, 10 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6SjAEvUSfQ

  • When: Thursday, March 25
  • Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • TV/Stream: NBC Sports Network
  • Division: Featherweight (126 pounds)
  • At stake: Serrano’s WBC and WBO titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: NA
  • Also on the card: Abimael Ortiz vs. Eduardo Baez, junior featherweights
  • Prediction: Serrano UD
  • Background: Serrano, a native of Puerto Rico who lives in Brooklyn, has won nine world titles across seven divisions (between 115 and 140 pounds). She’ll be defending two 126-pound belts on Thursday at Plaza del Quinto Centenario in Old San Juan. The southpaw has won 25 consecutive fights – 20 by knockout — since losing a decision to Frida Wallberg back in 2012. She fought last on Dec. 16, when she stopped Dahiana Santana in the first round. Bermudez currently holds bantamweight and junior featherweight titles, meaning she’s attempting to hold belts in three divisions simultaneously. The Argentine also is on a hot streak, having gone 13-0-1 since he was outpointed by Yesica Bopp in 2014. She stopped Cintia Castillo in 10 rounds on Dec. 4.

***

ALEXANDER POVETKIN (36-2-1, 25 KOs) VS.
DILLIAN WHYTE (27-2, 18 KOs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CekGA9CA0

  • When: Saturday, March 27
  • Where: Gilbraltar
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Division: Heavyweight (no limit)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Whyte 3-1 favorite
  • Also on the card: Ted Cheeseman vs. James Metcalf, junior middleweights; Chris Kongo vs. Michael McKinson, welterweights
  • Prediction: Whyte KO 9
  • Background: Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop the favored Whyte with a single left uppercut in the fifth round on Aug. 22 outside London, which cost Whyte his mandatory status. The rematch is Saturday in the British territory of Gibraltar (bordering Spain). Povetkin, 41, had mixed results the past few years – losing to Anthony Joshua, outpointing Hughie Fury and then drawing with Michael Hunter – and he struggled for four-plus rounds against Whyte, going down twice in Round 4 in what seemed to be the beginning of the end for him. Indeed, his career as an elite heavyweight seemed to be in doubt as the bell rang to start Round 5. And then one perfect punch changed everything. Whyte fell flat on his back and had no hope of continuing, a major setback for him that gave new life to Povetkin’s career. Can he do it again? The oddsmakers don’t think so. They’ve made Whyte around a 3-1 favorite, which presumably was based on his recent history and the early rounds of the first fight. The Londoner had won 11 fights since he was stopped by Joshua in 2015, including victories over Dereck Chisora (twice), Robert Helenius, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas. And he seemed to be on his way to a stoppage against Povetkin. He had better get it right this time. It would be difficult to battle back from another loss. Povetkin will be motivated: If the Russian can pull off another upset, he will be in excellent position to get a big-money fight before he’s finished.

***

Also fighting this week: Junior welterweight prospect Akeem Ennis Brown (14-0, 1 KOs) will defend his Commonwealth and British titles against Sam Maxwell (14-0, 1 KOs) on Friday at Copper Box Arena in London (BT Sport). And, at the same venue the following day, Willy Hutchinson (13-0, 9 KOs) and Lennox Clarke (19-1-1, 7 KOs) fight for the vacant Commonwealth and British super middleweight belts (BT Sport).

 

Video: Dillian Whyte: Did Alexander Povetkin really have COVID-19?

Alexander Povetkin had to postpone his rematch with Dillian Whyte twice after contracting the coronavirus. Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut on Aug. 22. Their second fight was …

Alexander Povetkin had to postpone his rematch with Dillian Whyte twice after contracting the coronavirus.

Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut on Aug. 22. Their second fight was originally scheduled for Nov. 21 and then Jan. 30 but was pushed back each time as the Russian tended to his health. They will now meet on March 6 in the U.K.

But there is one person who wonders whether Povetkin really had the virus: Whyte.

In this episode of Boxing with Chris Mannix, courtesy of DAZN, the host  interviews the outspoken heavyweight contender about the delays, Povetkin’s health and more.

Here’s what he had to say.

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Video: Dillian Whyte: Did Alexander Povetkin really have COVID-19?

Alexander Povetkin had to postpone his rematch with Dillian Whyte twice after contracting the coronavirus. Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut on Aug. 22. Their second fight was …

Alexander Povetkin had to postpone his rematch with Dillian Whyte twice after contracting the coronavirus.

Povetkin stunned the boxing world by rising from two knockdowns to stop Whyte with a single uppercut on Aug. 22. Their second fight was originally scheduled for Nov. 21 and then Jan. 30 but was pushed back each time as the Russian tended to his health. They will now meet on March 6 in the U.K.

But there is one person who wonders whether Povetkin really had the virus: Whyte.

In this episode of Boxing with Chris Mannix, courtesy of DAZN, the host  interviews the outspoken heavyweight contender about the delays, Povetkin’s health and more.

Here’s what he had to say.

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Did Gervonta Davis turn in KO of Year? See top candidates

Was Gervonta Davis’ stoppage of Leo Santa Cruz the Knockout of the Year? Here are four other candidates.

Gervonta Davis gave us one of the most-dramatic knockouts in recent memory Saturday night in San Antonio, a one-punch stoppage of Leo Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

But was it 2020 Knockout of the Year?

No knockout was more brutal, that’s for sure. Davis’ perfect left uppercut rendered Santa Cruz unconscious for several minutes. Add to that the magnitude of the fight and you get a prime candidate for the coveted year-end honor.

His main competitors? These are four other prime candidates for 2020 Knockout of the Year so far.

ALEXANDER POVETKIN KO 5 DILLIAN WHYTE

Povetkin’s one-punch knockout of Whyte was absolutely shocking. The Russian was knocked down himself in Round 4 and seemed on his way to defeat when he landed a Davis-like left uppercut that put Whyte to sleep in Round 5.

RYAN GARCIA KO 1 FRANCISCO FONSECA

Garcia was already on an early knockout streak when he landed a devastating left hook that knocked his opponent flat on his back and completely out only 1 minute, 20 seconds into their fight. For the record: Fonseca, a tough veteran, went eight rounds with Davis.

JOSE ZEPEDA VS. IVAN BARANCHYK

The fight itself was insane, as each boxer when down four times. However, it was the last knockdown that stood out most. Zepeda had just gotten up from his final knockdown when he landed a paralyzing left hand that ended the fight instantly and created some anxious moments. Baranchyk lay on the canvas for four minutes before walking out of the ring.

ROMAN GONZALEZ VS. KHALID YAFAI

One factor that made this knockout special was the fact that Gonzalez, the former pound-for-pound king, had been written off by some a few fights earlier. “Chocolatito” clawed his way back and earned a shot at the undefeated Yafai’s world title. He won it by beating up the champ and ending matters with a classic straight right hand.

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Did Gervonta Davis turn in KO of Year? See top candidates

Was Gervonta Davis’ stoppage of Leo Santa Cruz the Knockout of the Year? Here are four other candidates.

Gervonta Davis gave us one of the most-dramatic knockouts in recent memory Saturday night in San Antonio, a one-punch stoppage of Leo Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

But was it 2020 Knockout of the Year?

No knockout was more brutal, that’s for sure. Davis’ perfect left uppercut rendered Santa Cruz unconscious for several minutes. Add to that the magnitude of the fight and you get a prime candidate for the coveted year-end honor.

His main competitors? These are four other prime candidates for 2020 Knockout of the Year so far.

ALEXANDER POVETKIN KO 5 DILLIAN WHYTE

Povetkin’s one-punch knockout of Whyte was absolutely shocking. The Russian was knocked down himself in Round 4 and seemed on his way to defeat when he landed a Davis-like left uppercut that put Whyte to sleep in Round 5.

RYAN GARCIA KO 1 FRANCISCO FONSECA

Garcia was already on an early knockout streak when he landed a devastating left hook that knocked his opponent flat on his back and completely out only 1 minute, 20 seconds into their fight. For the record: Fonseca, a tough veteran, went eight rounds with Davis.

JOSE ZEPEDA VS. IVAN BARANCHYK

The fight itself was insane, as each boxer when down four times. However, it was the last knockdown that stood out most. Zepeda had just gotten up from his final knockdown when he landed a paralyzing left hand that ended the fight instantly and created some anxious moments. Baranchyk lay on the canvas for four minutes before walking out of the ring.

ROMAN GONZALEZ VS. KHALID YAFAI

One factor that made this knockout special was the fact that Gonzalez, the former pound-for-pound king, had been written off by some a few fights earlier. “Chocolatito” clawed his way back and earned a shot at the undefeated Yafai’s world title. He won it by beating up the champ and ending matters with a classic straight right hand.

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