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      Frank Warren predicts Alexander Povetkin to knock Dillian Whyte out for second time in blockbuster Gibraltar PPV

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      FRANK WARREN is backing Alexander Povetkin to KO opponent Dillian Whyte for a second time. The Russian hardman defends his WBC interim title shot against the Brit in Gibraltar on Saturday night seven months after their initial scrap.
      Alexander Povetkin knocked Dillian Whyte out in their first encounterCredit: Mark Robinson
      Povetkin, 41, was floored twice by Whyte in their first bout before KO’ing Whyte with a brutal uppercut in the fifth round.
      And promoter Warren believes fans could see a repeat performance during the ‘Rumble on the Rock.’
      Although he admitted Povetkin’s battle with Covid in November, which forced their January fight to be postponed, could have an impact on the outcome.
      Warren told iFL TV: “I think what’s going to benefit Dillian is the fact that the fight has been pushed back for various reasons.
      “I think that does him a favour because going straight back into a rematch, which they were going to do what eight or ten weeks after the event, that wouldn’t have done him any favours.
      “That was a bad knockout that he had. It’s really how has COVID affected Povetkin. He caught COVID, didn’t he? How has it affected him, and I’m much older than him, I speak from experience.
      “It’s not something that just leaves your system just like that. It’s in you. 
      “Hopefully, he’s over that now, and if he is over it, I think Dillian is going to have a tough night because he knows he has the power to knock him over, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing happens again.
      Frank Warren is backing Povetkin to do the double over WhyteCredit: The Sun

      “He’s going to have to really, really try and get Povetkin in the position where he hopefully runs out of gas, as far as he’s concerned.
      “I think Povetkin now has got his measure. That was a big shot that he caught him with, a big, big shot. So what’s he [Whyte] going to do?
      “Is he going to trade with him or is he going to stand off him? For me, he’s [Dillian] got to outwork him.
      “He’s got to really make every round like it’s the last round, and try and wear him down.
      “If he does that, he might get through it, but I do favour Povetkin to do the same thing again.”
      Povetkin revealed to Sky Sports his tactics to make it two from two against Whyte which includes punching shorter.
      He said: “The left hook I was prepared for, and the right hand. But the uppercut works. You never know which will work in the next fight.
      “I will try to defend myself better. My defensive skills must be better. And I will try to punch shorter.
      Alexander Povetkin defends his WBC interim title shot against WhyteCredit: Mark Robinson

      “I will try to fix my mistakes from the previous fight and try not to repeat them.
      “He can do whatever he wants. I’m ready for anything. I’ve been through this many times. I will be ready.
      “I haven’t watched [the first fight] too many times but I pay attention to the mistakes that I made. I didn’t watch it to celebrate my win. It was for homework.”
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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to move a step closer as Eddie Hearn aims to ‘finalise a few deals’ next week

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S mouthwatering undisputed clash against fellow Brit Tyson Fury is moving closer to being finalised.The two heavyweight boxing champions have signed a £500million two-fight deal to lay it all on the line.
      Eddie Hearn says he is close to ‘finalising’ the Joshua vs Fury fightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      A venue and a date are the two huge obstacles in the way now, but AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is set to ‘finalise a few deals’ next week.
      The Matchroom boss also confirmed the first scrap will take place in June or July – and has sensationally not ruled out holding the slugfest at Wembley.
      Speaking to iFL TV, Hearn said: “A lot has been occurring, I’m actually on my world travels next week to try finalise a few deals around the world, to get things moving.
      “[There has been] a lot of really positive conversations, I’ve had a good chat with Bob [Arum, Fury’s promoter], he’s working hard, we’re working hard, we are making a lot of progress.
      “And now we are approachingh the period of ‘let’s try and close these site deals’ and that will be the number one priority for next week.”
      Hearn says there are ‘five or six players in the market’ to stage the fight – but has not given up dreams of holding it on these shores.
      The 41-year-old added: “Me and Bob the other day were talking about Wembley. We were saying ‘is there any way we could speak to the government and get 100,000’.
      “What about we go in July, they got the Euros there, I don’t know, it’s financially difficult to take that choice.
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      Tyson Fury will put his WBC and Ring Magazine titles on the line against JoshuaCredit: Reuters

      “I don’t want to get people too excited, I probably should haven’t even said that. But it would be pretty special wouldn’t it?
      “What’s in play is a June/July fight. It’s the only fight we want, it’s signed and agreed.”
      SunSport reported how Joshua is looking in tip-top shape in training ahead of his showdown with Fury.
       AJ showed his preparation is going to plan with an Instagram post where the 31-year-old looked toned and powerful.
      He captioned the snap: “My inspiration is my determination.”
      Fans and fellow pros were quick to laud the Watford-born fighter’s physique in the comments section, including ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp.
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      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2 undercard: Who is fighting on big heavyweight bill in Gibraltar?

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      DILLIAN WHYTE gets the chance to exact revenge on Alexander Povetkin this weekend in their huge heavyweight rematch.The bout headlines the stacked bill over in Gibraltar which also features heavyweight star Fabio Wardey plus the debut of Campbell Hatton, son of the Hitman.
      Fabio Wardley and Campbell Hatton are on the Gibraltar bill
      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 undercard
      Expect a war when Ted Cheeseman faces JJ Metcalf for the British super-welterweight title
      While Whyte’s heavyweight prospect Fabio Wardley is also in action.
      Elsewhere, 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)

      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.

      How the fighters compare ahead of the main event
      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.
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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.” More

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      Tyson Fury has £5k heavyweight Infinity Hot Tub delivered to Morecambe home days after signing Anthony Joshua contract

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      TYSON FURY is enjoying a heavyweight delivery after receiving a stunning £5k Infinity Hot Tub just days after penning his £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King, who this week treated himself to a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home, is currently preparing for his mega-unification showdown this summer.
      Tyson Fury has received a heavyweight Hot Tub delivery
      The Gypsy King has treated himself to a £5k ‘Summer Breeze’ model from Infinity Hot TubsCredit: Reuters
      How the two British heavyweight stars compareCredit: The Sun
      And the 32-year-old will have plenty of time to focus his mind and relax away from the rigours of training with his new arrival.
      Fury’s new purchase, which will soon be followed by his and wife Paris’s sixth child, arrived courtesy of North East company Infinity Hot Tubs.
      SunSport understands that the WBC champion opted for ‘The Summer Breeze’ model, which is available for £4,995.
      And it is a whole lot more than just bubbles, with the company describing the model as ‘the ultimate Family spa Packed with Technology!’ 
      It reads: “The spa features include – 86 Jets including Impulse spinning jets and directional jets, seating for up to five people, Bluetooth Connectivity to a waterproof audio system, a built in three stage water purification system, a steel frame and full body insulation and more!
      “The spa is built to the highest specifications and we are proud to have this product in our range.”
      It has already proven to be a knockout with the boxing star as he happily posed to plug the tub in a video for the ever-expanding business.
      The 6ft 9in fighter said: “It’s Tyson Fury, AKA the Gypsy King, the heavyweight champion of the world.
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      “Big shout-out to Infinity Hot Tubs for delivering me this absolutely fantastic hot tub. Check out their website for more details.”
      And SunSport also understands that the fan-favourite will soon be receiving another delivery from Infinity Hot Tubs.
      Fury has ordered another model for his Morecambe-based gym, near the town’s football stadium, to help him relax as he prepares to try and earn undisputed glory against AJ.
      Fury and Joshua have been locked in talks to face-off in an all-British heavyweight unification showdown this summer.
      WBC heavyweight king Fury, 32, recently vented his frustration at the contracts not being signed – claiming he had stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of lager per day.
      The delivery proved to be a knockout with the WBC champCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
      The boxing star happily posed alongside his new toy and encouraged fans to check out the company’s dealsCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
      Tyson Fury will attempt to become the undisputed heavyweight champion this yearCredit: Reuters
      Some were worried it would put his blockbuster bout with AJ, 31, in serious jeopardy.
      But now the fight has finally been CONFIRMED with the two Brits going toe-to-toe twice later this year in a deal worth a staggering £200million.
      However, a couple of key details missing from the fine print were where and when the huge clash would take place.
      Saudi Arabia appears to be a front-runner, while Eddie Hearn has previously said the US, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore are also options.

      However, the Matchroom mogul has now revealed he’s been taken back by an 11th-hour offer from a wealthy individual in the Far East.
      Ideally, all parties involved with Joshua vs Fury are keen for fans to attend what’s been deemed the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      There are still Covid restrictions in place in the Middle East, however, springing the possibility that the fight could be delayed until November time.
      Hearn says the individual from said mystery country, will want fans in attendance too, even if it were just 1,000 spectators.
      Anthony Joshua and his fellow Brit have agreed a £200m two-fight dealCredit: Instagram More

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      Derek Chisora questions whether Dillian Whyte will have same ‘violent instincts’ to KO Povetkin after first fight loss

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      DEREK CHISORA has questioned whether Dillian Whyte is bold enough to repeat “maximum violence” tactics in his Alexander Povetkin rematch – after suffering a one-punch KO first time out.Whyte twice floored Rusian Povetkin, 41, and was on top… until his sudden destruction in the fifth round of their August encounter.
      Dillian Whyte has to decide if he should stick to his ‘maximum violence’ instincts or play it careful to avoid a repeat of his defeat to Alexander PovetkinCredit: PA
      Dillian Whyte will be wary of Alexander Povetkin’s power after this devastating one-punch finish to their first meetingCredit: Mark Robinson
      And fellow British heavyweight Chisora believes Whyte will be in a “Catch 22” situation – caught between his instincts for explosive assertiveness and his memories of Povetkin’s pulverising power.
      Whyte, 32, makes his revenge bid in Gibraltar on Saturday.
      And although Chisora tips the Brixton bruiser to win, he believes Whyte will be wary.
      Chisora told The Ringside Toe 2 Toe podcast: “Dillian will be in a Catch 22, because first of all he talks like he’s going to bring maximum violence.
      “He will want to go violent on this guy and in the back of his mind he’ll remember the knockout, and then he’s going to try and play safe.
      “I see Dillian winning it, but how he wins it, I don’t know yet.”
      Chsiora’s promoter, former world champ David Haye, has already warned Whyte that Povetkin’s single-blow sign-off was no fluke.
      Haye previously told Sky Sports: “That left uppercut that he threw knocked out Carlos Takam, in a very even fight, in a very good toe-to-toe fight.
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      Derek Chisora believes Dillian Whyte is in a ‘Catch 22’ situation for his rematchCredit: PA

      “It’s a shot that he throws regularly. Derek was telling me when he sparred with him, he was getting hit with that shot, so it’s one of his shots, and to get hit with someone’s best shot isn’t very lucky is it.
      “The guy has got a big shot. It’s like getting caught with Dillian Whyte’s left hook.
      “You know it’s there if you can practise to go under it, if you throw your right hook to the body or not, or you can stand up and get knocked out.”
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      Meet Alexander Povetkin’s stunning Wag Yevgenia, who is a Russian model, Miss Kursk winner and his biggest supporter

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      ASIDE his Russian fans, Alexander Povetkin will have the support of this stunning woman.The heavyweight boxer, 41, takes on Dillian Whyte in the ‘Rumble on the Rock’ this weekend.
      Gorgeous Yevgenia is the Wag of Alexander Povetkin
      Yevgenia Povetkina is a Russian model
      Blonde beauty Yevgenia is Povetkin’s biggest supporter
      And cheering him on will be his gorgeous wife, Yevgenia.
      The blonde bombshell made her name as a beauty pageant winner – and was once crowned Miss Kursk.
      She’s a model, mother, and the 6ft 2in brawler’s biggest supporter.
      A SOLID ROMANCE
      Not much is known about how Povetkin and Yevgenia met.
      However, we do know they got married in 2013 in a stunning ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic.
      The bride looked incredible in a long, flowing strapless white dress for the occasion.
      It was Povetkin’s second marriage, he was previously married to Irina – who mothered his first child, Arina.

      Last year Povetkin and Yevgenia welomed their first child together
      Yevgenia hugs her baby boy
      Eddie Hearn poses for a snap with Yevgenia
      Last year, Povetkin and Yevgenia welcomed their first child together into the world – a baby boy.
      A TRUE BEAUTY
      Blessed with naturally good looks, Yevgenia is unsurprisingly a model.
      Her biggest claim to fame came when she won the Miss Kursk beauty pageant, which is where Povetkin is from.
      A look through her social media, and you’ll see Yevgenia posing for many fashion campaigns in between being a mother.
      Yevgenia shows off her bikini body
      A former Miss Kursk winner, Yevgenia has 15,000 followers on Instagram
      Glam Yevgenia boasts a stunning collection of dresses
      She’s often seen attending fashion shows too – with a favourite being Alla Couture, a dress designer with stores in Moscow, Dubai and Baku.
      THE PRIVATE LIFE
      Although Yevgenia remains fairly private, she does share snippets of her glam life on Instagram.
      Her 15,000 followers are treated to glimpses of luxurious trips away, family moments and her bikini collection.
      Yevegnia loves showing off her amazing body on the beach, as well as a penchant for wearing incredible dresses that hug her figure.
      Although she’s fairly private, Yevgenia often shares snaps of her holidays to her Instagram followers
      Like any boxing Wag, Yevgenia lives a charmed lifestyle
      Yevgenia loves travelling around the world
      You can bet Yevgenia has her bags packed for a trip away soon

      Although travelling hasn’t been possible for most people during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Yevgenia hasn’t let that deter her from trips away.
      Whether it’s a break in Sochi at a spa, or a stay at a five-star resort in Greece – Yevgenia loves pampering herself.
      With Povetkin probably taking a break from training after his Whyte fight, you can bet Yevgenia has her bags packed for another trip away soon.
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      Why is Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin taking place in Gibraltar?

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is back in action this weekend as he takes on Alexander Povetkin in a huge heavyweight rematch. The Body Snatcher was KO’d in the fifth round of the first fight and will be looking to write his own redemption story this weekend in Gibraltar.
      Whyte’s clash with Povetkin will take place in GibraltarCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      Why is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 taking place in Gibraltar?
      Whyte’s big rematch with Povetkin was originally scheduled to take place on March 6 in London.
      But with Whyte training in Portugal, which was on the coronavirus red list at the time, the Brit would’ve had to quarantine for 10 days upon return to the UK, disrupting his training camp.
      So the fight was moved to Gibraltar, where Whyte and his team could drive to without having to quarantine.
      Eddie Hearn promised he would make the fight happen, an

      “In the current environment we are always having to think on our feet,” said Hearn.
      “We did everything to try and make March 6 happen, but with the new travel restrictions it was impossible.
      “Now we have something outside the box, compelling, and a unique setting for one of the heavyweight fights of the year – roll on the Rumble on the Rock!”
      What is the venue?
      Whyte’s rematch with Povetkin will take place at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar.
      The event is expected to get underway from 7pm UK time, with the main event starting at 10.30pm.
      There will be round 500 fans in attendance at the event. More

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      Mike Tyson predicts Tyson Fury will beat Anthony Joshua as ‘he is too elusive and AJ not gonna f***ing touch this guy’

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      MIKE TYSON reckons Anthony Joshua won’t lay a glove on Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight title fight.The biggest fight in the history of British boxing is set to take place in the summer, with a rematch tentatively slated for November or December.
      Anthony Joshua (L) is on a collision course with Tyson FuryCredit: AP
      Tyson Fury celebrates his emphatic dethroning of Deontay Widler last FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      Mike Tyson reckons Anthony Joshua won’t lay a glove on Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      And former undisputed heavyweight king Tyson reckons AJ faces an almighty task to land his devastating right hand flush on the fleet-footed The Gypsy King.
      He told The MacLife: “You know I love f***ing Joshua. But Tyson is too elusive, he’s not gonna hit him.”
      Iron Mike believes Joshua’s lack of speed, not Fury’s footwork, will ultimately be his undoing against the WBC titleholder.
      He added: “Listen, we’re keeping it honest, right? I like Joshua. I like Joshua a lot, right?
      “Maybe he punches harder than.. what’s the other black guy? Wilder. He doesn’t punch faster than Wilder.
      “If he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder, he’s not gonna f**ing touch this guy. That’s just what I see.
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      “He punches hard, but he doesn’t punch fast. If Tyson Fury can get away from Wilder’s fast punches, Joshua might be in trouble.”
      Tyson’s prediction for the fight comes just a few days after his former coach Teddy Atlas predicted Joshua to have a ‘blackout’ in the long-awaited Battle of Britain.
      During a recent episode of The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast, the 64-year-old said: “I think Fury could stop him.
      “I like AJ, he’s a good fighter, he’s got good talent, he’s had a great comeback. I like all that.
      “I’m not gonna say he has a China chin, I’m not gonna say that. But, I’m gonna say Fury has a better chin.
      “And I’m gonna say he’s been to dark places when he got stopped by Ruiz. He being Joshua. He went to dark places.
      Mike Tyson reckons Tyson Fury will be too ‘elusive’ for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      “Now he found a light and he lit the room up and he’s back into a place that’s lit. I just don’t think he’s that far away from a power shortage.
      “I think there could be a blackout again, where his confidence [goes].
      “When I say the electricity, the light, I attach it to confidence, belief, mental strength and durability.
      “I think that a blackout could happen in that generator of his again. He’s not far from removed from being taken back to no lights.
      “So I’m going with Fury. And Fury, all the things he can do in the ring.
      Teddy Atlas has tipped Tyson Fury to get the better of Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty

      “He showed me he can go get you now and he can box and pot shot and move.
      “So I’m gonna go with [Fury]. Joshua can punch, Joshua’s a banger. He gets into position, but he’s going to have to get into that position.
      “Because Fury is more versatile, Fury has more say because he can do more things.
      “He can control the outside if he wants and not make it so easy for Joshua to get into his geography so to speak, which I like to talk about.
      “But, it’s going to be a humongous fight.”
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