DILLIAN WHYTE had to wear plastic bags to cover his boxing boots as the rain hammers down in Saudi Arabia.
The Brixton banger was returning to the ring for the first time since being cleared by United Kingdom Anti-Doping Agency off any doping offences.
Whyte took his own precautions as he wore plastic bags over his boots to make sure they avoided being slipperyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Trainer Mark Tibbs takes the plastic off Whyte‘s boxing bootCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Whyte outpointed ex-Wladimir Klitschko opponent and heavyweight veteran Mariusz Wach on Anthony Joshua’s undercard as he rematches Andy Ruiz Jr.
But the 31-year-old did so as the rain pours down in Riyadh.
Fans have been forced to cover up while media members were rushed indoors to cover the fights.
And Whyte took his own precautions as he wore plastic bags over his boots to make sure they avoided being slippery.
The heavy-hitter was taken the full 10-rounds by Wach in a rough affair but his clearer shots and pressure saw him take a unanimous verdict on the cards.
Whyte – who took the fight on late notice and weighed a career-heaviest 19st 5lb – admitted he was just glad to be back in between the ropes again.
He said after the win: “I boxed nowhere near my standard, obviously I’ve been off for six months there’s been people screwing me left right and centre for the last six months.
“My mind wasn’t in the right place but I carried on training. I came in over about a stone and a half overweight but I knew weigh my defence I could get through the rounds.
“I wanted to stop him, but he’s tough.”
The rain has been pouring down in Riyadh as the boxing heats upCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Whyte outpointed Wach in a rough 10-round affair
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
