Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II

Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte 2, is an upcoming heavyweight professional boxing rematch contested between the former WBA (Regular) champion and defending WBC interim champion Alexander Povetkin, and former WBC interim champion Dillian Whyte.[1] The event was originally set to take place on 21 November 2020, however was postponed when Povetkin tested positive for COVID-19.[2] A venue had not been confirmed for the rematch.[3][4] The first fight ended with a fifth-round technical knockout victory for Povetkin.[5]

Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II
Date6 March 2021
VenueTBA
Title(s) on the lineWBC interim heavyweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Alexander Povetkin Dillian Whyte
Nickname Russian Vityaz
Sasha		 The Body Snatcher
Hometown Chekhov, Moscow Oblast, Russia Brixton, London, England
Pre-fight record 36–2–1 (24 KOs) 27–2–0 (18 KOs)
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition WBC interim heavyweight champion Former WBC interim heavyweight champion

Fight card
Weight Class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (c) vs. Dillian Whyte /12 Note 1
Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith (c) vs. Deion Jumah /12 Note 2

^Note 1 For WBC interim heavyweight title
^Note 2 For Commonwealth and vacant British cruiserweight titles

Broadcasting

The fight will televised live in the United Kingdom and Ireland on PPV's Sky Sports Box Office, as well as Russia on TBA

Country Broadcaster
Free-to-air Cable/Pay TV PPV Stream
 United Kingdom N/A Sky Sports Box Office
 Ireland
 Russia TBA A1 N/A Amediateka
Worldwide N/A DAZNINT

^INT - the coverage is not available in UK, IRL, and selected countries.

See also

References
  1. "Povetkin vs Whyte 2 confirmed for autumn schedule on Sky, featuring world title fights, Joshua Buatsi and WBSS final". Sky Sports. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. "Povetkin vs Whyte: Rematch with Dillian Whyte postponed after Alexander Povetkin tests positive for Covid-19". Sky Sports.
  3. "Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte rematch set for Nov. 21 as part of Matchroom's fall schedule | DAZN News US". DAZN. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. "Boxing schedule: Fight dates, TV channel and live stream for confirmed cards | DAZN News". DAZN. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. "Alexander Povetkin knocks out Dillian Whyte after twice being on canvas". Guardian. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
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