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Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte takes place in Gibraltar
(Matchroom)
Dillian Whyte faces Alexander Povetkin for a second time after his stunning knockout defeat to the Russian at Matchroom HQ last summer.
The Briton will hope to gain revenge and close in on a world title shot with both compatriots Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury on a collision course to unify all four world titles. The probability of the winner of that highly-anticipated fight holding on to all four belts beyond their first meeting is far from certain, which could lead to Whyte or Povetkin scooping up an opportunity to win a vacant belt.
Whyte is fully aware of the importance this fight holds in his career, and after patiently waiting for so long a second defeat to the veteran Russian will likely leave him a long way back from what he craves most, a shot to become the heavyweight champion of the world: “It’s the most important fight of my career.
“But I’ve been through ups and downs my whole life; I’m used to coming back and proving people wrong, I’m used to showing people what I can do if they write me off. The main thing is to win. I’m a competitor and I hate losing at anything so I want to make it 1-1. That’s the plan.”
Beyond the heavyweight main event, there is plenty to get stuck into and enjoy on the undercard of what is billed as Rumble on the Rock, look out for Ted Cheeseman and JJ Metcalf battling for the British super-welterweight title, while two of the country’s very best welterweights Chris Kongo and Michael Mickinson collide, not to mention Campbell Hatton’s debut and more heavyweight action between Fabio Wardley and former world title challenger Eric Molina - stay tuned for all the action, live updates, analysis and undercard results on a massive night for British boxing.
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Hearn’s Whyte vs Povetkin prediction
“I haven’t see this many nerves around Whyte, you can see it (the knockout) over and over, I’m nervous. The crowd is nervous.
“It’s going to be high drama. Both fighters can turn the lights off with one punch.
“I believe Whyte will knock out Povetkin tonight.”
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 18:14
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Hearn on Whyte vs Povetkin
“Everything is at stake, Whyte wants to win this for himself and reposition himself for a world title shot.
“For both guys, a lot on the line. Dillian is desperate to win. The fight was back and forth. One moment from brilliance from Povetkin.
“He has to stay focused, he’s a favourite tonight. There was no other option, tonight he gets his chance.”W
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 18:12
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Whyte will ‘play it safe’, says Chisora
And Briton Chisora, whom Whyte outpointed in 2016 and knocked out in 2018, believes the manner in which his compatriot lost to Povetkin will play on the mind of the ‘Body Snatcher’ when the opponents go head-to-head again this Saturday.
“Dillian will be in a catch-22, because first of all he talks like he’s going to bring maximum violence,” Chisora said.
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 16:28
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Whyte vs Povetkin undercard
- Ted Cheeseman vs JJ Metcalf (British super-welterweight title)
- Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina (heavyweight)
- Youssef Khoumari vs Kane Baker (super-featherweight)
- Chris Kongo vs Michael Mickinson (WBO global welterweight title)
- Eric Pfeifer vs Nick Webb (heavyweight)
- Campbell Hatton vs Jesus Ruiz (debut)
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 16:27
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Whyte on Povetkin rematch
“It’s the most important fight of my career,” said Whyte. “But I’ve been through ups and downs my whole life; I’m used to coming back and proving people wrong, I’m used to showing people what I can do if they write me off. The main thing is to win. I’m a competitor and I hate losing at anything so I want to make it 1-1. That’s the plan.”
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 16:26
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Povetkin on Whyte rematch
“I’ve almost forgotten the last fight because this is another story and I think Dillian will be better in the second fight than the first one,” said Povetkin. “But at the same time I will try to be more careful and pay attention to my defence.
“I don’t have this feeling that I will knock him out. I just (want) to come over and win. It could (go) the distance. I’m not focused on the knockout, I just need to follow my plan.”
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 16:26
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Whyte vs Povetkin: Odds
Whyte - 2/7, KO - 8/11, Decision - 3/1
Povetkin - 5/2, KO - 3/1, Decision - 12/1
Jack Rathborn27 March 2021 16:26