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Joshua vs Ruiz undercard: Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin staring in TONIGHT’S heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia


DILLIAN WHYTE will be looking to edge closer to securing a fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder when he faces Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia this weekend.

The Body Snatcher features on a huge heavyweight bill in Saudi Arabia on December 7 where Anthony Joshua is looking to win back his world titles against Andy Ruiz Jr.


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 Dillian Whyte faces veteran boxer Mariusz Wach in Sauda Arabia on the weekend

Dillian Whyte faces veteran boxer Mariusz Wach in Sauda Arabia on the weekendCredit: PA:Press Association

Whyte – who hasn’t fought since his points win against Oscar Rivas – was investigated by UKAD after ‘adverse finding’ in a drugs test.

But the boxer has been cleared to fight, and knows a win against the Polish man will put him in line for a world title shot in 2020.

When does Dillian Whyte fight Mariusz Wach?

THE fight will be on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz J 2 on Saturday, December 7.

It will take place at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.

What is the undercard and what is the order?

  • Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua (from 8.45pm – WBA Super, IBF, WBO heavyweight titles)
  • Alexander Povetkin vs Michael Hunter (heavyweight)
  • Dillian Whyte vs Mariusz Wach (WBC interim heavyweight title)
  • Filip Hrgovic vs Eric Molina (WBC international heavyweight title)
  • Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Tom Little (from 4pm – heavyweight)

What time is the Joshua vs Ruiz Jr undercard starting?

Tom Little’s fight with Majidov will be shown on Sky Sports Boxing Facebook and Sky Sports Boxing YouTube for FREE at 4pm.

The Sky Sports Box Office goes live at 5pm.

Filip Hrgovic’s bout against Eric Molina will be the first bout shown line on box office.

Anthony Joshua is expected to make his ring walk first at around 8.45p, with the main event starting at 9pm.

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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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