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      Dillian Whyte blasts Eddie Hearn for giving him ‘old’ WBC belt after Povetkin win and demands special ‘diamond’ strap

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      DILLIAN WHYTE says he received the ‘old’ version of the WBC belt last night as he demanded the special ‘diamond’ strap instead.The Brit returned to the heavyweight division title picture with a brilliant rematch victory over Alexander Povetkin.
      Dillian Whyte claims he has received the ‘old’ WBC belt and wants the ‘diamond’ oneCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing

      He knocked out the Russian in Gibraltar in the fourth to gain revenge for his brutal defeat in August.
      Despite him regaining the WBC interim belt, it did not take long for the 32-year-old Body Snatcher to notice something was amiss.
      During his post-fight media duties, Whyte was handed the strap by Eddie Hearn, and he instantly took issue by telling the Matchroom promoter: “This ain’t the Diamond belt. No it’s not. 
      “The one we fought for, they have swapped the belt. This is the old WBC belt.”
      The WBC Diamond belt he refers to appears to have been either kept by Povetkin or still in the hands of the WBC.
      Speaking ahead of Whyte and Povetkin’s first clash in August, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said: “I believe that this fight has all the merits for the WBC to award the prestigious ‘Diamond’ belt.
      “Both are sensational fighters. Povetkin and Whyte are former ‘Silver’ champions of the WBC. They have been training in extreme circumstances and they are very professional.
      “The WBC is delighted to be part of the fight as the WBC ‘interim’ championship and also to award the ‘Diamond’ belt, which is a special trophy to recognise this great bout.”
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      Whyte then tweeted Sulaiman following his win and said: “I need the diamond belt title now.”
      The ‘diamond’ belt actually is nothing more than a trinket title that is used as a glamorous addition to a big fight.
      This is how the WBC website described their ‘diamond’ belt: “In 2009, the WBC created its new ‘diamond championship’ belt.
      “The belt was originally created as an honorary championship exclusively to award the winner of a historic fight between two high-profile and elite boxers.
      “The ‘diamond’ belt was awarded in November 2009 to Manny Pacquiao, who won his sixth world title (in five different divisions) via a twelfth-round technical knockout over Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.
      “The title can be defended, but it is not a mandatory requirement. The title can also be vacated due to a fighter’s long-term absence or retirement from boxing.”

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      Five fights Dillian Whyte could take next including huge Deontay Wilder showdown and Andy Ruiz Jr grudge match

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      DILLIAN WHYTE returned to the heavyweight division title picture with last night’s brilliant rematch victory over Alexander Povetkin.The Brit knocked out the Russian in Gibraltar in the fourth to gain revenge for his brutal defeat in August.
      SunSport looks at some of Dillian Whyte’s potential next opponentsCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Despite him regaining the WBC interim belt, it looks like the 32-year-old Body Snatcher may still face a lengthy wait for his first world-title shot.
      Champs Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have already agreed a whopping £200m two-fight deal to unify the division.
      And as Whyte anxiously waits like the rest of us for that to happen, here is a look at five men that could be an option for him to face in his next outing:
      DEONTAY WILDER
      Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed there is interest in a massive fight with former WBC champ Wilder in a final title shot eliminator.
      The Bronze Bomber, 35, hasn’t fought since his one-sided defeat to Fury in Las Vegas last February.
      Deontay Wilder has not fought since he was defeated by Tyson Fury last FebruaryCredit: Getty
      Speaking after Whyte’s win, Hearn said: “I’d like to see him box quickly again in the summer, maybe go over to the States and have a fight over there.
      “We called for the Deontay Wilder fight for a long, long time. [Wilder] actually DM’d Dillian Whyte and said I will never, ever give you that fight.
      “And now he got knocked out and he’s calling for the fight with Dillian Whyte.
      “For me that’s a stadium fight, that’s a colossal fight. I’d like to get him back out quickly, maybe to the States for a big fight.”
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      ANDY RUIZ JR
      Ruiz showed no mercy for Whyte last year as he shared a savage video slamming the Brixton fighting after his shock loss to Povetkin, with whom he has a simmering rivalry.
      The Mexican-American said: “I was so happy that Whyte got his a*** knocked the f*** out.
      Andy Ruiz Jr is attempting to get back into the world title pictureCredit: Instagram
      “You know what, because he doesn’t have respect for the fighters – that’s what gets me p***ed off.”
      The recently-slimmed down Ruiz held the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles when he shocked Anthony Joshua in 2019 before being bossed in their rematch that December.
      He has recently called out Fury as he attempts to get back into the title fold himself, but a showdown with Whyte would certainly be another big test and decent payday.
      ALEXANDER POVETKIN
      It is a fight that not many fans would want to see, but Whyte says he’s willing to give Povetkin a trilogy fight.
      After beating him on Saturday, Whyte said: “I said if he [Povetkin] wants to do it again, we can do it again, I don’t mind.
      “It was a good learning fight for me because I had to think in there as well. I was rushing him, but I had to think at the same time.”
      The Body Snatcher offered the Russian a trilogy fight after his victory last nightCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      TREVOR BRYAN
      The 31-year-old Bryan won the WBA regular title, once held by David Haye, back in January.
      Whyte also mentioned that he would like to fight ‘The Dream’ for that belt while discussing what is next for him.
      However, Bryan appears to have his sights set a little higher.
      He said: “I’m the only champion in America now. I’m a force to be reckoned with.
      “I’m ready for Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua. Bring them on.”
      Trevor Bryan is the only American heavyweight to currently hold a titleCredit: Instagram / @bigtrevb
      JOE JOYCE
      This could potentially be a very dangerous fight for the Body Snatcher – even though he thinks he’d ‘destroy him’.
      Joyce stunned Daniel Dubois as is now set to thrash it out with Oleksandr Usyk to decide the WBO’s mandatory man.
      Whyte said last week: “If you take into consideration how long I was ranked No 1 and how many top guys I beat, I should get the title shot in front of both of them.
      “Who has Usyk beaten at heavyweight? Only Chazz Witherspoon and Derek Chisora and now Joe Joyce.”
      And describing Joyce previously, he said: “He was terrible. He’s got no defence and no power.
      “If Joyce got in the ring with me, I would destroy him.”
      Dillian Whyte says he would ‘destroy’ Joe JoyceCredit: Getty

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      Tyson Fury’s fortune rises from £6m to £40m in just one year.. and set to skyrocket even more after Anthony Joshua fight

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      TYSON FURY’S fortune has risen by almost £34million over the past year, according to new figures.The Gypsy King, 32, and Anthony Joshua have recently penned their contract to unify the heavyweight division.
      Tyson Fury’s fortune has risen by almost £34 million over the past yearCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101

      That £200m deal will lead to another mega payday for the WBC champion, but his bank balance has seen a dramatic rise since he defeated Deontay Wilder for the belt last February.
      Accounts for his company Tyson Fury Limited show they have rocketed from £6.6m to £40.05m. 
      But despite the mega earnings, the much-loved boxer paid himself a tiny dividend of just £2,000, compared to £40,000 the year before.
      Fury, who has took delivery of three giant TVs and a hot tub this week, holds assets of nearly £48m with £28m held in cash.
      But he is left with just over £40m after credits of £7.5m are paid.
      The earnings for the company cover the 12 months to the end of March last year.
      Therefore they include some of his mega bucks money earned from his rematch with Wilder, which saw him climb back to the top of the mountain in Las Vegas when knocking out the Bronze Bomber.
      Fury earned £3.62m for the fight, but will have earned much more in sponsorship and promotional deals.
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      The fighter and his wife Paris are also expecting their sixth child together – which will cap off what he hopes will be a perfect 2021.
      Last month it was revealed that his rival Joshua had seen his company fortune rise by £60m to £109m.
      Fury and Joshua are set to meet in the ring later this year in what would be the biggest heavyweight match in years, with a huge pay day for both fighters.
      AJ’s Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is warming to the idea of Wembley hosting the clash — if Saudi Arabia go cold on the summer showdown.
      He insists the first leg of the signed two-fight rivalry must happen in June or July this year.
      The star and his family live in MorecambeCredit: ITV

      Tyson Fury and his wife Paris Hilton are expecting theirCredit: Instagram
      But the 100°F heatwave that hits the Middle East at that time is turning the kingdom off the idea of coughing up the huge site fee for the world heavyweight clash.
      Hearn will spend the week flying around the world canvassing offers from the Gulf, Asia and America and has just three weeks to confirm the venue and date.
      And he admitted there could be a chance for the biggest fight in British boxing history to happen at the home of English football.
      Hearn said: “I am not joking when I talk about Wembley.
      “If we got a huge site fee from abroad for a December rematch and they could give us full capacity at Wembley this summer, then we could present it to the fighters.
      “But we can only consider Wembley with 100 per cent capacity.”

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      Anthony Joshua ‘in talks with Floyd Mayweather about legend joining his fight camp’ ahead of Tyson Fury showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is reportedly in talks with Floyd Mayweather about the American legend joining his training camp ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury.Money Mayweather was ringside for AJ’s December win over Kubrat Pulev and the pair have formed a close bond in the past four years.
      Anthony Joshua is in talks with Floyd Mayweather about the American joining his fight campCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And Mayweather – who wants to become a trainer – considered the link up just days after AJ’s mega-fight with the Gypsy King was announced, according to the Mail.
      Speaking last week, Mayweather said: “I look forward to working with Anthony Joshua real soon.
      “We communicate all the time, we talk all the time.
      “His fight with Fury is a very interesting fight.”
      AJ’s long term trainer Rob McCracken will remain the main man regardless of what happens with Mayweather.
      Mayweather and AJ first became friends when Joshua took a trip to Las Vegas in 2017.
      Floyd took time out to host the Brit and his entourage in Sin City’s nightclubs.
      And he also invited the heavyweight champ into his gym to watch him spar ahead of his win over Conor McGregor.
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      Mayweather was in the arena for AJ’s win over Kubrat PulevCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the Brit could have the legend in his camp for his Tyson Fury fightCredit: Mark Robinson

      Joshua’s camp manager David Ghansa told the Mail: “It was a holiday but we were also out there looking for training bases.
      “While we were out there we got a message from Mayweather asking what hotel we were staying at.
      “We told him and all of a sudden, maybe an hour after, he was in the underground car park with all his mates and loads of Rolls Royces.
      “The hotel desk called our room and said Floyd is waiting for you in the car park. It was crazy. From that point on he basically hosted us for the rest of our time there.
      “We went to nightclubs with him and he even closed off his gym so we could watch him spar.
      “He was preparing to fight McGregor at the time and it was just an unbelievable experience.”

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John casts doubt over Anthony Joshua fight and insists agreement means NOTHING without date and venue

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      TYSON FURY’S dad cast doubt over the fight with Anthony Joshua by insisting an agreement means nothing without a date and venue.AJ and Fury have already signed paperwork for a two-fight deal.
      Tyson Fury has signed a two-fight agreement with Anthony Joshua but his dad thinks that means nothingCredit: Getty

      But boxing fans are still none the wiser where or when the Battle of Britain will take place.
      And John Fury reckons people should not be getting ahead of themselves just yet.
      Appearing on BT Sport, the former boxer said: “We need to get him out, whether these cowboys get the job sorted which I don’t think they’re going to do.
      “What have they signed? They’ve signed nothing in my eyes. They’ve got no date, no venue, no nothing.
      “What does it mean if you can’t get a date and a venue? What does it mean if no one is willing to put the money up?
      “It’s all about someone coming forward and saying, ‘Right, I’ll pay for the fight, I’ll stage the fight.’ Where are these people?
      “That’s the position it’s in and I don’t think they can get it together. It’s too big for what’s happening and the climate the world is in at the moment.
      “I just don’t think the timing is right for a fight of that magnitude with the state of the world.”
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      Fury, 32, has fought just once in the last 18 months – that stunning win over Deontay Wilder in February 2020.
      All eyes are on the showdown with Joshua.
      The Middle East was expected to host the blockbuster bout in June or July but Eddie Hearn admitted a full Wembley is an alternative if lockdown restrictions are lifted in time.
      However, Fury Snr, 56, added his son will get into the ring twice in 2021 regardless of what happens with the 31-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO king.
      He continued: “Tyson needs to fight twice this year, with or without AJ.
      “Tyson is not bothered by any heavyweight on the planet – he’s passed being bothered by this man or that man.
      “It’s a business for Tyson and we need to move on, get a living properly, sharpen his tools and keep him sharp in case that big night comes knocking.
      “But I think they’re dragging their heels a bit because they don’t want to and I don’t blame them.”
      Fury Snr is confident his son will fight twice in 2021 – regardless of what happens with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Twitter@BTSportBoxing

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      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 LIVE REACTION: Whyte scores impressive rematch knockout, targets Deontay Wilder – latest reaction

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      DILLIAN WHYTE brutally stopped Alexander Povetkin in the fourth round as the Body Snatcher avenged his loss in Gibraltar.There was no repeat of last summer as Whyte boxed on the front foot and knocked out Povetkin in stunning fashion.
      Follow ALL of the latest reaction below…
      FAN FAIR
      It really was great to see fans back last night, even if it was just 500 spectators.

      WHAT A PHOTO
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      DILL THE DAD
      Dillian Whyte revealed he is yet to meet his four-month-old son due to his intense training camps for the Alexander Povetkin rematch.
      Speaking to iFL TV behind the scenes after the fourth-round KO against the Russian, Whyte detailed the extent of his sacrifice.
      He said: “My child hasn’t seen me. I’ve never met my son. Never. My son is four months old and I’ve never seen him.
      “I call everyday and his mother has been great.
      “It’s all good man but I worry because that’s what worriers do. You can’t be a half-term worrier you have to put everything in.”
      Credit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      NO BAD BLOOD

      HEARN ON WHAT’S NEXT FOR WHYTE
      “I’d like to see him box quickly again in the summer, maybe go over to the States and have a fight over there,” the promoter said.
      “We called for the Deontay Wilder fight for a long, long time. [Wilder] actually DM’d Dillian Whyte and said I will never, ever give you that fight.
      “And now he got knocked out and he’s calling for the fight with Dillian Whyte.
      “For me that’s a stadium fight, that’s a colossal fight. I’d like to get him back out quickly, maybe to the States for a big fight.
      “The ultimate aim for Dillian Whyte has always been to challenge for the world heavyweight title.
      “Everyone knows in boxing, he’s a handful for anyone in the division.
      “Tonight was about getting his career back on track, getting the title ambition back on track, coming back from that KO.
      “Now we regroup, we go again and the aim remains the same for Dillian Whyte to get a shot at a world heavyweight title.
      “He’ll stay active. He loves to train, he loves to fight, he doesn’t want to rest, he wants to get out and fight.
      “If that involves getting out quickly in the summer we’ve got to plan accordingly.”
      POVETKIN DONE?
      Will Povetkin retire after that pummeling last night?
      The Russian is 41 now and has been in some real hard fights over the last few years.
      He is further away from another world title shot than he was 12 months ago, so what else does he have left to achieve?
      Let’s remember, he won Olympic gold in 2004. 2004!
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      WILDER, RUIZ, BRYANT?
      What next for Whyte then?
      Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz are big names being talked about. Whyte also mentioned that he would like to fight Trevor Bryant for the WBA regular title.
      That’s the same belt David Haye won back in the day. Would we like to see that?
      WHYTE FLAG
      Dillian waved the Whyte flag after KOing Alexander Povetkin – by grabbing a stool for his defeated opponent in a classy gesture.
      Povetkin – whose only two previous pro losses were to Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua – was getting treatment from his team standing in his corner.
      But the Body Snatcher picked up a stool and brought it over for Povetkin to take a seat.
      And then he poured water on the battered boxer to help cool him down.
      The two fighters clearly had plenty of respect for one another afterwards as they embraced in the ring.

      RUMBLE ON THE ROCK
      Listen to Dillian Whyte’s post-fight comments!

      REVENGE
      What a performance from Dillian Whyte!

      WHAT’S NEXT?
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on where Dillian Whyte’s next fight will be.
      And all signs point towards a colossal fight in America.
      Hearn said: “Let’s go over to the States and have a fight there.
      “We’ve called for the [Deontay] Wilder fight for a long time. He DM’d and said he’d never give you [Whyte] the fight.
      “But he got knocked out and now wants it, that’s a stadium fight.
      “The ultimate game for him [Whyte] is to challenge for the heavyweight world title.”
      Could we see Wilder vs Whyte?

      TRILOGY?
      Dillian Whyte gave his assessment on tonight’s thunderous win and has hinted at a third fight between the pair: “I’m sad it didn’t finish in the first round.
      “I could’ve finished him early.
      “I’m willing to run it back again, if he wants the rematch? I’m annoyed, I shouldn’t have lost the first time.
      “All I had to do was be a bit smarter.
      “I believe I can beat anybody. I t was a bit of an annoying camp, due to the reschedule.
      “I changed up my nutrition. He had to pay tonight, man.”
      AND NEW!
      Dillian Whyte gets his redemption and wins back the belt he felt he should never have lost.
      Whyte is WBC interim world heavyweight champion once again!
      from summer shock to spring clean up – Whyte’s back on top!
      WHYTE VS POVETKIN: WHYTE WINS
      WOW!
      Now that’s what you call a main event!
      Whyte sent Povetkin stumbling backwards with a straight jab – the Russian bounced back off the ropes and right back into the path of a man on a mission.
      The Brit hit the Russian with a wonderful left and right hook combination.
      And then charged up his powerful left hook and knocked Povetkin out!
      He’s not called The Body Snatcher for nothing!
      AND IT’S ALL OVER!
      WHYTE GETS IT ALL RIGHT AND HE KNOCKS POVETKIN OUT!
      WHAT A PERFORMANCE FROM WHYTE!
      ROUND 4: WHYTE VS POVETKIN
      Whyte gets off to a thunderous start in round four and unloads some heavy right hooks!
      Povetkin looks hurt – but we’ve seen it all before.
      The Russian has the ability to pull a win from nothing. The last fight between the two is a prime example of that.
      Whyte is getting some joy with the straight jab.
      Both fighters are going for the knockout.
      ROUND 3: WHYTE VS POVETKIN
      Povetkin comes out fighting, he’s trying to get as close to Whyte as possible to land some heavy body shots.
      Whyte has a slight wobble but is quickly back to his feet.
      The Brit then lands a stiff shot to Povetkin’s body and the Russian is feeling the effects.
      Whyte is trying to keep his distance whilst using his reach advantage.
      ROUND 2: WHYTE VS POVETKIN
      Povetkin steps in and Whyte sends the Russian stumbling again. Whyte looks switched on.
      He can’t afford to let his concentration slip this time, he needs to finish the job!
      Povetkin lands a nice combination to push Whyte towards the ropes, but the Brit responds with some shots of his own.
      Whyte is leading his his left hand, looking to connect a couple shots to Povetkin’s body.
      The pair are trading punches in the middle of the ring.
      ROUND 1: WHYTE VS POVETKIN
      Here we go. Twelve rounds of boxing!
      Whyte has Povetkin STUMBLING across the ring after a series of wild swings! What a start by the Brit!
      Povetkin manages to regain his composure and the pair are facing off in the middle of the ring.
      Whyte lands another strong right hand – Povetkin has started very slow.
      TALE OF THE TAPE
      Here’s how both fighters shape up!

      WHYTE VS POVETKIN
      Whilst Sky follow Dillian Whyte with their cameras from his locker room, the crowd inside the Europa Point Sports Complex are singing their hearts out to Kings of Leon!
      Here’s Whyte! He’s pumped up and looks ready to go. Revenge is very much on his mind.
      David Diamante then welcomes WBC interim world heavyweight champion, Alexander Povetkin.
      It’s main event time!
      RUMBLE ON THE ROCK
      Here’s what both fighters had to say ahead of tonight’s fight.
      Whyte says Povetkin – who had been dropped twice – was about to be pulled out by his corner before his miracle punch last summer in their first fight, but Povetkin says this wasn’t the case.
      Whyte said: “I lost to him but he was done – they were saying ‘we are pulling you out at the end of this round.
      “They know him better than me. It’s hard for me to say what they were thinking, but don’t worry, I’ll try and help their hand this time. I definitely want to knock him out, one hundred percent.
      Povetkin replied: “There was no such conversation in the corner [to stop the fight last time round].
      “The people who know me know that I fight until the end. You can’t throw the towel in until the referee stops the fight.”
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      Boxing schedule 2021: EVERY upcoming fight including Joshua vs Fury, Jake Paul, Canelo vs Saunders & Taylor vs Ramirez

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      BOXING is off to a scintillating start in 2021 as some of the sport’s biggest stars, including Canelo Alvarez, have already been in action, with plenty more fighters to feature over the coming weeks. Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
      📺 ESPN (US) – iFL TV (UK) 📺
      🗓 April 3, 🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE

      Jamel Herring vs Carl Frampton (12 rounds – super-featherweight, WBO title)
      Tyrone McKenna vs Zhankosh Turarov (10 rounds – super-lightweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 April 10 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas (10 rounds – welterweights)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Savannah Marshall vs TBA (10 rounds – super-middleweight, WBO title)
      Felix Cash vs TBA (10 or 12 rounds -middleweight)
      Kash Farooq vs TBA (10 rounds – bantamweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Uncasville, Connecticut

      Jaron Ennis vs Sergey Lipinets (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Eimantas Stanionis vs Thomas Dulorme, 12 rounds – welterweight)

      📺 ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Joe Smith Jr vs Maxim Vlasov (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Demetrius Andrade vs Liam Williams (12 rounds – middleweight, WBO title)

      📺 Triller PPV (US) – FITE TV PPV (UK)📺
      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Regis Prograis vs Ivan Redkach (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Joe Fournier vs Reykon (6 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Frank Mir vs Steve Cunningham (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 FOX PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 May 1 – 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Sky Sports Box Office (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 May 1 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Katie Taylor vs Tasha Jonas (10 rounds – lightweight, undisputed world titles)
      Dimitry Bivol vs Craig Richards (12 rounds – light heavyweight, WBA title)
      Chris Eubank Jr vs Marcus Morrison (10 rounds)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 May 8 – 🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas

      Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring titles)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 May 22 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez (12 rounds – super-lightweight, WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, The Ring titles)

      📺 Broadcaster TBC 📺
      🗓 June/July – Venue: TBC

      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, The Ring & Lineal titles)

      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is slated to take place this summer
      Results
      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇮 Gibraltar

      Dillian Whyte def. Alexander Povetkin TKO4 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Ted Cheeseman def. James Metcalf KO11 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Fabio Wardley def. Eric Molina KO6 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton def. Jesus Ruiz UD4 (4 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Youssef Khoumari def. Kane Baker TKO5 (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Chris Kongo UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Nick Webb def. Eric Pfeifer (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Lennox Clarke def. Willy Hutchinson TKO5 (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Nathan Gorman def. Pavel Sour TKO2 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 26 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Zach Parker def. Vaughn Alexander TKO2 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)

      🗓 March 20 – 🇺🇸 Fort Worth, Texas

      Vergil Ortiz Jr def. Maurice Hooker TKO7 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 March 20 – 🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia

      Artur Beterbiev def. Adam Deines TKO10 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBC & IBF titles)

      🗓 March 20 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Lawrence Okolie def. Krzysztof Glowacki TKO6 (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)
      Anthony Fowler def. Jorge Fortea TKO3 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Chris Billam-Smith def. Deion Jumah UD10 (12 rounds – cruiserweight)
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      Dillian Whyte yet to see his four-month-old son in person due to intense fight camp for Povetkin rematch

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      DILLIAN WHYTE revealed he is yet to meet his four-month-old son due to his intense training camps for the Alexander Povetkin rematch.The Body Snatcher, 32, has been away from his family for the best part of a year.
      Dillian Whyte has still not met his four-month-old son due to being in training camps for the Alexander Povetkin fightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      A large part of that was in Portugal but he was forced to switch to Spain in February before the fight was staged in Gibraltar on Saturday night.
      And the dedication to exacting revenge after defeat to Povetkin in August means he still hasn’t seen his baby in the flesh.
      Instead, he has been reduced to daily FaceTime calls and hailed his son’s mum for all her efforts.
      Speaking to iFL TV behind the scenes after the fourth-round KO against the Russian, Whyte detailed the extent of his sacrifice.
      He said: “My child hasn’t seen me. I’ve never met my son. Never.
      “My son is four months old and I’ve never seen him.
      “I call everyday and his mother has been great.
      “It’s all good man but I worry because that’s what worriers do. You can’t be a half-term worrier you have to put everything in.”
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      Whyte was left frustrated he did not finish off the job last summer despite putting Povetkin down on the canvas.
      There would be no reprieve for the veteran this time around, though, as a brutal combination sealed the early knockout – with the referee waving it off before the ten count.
      Brixton’s boxing hero said: “I am just sad I didn’t get it finished in the first round but he is a tough guy.
      “I was on him in the first round but I knew I had to relax and not go hell for leather. I knew he was a former world and Olympic champion.
      “That is probably the best right-hand knockout of my career.

      “[Speaking about the finishing left hook] No one can take that punch from me and stand up, they will all go down.
      “I still believe I can be a world champion and beat anyone.”
      But after the savage finish, Whyte showed his sporting side by bringing over a stool for his beaten opponent then poured water on him to cool him down.
      It did not take long before the focus turned to his next opponent with the WBC interim heavyweight belt back in his grasp.
      Heading Stateside to challenge former WBC king Deontay Wilder was one suggestion from Eddie Hearn.
      Whyte spent much of his 2020 in Portugal and then moved to Spain for the final month before the Gibraltar boutCredit: Instagram @dillianwhyte
      Whyte secured a fourth-round knockout victory and is now eyeing another world-title shotCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

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