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      Dillian Whyte to train on floating ring in middle of Gibraltar harbour near his luxury yacht ahead of Povetkin fight

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is hoping to keep his world title ambitions afloat when he faces Alexander Povetkin in their rematch at the weekend.The 32-year-old knows it is sink-or-swim time for him as he looks to avoid back-to-back defeats against the Russian veteran after he was knocked out in their previous bout.
      Dillian Whyte will be training on a ring floating in the Gibraltar harbour on Wednesday
      Whyte faces Alexander Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex on Saturday
      Whyte was knocked out by Russian knockout specialist Povetkin in AugustCredit: Mark Robinson
      The Body Snatcher is spending fight week on a £143million super yacht in Gibraltar in the run-up to the ‘Rumble on the Rock’.
      And the former British heavyweight champion will be training outside in the warm weather on Wednesday in a ring floating in the middle of the harbour.
      The ring is currently in the process of being constructed near Whyte’s yacht.
      Whyte is competing outside of England for the second time in his last three outings when he meets Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex on Saturday.
      Both men go into their rematch having lost twice in their career, with another defeat potentially costing either boxer a chance of competing for a world title.
      The Brit fan favourite floored Povetkin twice in August in the fourth round, only to be sent crashing to the canvas the following round.
      But should he hurt the 41-year-old again, Whyte has vowed to not let Povetkin off.
      He said: “I’m going to get the win and get the win in style. I’m definitely going for the knockout this time, 100 per cent.
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      The floating ring is being constructed near Whyte’s yacht where he is staying for fight week
      Whyte knows he must beat Povetkin to keep his world title dreams alive

      “All hell will break loose if I knock him down again this time, trust me.
      “I can beat him, I was beating him before and I know I can beat him. I just want to get in there and put the wrong right straightaway.
      “We’re not considering a loss, we’re daring to get the win.
      “I wasn’t getting outclassed, it was just one of those things in heavyweight boxing.
      “I was bossing the fight, I switched off for a second and got caught. It hasn’t damaged me in any way mentally or physically.”
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      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, ring walks, undercard for Gibraltar event

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      DILLIAN WHYTE faces Alexander Povetkin in a huge rematch this weekend as he aims to get his heavyweight world title hopes back on track.The Body Snatcher, 32, was stunned by the former world champ Povetkin, 41, in Eddie Hearn’s backyard in August 2020 and this time they clash over in Gibraltar.
      How the fighters compare ahead of their massive rematch
      What time is Whyte vs Povetkin 2?

      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 takes place on Saturday, March 27.
      The main event ring walks are set to start from 10.45pm – 11.45pm local time.
      The Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar hosts the event.

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      What TV channel and live stream is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 on?

      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
      Sky Sports Box office will begin their coverage at 6pm.
      The event will cost £19.95 to purchase.

      Dillian Whyte was stunned by a Alexander Povetkin KO in AugustCredit: Matchroom/Mark Robinson
      Why is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 in Gibraltar?
      Whyte has his fight training camps in Portugal.
      The pay-per-view clash was moved from Wembley to Gibraltar when travel restrictions between Portugal and the UK would have forced Whyte to quarantine for ten days in a designated hotel before the must-win clash.
      What is the Whyte vs Povetkin 2 undercard?
      Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell, 19, makes his professional debut on the stacked card.

      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 TBA (debut)

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      What have they said?
      Whyte: “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: “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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      Jake Paul to release tell-all documentary about boxing career so far this year and teases more ‘exciting announcements’

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed that he will be releasing a documentary about his boxing career so far ahead of his third bout inside the squared circle.The American YouTuber is gearing up to fight former UFC star Ben Askren on April 17, where he has vowed to knock the 36-year-old out.
      Jake Paul has won his first two fights inside the distance since making his boxing debut in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul’s first professional fight took place in January 2020, where he destroyed fellow content creator AnEnsonGib in the first round.
      And he took just two rounds to blast away ex-NBA ace Nate Robinson as he floored his compatriot twice in Los Angeles.
      Speaking to SunSport about what the future holds for himself, Paul stated that as well as a boxing documentary, there will be more ‘exciting announcements’ in 2021.
      The 24-year-old said: “I’m working on some exciting things and some exciting announcements.
      “I have a boxing documentary that should be coming out this year, fingers crossed.
      “But we’ve been really working hard on that for the past year, and a couple of other cool things like that.
      “So it’s a big year. This is the biggest year of my career, which is crazy.
      “Because I didn’t think it could keep on going and going and going. But hard work pays off.
      “And I’m just excited to step into the shoes and have a massive 2021.”
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      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet
      Paul – who has been linked with a fight to face Tommy Fury – is confident he will easily dispatch Askren.
      He told ESPN: “Go Google Ben Askren’s striking.
      “It’s not going to go that long, it’s not going to go that long.
      “I don’t even think he’ll hit me. I haven’t been hit one time in the face in my past two fights.
      “So I haven’t even been punched as pro boxer one time. Nate Robinson landed one body shot in a clinch.
      “I don’t think Ben Askren will even hit me. That’s my prediction.”
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      Inside Tyson Fury’s modest £550k Morecambe house where he lives with Paris and growing family after huge TV delivery

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      TYSON FURY further proved he is box office material after getting three huge TV’s delivered to his Morecambe home.The Gypsy King, 32, is a global superstar after taking the WBC belt off Deontay Wilder, but insists he will never forget his roots – and these are laid in the seaside town of Morecambe.
      Tyson Fury recently had three £800 Samsung TVs delivered to his property
      Tyson Fury lives in his Morecambe house with wife Paris and their five childrenCredit: ITV
      This part of the house is a tribute to Tyson Fury’s glittering career so farCredit: ITV
      The WBC heavyweight champion of the world lives in a five-bed, four-bathroom home that is worth around £550,000, according to Zoopla.
      Fury has had plenty of time to enjoy his home comforts over the last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      He made the fading seaside town his permanent home in 2011, and has since become its most famous resident with crowds flocking to see him train on the beach.
      Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary, the 31-year-old said: “People say to me ‘why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?
      “Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?
      “I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”
      Paris Fury is happy to take on some of the chores around the house if her husband is busy in trainingCredit: ITV
      Tyson Fury says he is not looking to move away from the seaside town of MorecambeCredit: ITV
      According to Zoopla, family Fury’s home is valued at around £550,000Credit: ITV
      Tyson Fury has made the news for his actions inside, and outside the ring, in recent yearsCredit: ITV
      Before he amassed what is now thought to be around £100m following one of the greatest sporting comebacks, Fury lived in a caravan on his dad John’s land.
      But now has is the king of his own castle along with wife Paris and their five children.
      Inside the family home are links to the profession he will go down in history for.
      Just next to a glass column holding the multitude of belts the heavyweight has won in his career is a framed picture of him after his win against Wladimir Klitschko on the wall.
      That victory was regarded as one of the finest successes for British boxing – but he might have beaten his own claim following his latest triumph over Wilder in February 2020.
      Alongside flash motors at the property is Tyson Fury’s pride and joy – his Gypsy wagonCredit: ITV
      The Gypsy King decides to take the wagon out for a spin in a funny clip from last year’s ITV documentaryCredit: ITV
      Tyson Fury has five children with wife Paris – and has not ruled out having moreCredit: ITV
      The neighbourhood have embraced the Fury family much like he has embraced MorecambeCredit: ITV
      There won’t be any household rubbish lying around the house for too long – despite reaching the pinnacle of his profession, Fury is happy to roll his sleeves up and take out the rubbish.
      But there are definite luxuries he can enjoy too.
      Parked up are a Ferrari and Rolls Royce. But it is a mode of transport closely linked to his heritage that the 6ft 9ins powerhouse prefers to focus on.
      Fury also recently had three 75-inch £800 Samsung Smart TVs delivered to his plush pad.
      The heavyweight giant will be sure to kit out his house with the latest technology in the future after signing a whopping £200million two-fight deal with rival Anthony Joshua.
      Away from the ring, Fury has restored and customised a gypsy wagon that he proudly treks through the streets – after spending over four years renovating.

      Speaking about the four-wheeler, Fury said: “[It’s] real gold, gold leaf, all hand-painted.
      “The Gypsy code says you must travel towards the sun, so we keep the sun towards the back.”
      Quietly going about his life, Fury has participated in charity work for children’s hospitals, offered help and advice to aspiring boxers and supported local businesses.
      That’s why the boxer, a reformed character after his battle with depression, drug and alcohol abuse, is a real man of the people in these parts.
      Tyson Fury’s wife Paris excels in her role as his queen in the Morecambe family homeCredit: ITV
      This two-seater brown leather sofas would struggle to seat 6ft 9ins Tyson and his missusCredit: ITV
      Family life is hectic – but not as hectic as Fury’s career has beenCredit: ITV
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      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2 tale of the tape: How fighters compare ahead of huge Rumble On The Rock rematch

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is looking for instant revenge when he faces Alexander Povetkin in their rematch in Gibraltar on Saturday.Billed as the ‘Rumble on the Rock’, the Body Snatcher knows he must beat the Russian knockout specialist if he wants to keep his world title dreams alive.

      Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte in their first fight in AugustCredit: Mark Robinson
      Whyte was stopped in brutal fashion by Povektin in the fifth round of their bout in August as an uppercut left him sprawled across the canvas.
      But the Brixton boxer has vowed to get back to winning ways after he suffered just the second defeat of his professional career.
      Here SunSport breaks down how the two fighters – who will be spending fight week on a £143million super yacht – compare ahead of the huge weekend fight.
      Whyte has age on his side, as the 32-year-old is nine years younger than the former WBA heavyweight champion.
      As you’d expect, Povetkin has been involved in more fights that his rival, and boasts more wins and knockouts.
      The pair have both lost the same amount of fights, with the duo each being knocked out by WBA, WBO and IBF champ Anthony Joshua.
      Povetkin – who drew against Michael Hunter in December 2019 – suffered his first loss of his career against Wladimir Klitschko in 2013, where Dr Steelhammer outpointed him.
      Whyte stands an inch taller than his upcoming opponent, and he also has a better reach (78 in) than Povetkin (75in).
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      Povetkin recovered from two knockdowns in the fourth round to stop Whyte in the fifthCredit: Mark Robinson

      And Whyte knows he will have to use his jab effectively at the weekend as Povetkin floored him after stepping inside.
      Whyte showed in their first encounter that he has the power to hurt Povetkin, after he dropped him twice in the fourth round before being knocked out.
      Should Whyte put Povetkin down again, he has stated that he will go in for the kill and not let his opponent get back up.
      He said: “I’m going to get the win and get the win in style. I’m definitely going for the knockout this time, 100 per cent.
      “All hell will break loose if I knock him down again this time, trust me.
      “I can beat him, I was beating him before and I know I can beat him. I just want to get in there and put the wrong right straightaway. We’re not considering a loss, we’re daring to get the win.
      “I wasn’t getting outclassed, it was just one of those things in heavyweight boxing. I was bossing the fight, I switched off for a second and got caught. It hasn’t damaged me in any way mentally or physically.”
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      Inside the £143m super-yacht where Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin are spending fight week in Gibraltar

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      TAKE a peek inside the incredible £143million super-yacht where Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin will be staying ahead of their heavyweight rematch this weekend.The two giants go toe-to-toe in Gibraltar on Saturday as the Brit, 32, goes in search of revenge against his Russian rival.
      Whyte and Povetkin will be staying on the £143million Sunborn Hotel super-yachtCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      The incredible yacht features two bars and a top-deck restaurantCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      Some of the rooms on at the hotel cost £2,000 per nightCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      Both fighters and their teams will stay at the super-yacht hotel ahead of their Gibraltar rematchCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      Whyte and Povetkin first clashed last summer at Eddie Hearn’s Fight CampCredit: PA
      Povetkin, 41, beat Whyte via fifth-round TKO at Eddie Hearn’s Fight Camp in August.
      And they will be living a life of luxury in the run-up to the ‘Rumble on the Rock’ on the world’s first deluxe super-yacht hotel, the Sunborn Hotel, in Gibraltar.
      The hotel stretches a whopping 465 feet and is seven stories high, making it one of the biggest yachts on the planet.
      The Sunborn Hotel boasts 189 rooms from twin-rooms to the penthouse suite – with some rooms said to cost up to £2,000 a night.
      Once Whyte and Povetkin cross the enclosed glass bridge leading onto the ship, they can entertain themselves in the numerous eateries on-board.
      They include the Barbary Restaurant on the top deck, serving a mix of local and exotic cuisine while boasting impressive views of the marina and Gibraltar Rock.
      The hotel also features its very own casino, spa and fitness suite so the boxers can stay in tip-top shape ahead of the fight.
      The behemoth of a yacht is held firmly in place at the Ocean Village Marina by six hydraulic arms weighing eight tonnes apiece.
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      The super-yacht boasts impressive views of the marina and Gibraltar RockCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      The super-yacht boasts a pool, casino, spa and fitness suite as well as bars and a restaurantCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      The two fighters will be able to keep their strength up at the super-yacht hotel’s gymCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      The Sunborn Hotel is docked in the Ocean Village Marina in GibraltarCredit: Alamy

      Meanwhile, SunSport recently revealed Whyte has drafted veteran trainer Harold Knight – who famously helped Lennox Lewis during his dominant era in the 1990s and early 2000s – ahead of the Povetkin clash.
      Whyte told SunSport: “Harold likes to jump in the ring during sparring and get in the middle of it all.
      “That’s something he has brought over from America where they like to use sparring to simulate a real fight.
      “In America sparring seems to be a lot more loud, rough and aggressive.
      “As long as I get the work in, I am always very chilled.”
      Dillian Whyte has teamed up with trainer Harold Knight for the fight with PovetkinCredit: Instagram @haroldshadowknight
      Looking back at his first-fight defeat, Whyte added: “I boxed well but I think I drifted a little bit too far away from my natural style as well.
      “Let’s see what happens in there, I am looking forward to taking the fight to him but of course I am going to use tools like my jab.
      “I am not just going to steam out swinging against a former world champion and Olympic champion, he is not a journeyman I can just plough over, I will need to set him up.
      “But I will definitely be more aggressive than I was last time.”
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      Ex-Floyd Mayweather opponent DeMarcus Corley reveals he quit during Bare Knuckle debut as he ‘didn’t want to get hurt’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S former opponent DeMarcus Corley admitted he quit during his Bare Knuckle debut because he didn’t want to get hurt.’Chop Chop’ ditched the gloves for the first time on Friday night up against Reggie Barnett Jr at BKFC 16 in Mississippi.
      Corley, left, fought Floyd Mayweather in 2004Credit: Getty
      Corley, a veteran of the ring with 85 fights to his name, last fought in March 2019.
      But he opted to have a final swansong in the unforgiving world of Bare Knuckle boxing.
      Corley, 46, lasted until the fourth round enduring a barrage of blows until he decided to throw in the towel.
      Although he hasn’t ruled out returning to one more fight in the future.
      Speaking to Lorenzo Hunt of Bare Knuckle News, he said: “It was a great night tonight, man, and I want to take my hat off to Reggie he came to fight.
      “It was a great experience. There was a very fast pace in there. Reggie caught me some good shots.
      “I got a little exhausted, and I took my hat off to Reggie.
      “I told my cornerman we could have done another round, but I didn’t want to get hurt. And (my corner) stopped the fight.
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      “It was a great experience being in there. It’s very fast-paced. It’s rushing. But it’s a gladiator sport.
      “I was happy to be a part of it for the first time. I would consider doing this one more time.”
      Corley held the WBO junior welterweight title from 2001 to 2003 and fought Mayweather in 2004.
      He lost on a unanimous points decision as the American superstar made it 32 consecutive wins.
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      Gervonta Davis facing seven years prison sentence for ‘Lamborghini hit-and-run crash following night club birthday bash’

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      UNBEATEN world champion Gervonta Davis is facing seven years in prison after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash.The 26-year-old has been indicted on 14 different counts of traffic violations following an incident that occurred in Baltimore in November where he was celebrating his birthday.
      Gervonta Davis faces prison time after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident in NovemberCredit: AP
      According to TMZ Sports, Davis is claimed to have crashed his Lamborghini Urus into another car after running a red light following a night partying.
      Four people in the Toyota he is said to have collided with while travelling westbound on Washington Boulevard were hospitalised.
      It has then been stated that Davis and a female passenger swiftly left the scene where he was picked up in a black Camaro.
      His case – which includes four counts of failure to immediately return and remain at the scene of accident involving bodily injury – was filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore on Monday.
      Should Davis be convicted on all 14 charges, he faces a potential maximum sentence of seven years and 55 days in prison.
      The WBA lightweight champion and WBA super-featherweight king knocked out Leo Santa Cruz just days before the incident.
      Prosecutors claim that they have obtained surveillance footage of the crash, with witnesses identifying the Lamborghini driver as Davis.
      State Attorney Marilyn Mosby said: “Fortunately, the victims in this case were able to survive this alleged hit-and-run collision with recoverable injuries despite the potential for a far worst scenario.
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      Davis is claimed to have left in a getaway car after crashing his Lamborghini into another vehicleCredit: Instagram / @gervontaa

      “My office will continue to do our part to hold reckless drivers accountable when their harmful actions put innocent lives in jeopardy.”
      Davis is no stranger to finding himself in trouble with the law, as last year he was charged with battery following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend.
      The American handed himself into police after being seen to grab the throat of Andretta Smothers, the mother of his daughter, at a celebrity basketball game.
      He has a history of violence and was previously arrested for a reported street fight in 2018.
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