Dillian Whyte seems to be preoccupied with Tyson Fury and the WBC heavyweight title.
He insists that isn’t so. He says he’s focused on his opponent for Saturday night behind closed doors at Fight Camp in Brentwood, England, Alexander Povetkin The card will be streamed on DAZN.
“I’m fighting a consummate professional so I’m not bothered about Tyson Fury. I’m bothered about Povetkin,” said Whyte (27-1, 18 KOs). “Povetkin is the most technical fighter I’ve fought. He has beaten a lot of top guys. He’s an Olympic gold medallist. He’s only lost two fights.
“When the bell goes it doesn’t matter if there’s 100,000 people there or 100 people. You are zoned in.”
Povetkin (35-2-1, 24 KOs) also has respect for Whyte, who is the WBC’s No. 1 contender. The winner on Saturday will be in line to challenge the winner of Fury-Deontay Wilder III for the title.
“I have taken responsibility to train for this fight, understanding how serious it is,” the Russian said. “You have to take Dillian seriously. I don’t like to make predictions, but it will be fireworks.”
Here are highlights from the news conference.
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