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      Whyte vs Povetkin: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, full undercard, and ring walk for TONIGHT’S heavyweight bout

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      ELITE boxing is back with a bang tonight as heavyweight pair Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin battle it out.
      Due to be held at the new Matchroom Mansion, victory for The Body Snatcher would be a huge step in his quest for another shot at the world title.

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      The bout was originally scheduled for May 2 but has been rescheduled twice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      Whyte and Povetkin will be fighting for the WBC interim heavyweight title, which will set up the winner for another major fight going forward.

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      Dillian Whyte recently revealed his anger at Eddie Hearn and the WBC after he was overlooked for a title shot againCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      What time does Whyte vs Povetkin start?
      The fight is due to take place at the Matchroom Boxing HQ in Essex on Saturday, August 22 – TONIGHT.
      The two fighters are expected to do ring walk at 10pm BST.
      Eddie Hearn has revealed he expects the first bell on the main event to be at 10.15pm.
      What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on?
      Tonight’s action is a pay-per-view event in the UK. 
      Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the undercard from 7pm BST.
      The full event is priced at £19.95.
      Where can I watch the live stream?
      If you buy the fight, you can live stream the match for the same price on your computer or tablet device.
      Sky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV via channel 496.
      Here on SunSport we’ll be running a LIVE BLOG right here from 6.45pm, so you don’t miss any of the action. 

      Full card
      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin – WBC interim heavyweight title
      Katie Taylor (c) vs. Delfine Persoon – Unified WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female lightweight titles
      Luther Clay (c) vs. Chris Kongo – WBO Global welterweight title
      Jack Cullen vs. Zak Chelli
      Alen Babic vs. Shawndell Tegel Winters
      What they said
      Dillian Whyte: “Everything is different. Saudi Arabia was a short-notice fight. I fought because I had to fight, to keep myself mentally and physically intact.
      “I was in a dark place and on the verge of walking away from boxing.
      “So I took that fight to keep me motivated and keep me in the game, really.” More

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      Floyd Mayweather wants to train Deontay Wilder and promises he will beat Tyson Fury in trilogy bout

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER insisted Deontay Wilder can beat Tyson Fury – as long as he trains the Bronze Bomber.
      Fury, 31, totally dominated Wilder, 34, in Las Vegas at the end of February to break the American’s 43-fight unbeaten run and five-year reign as WBC king.

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      Floyd Mayweather has offered to train Deontay WilderCredit: Rex Features
      The Bronze Bomber was twice floored before assistant coach Mark Breland threw the towel in during round seven to bring the one-sided beating to an end.
      Now Wilder has officially invoked his immediate rematch clause with Fury, with the bout set for July in the US.
      During a Q&A on his UK tour, retired Mayweather offered to help his countryman prepare for the trilogy, as he said: “If I train him. If I train him I can teach him how to win.”
      ‘Money’ supported Wilder after he suffered his first professional defeat.

      The 43-year-old posted online: “Win, Lose or Draw…. Deontay @BronzeBomber is our brother that has accomplished many triumphs and as a community we should all uplift and support him throughout it all.
      “No matter what, you’re still a winner in my eyes, King!”

      Mayweather was ringside to watch Wilder escape with a draw against Fury in their first fight, a result said to have “disgusted” the boxing legend.
      But Wilder insisted the multi-millionaire was jealous of him after the heavyweight thriller in Los Angeles – which was co-promoted by Mayweather Promotions.

      He told TMZ Sports: “The world loved it, and I don’t think he [Mayweather] liked that though. He wants all the attention on him, and it’s sad that it’s like that.”
      “I’m coming, and it’s a lot of fighters that’s jealous of me for no reason. I’ve never said nothing bad about no one, I’ve always wished them well.”
      Before Wilder’s Vegas rematch with Fury, the Bronze Bomber explained to BoxingScene that Mayweather never supported him as America’s next African-American star.

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      Whyte sheds almost a STONE as he weighs in at 18st 6lbs for Povetkin fight

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      Wilder said: “I don’t need the acceptance or the torch passed from none of these guys.
      “They’ve done a great job in their careers — not only Floyd, but a lot of them. They know who they are. You can’t take nothing away from them.
      “We take our hats off for what they’ve done. I just want the same respect. I don’t have any ill will toward none of these guys that have an ill will toward me, or look at me as anything else other than being great.”

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      Wilder and Fury are set to fight for a third timeCredit: Rex Features

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      Dillian Whyte shares throwback clip of brutal MMA KO amid feud with UFC aces Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic

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      DILLIAN WHYTE posted a throwback video of his savage MMA knockout as his feud with UFC duo Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic heated up.
      The Body Snatcher, 32, may have made a name for himself inside the boxing ring over the last decade with just one defeat from his 28 pro fights.

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      Dillian Whyte shared his brutal punch with earned him victory in his sole pro MMA fightCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dillianwhyte/

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      The Brixton star landed a savage right hook on Mark Stroud inside the first 12 secondsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dillianwhyte/
      But before that he had a brief stint in kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
      As well as becoming British and European kickboxing champion with a 20-1 record, Whyte also had one pro MMA fight.
      And it lasted just 12 seconds.
      He demolished Mark Stroud with a stunning KO punch at the Ultimate Challenge MMA 1: Bad Breed event in December 2008.

      Sharing the clip on his Instagram page, the Brixton star wrote: “Have been laying em out from an early age across all different style who want it can get it simple.”

      Writing exclusively for SunSport he revealed he has plans to conquer the UFC world – and has already called out Miocic and Ngannou.
      He said: “Reigning WBC and UFC heavyweight champion of the world has a nice ring to it.
      “I have not trained in kickboxing or MMA for a while but, for me, it is like riding a bike.

      “Once I knock off some of the rust, my instincts come rushing back and I am ready to dominate again.
      “The heavyweight guys over there, champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, are elite and I would have to work on my grappling and wrestling.
      “But I know, standing up and boxing in 4oz gloves, I could knock ANY of their top-ten heavyweights out.
      “I would need time to get my MMA conditioning back because it is totally different to boxing where, if you are clever, you can take time in the three minute rounds.

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      “In these cages it is five-minute rounds of non-stopmoving, kicking, punching, wrestling — it is no joke.
      “But I have better hand skills than any of them and because they try to cover a lot of aspects, that leaves a lot of holes in their game.
      “The guys at the top, like Miocic and Ngannou, come from boxing but weren’t good enough to make it as pro boxers — as they could have made more money — they would usually want to stand up.”

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      The fight – back in December 2008 – was stopped immediatelyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dillianwhyte/

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      White then turned his attention to boxing where he has a 27-1 recordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dillianwhyte/

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      He now has dreams of becoming both boxing and UFC heavyweight world champCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Whyte vs Povetkin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard, ring walks for HUGE heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT’S Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin go head-to-head as elite boxing makes a comeback.
      This clash will be the most high profile clash since lockdown began, with the heavyweight pair due to duke it out at the Matchroom Mansion.

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      The clash was originally scheduled for May 2 but was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic. The fight is for the WBC interim heavyweight title and sets up the winner for another major fight going forward.

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      Dillian Whyte recently revealed his anger at Eddie Hearn and the WBC after he was overlooked for a title shot againCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When is Whyte vs Povetkin?
      The fight is due to take place at the Matchroom Boxing HQ in Essex on Saturday, August 22.
      The two fighters are expected to do their ring walks at 10pm BST.
      However, the ring walks time will be dependent on the undercard results.
      What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on?
      Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the undercard from 7pm BST.
      The full event is priced at £19.95.
      Where can I watch the live stream?
      You can live stream the match for the same price on your computer or tablet device.
      Spky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV via channel 496.

      Fight Card
      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin – WBC interim heavyweight title
      Katie Taylor (c) vs. Delfine Persoon – Unified WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female lightweight titles
      Luther Clay (c) vs. Chris Kongo – WBO Global welterweight title
      Jack Cullen vs. Zak Chelli
      Alen Babic vs. Shawndell Tegel Winters
      What have they said?
      Dillian Whyte: “Everything is different. Saudi Arabia was a short-notice fight. I fought because I had to fight, to keep myself mentally and physically intact.

      “I was in a dark place and on the verge of walking away from boxing.
      “So I took that fight to keep me motivated and keep me in the game, really.” More

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      Dillian Whyte looking forward to retirement cuddles with a lapdog called Furball… but not before he gets world title

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      DILLIAN WHYTE will unleash the dogs of war on Alexander Povetkin tonight before enjoying his retirement with a lapdog called Furball. The 18st Brixton powerhouse adores his three giant muscle dogs Zeus, Hades and Titan that he trained in tracking and defence while in a 22-week training camp in Portugal. The 32-year-old had to leave […] More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to vacate WBC heavyweight belt to avoid Dillian Whyte… and line up Anthony Joshua showdown

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      TYSON FURY has been tipped to vacate his WBC belt to swerve a mandatory defence against Dillian Whyte and instead fight Anthony Joshua.
      The Gypsy King, 31, won the title in February beating Deontay Wilder, 34, and will immediately defend it against the American.

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      Dillian Whyte is the WBC mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury’s belt Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      If Fury beats Deontay Wilder he is mandated to face Whyte
      Should he beat Wilder again, the WBC confirmed Whyte, 32, will be next in line for a shot at the strap – as long as he also gets past 40-year-old Alexander Povetkin.
      It would lead to the highly-anticipated, undisputed title decider against Joshua, 30, facing further delays.
      But ex-world champion Johnny Nelson predicted Fury will drop the belt to ensure his mega-fight with AJ gets over the line.
      Nelson told Sky Sports: “I personally think – and I don’t mind if I’m wrong – I can personally see Fury giving up the belt and Dillian fighting somebody else for it.

      “Vacating it, because Fury will have other, if not better options, but again there is just something telling me that I can see him vacating the belt.”
      Fury’s UK promoter Frank Warren has already admitted the unbeaten heavyweight could lose the belt, if it meant fighting Joshua.
      But Hearn – who promotes AJ and Whyte – insisted the unified champion is only interested in winning all four titles and reigning as undisputed king.
      Meaning if Fury opts against facing his mandatory challenger, Joshua could rematch Whyte for the vacant WBC crown.

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      Hearn told iFL TV,: “People said from Fury’s team, ‘We are not fighting Dillian Whyte.
      “So I said, ‘If you don’t fight Dillian Whyte, you’re going to be stripped of your world title.’
      “And then I said, by the way, Anthony Joshua wants to win the WBC world title because he wants to win all the belts. He wants to be undisputed.’ 
      “So if Tyson Fury vacates the belt, then AJ can’t win the WBC belt. So, therefore, he’ll fight Dillian Whyte for the WBC belt.”
      Another scenario would see Fury be elevated to the WBC ‘Franchise’ champion, which carries no mandatory duties.
      But the title is frowned upon with the likes of Canelo Alvarez, 29, and Vasiliy Lomachenko, 32, suffering bestowed honours.
      And Whyte believes Fury is “begging” the WBC to do the same to him so they avoid fighting.

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      He said: “He’s a joker. The WBC have obviously come forward and said you have to fight me now, so let’s see what he’s going to do.
      “He’s tried everything to avoid me.
      “Even without waiting for the outcome of my fight with Povetkin, he’s so scared about the prospect of fighting me that his promoter begged the WBC to elevate him to ‘Franchise’ champion to keep him out of my clutches.”

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      Joshua and Fury have verbally agreed a two-fight deal for 2021 Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Roy Jones Jr says he WILL fight Mike Tyson after threatening to pull out and take legal action over date delay

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      ROY JONES JR said he WILL fight Mike Tyson following rumors that he had pulled out of the November 28 showdown.
      In an Instagram video about the fight, Jones said: “They gave me a new term, a new date and a new chance to act a fool, which is what I love to do anyway.”

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      Roy Jones Jr, 51, told his Instagram followers to ‘be ready’ for the November 28 bout with Mike TysonCredit: Instagram
      The four-weight world champion told his followers to “be ready” come November 28.
      He captioned the social media post: “Lifestyle is war at all cost. No mask…….. just WAR.”
      Jones’ response came after news broke that he was considering pulling out of the Tyson fight, after it was delayed from its original date of September 12 to November 28.
      Jones, 51, took legal action and warned if he was not compensated for earnings lost then he could walk away from the event.

      “We’re trying to figure something out, my lawyers is (sic) talking with their lawyers, trying to figure out ways to make it a better situation so that I can compensated for it, that is more beneficial for me to do,” he told the Daily Mail.

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      Jones simply captioned the social media post saying, ‘Lifestyle is war at all cost. No mask…….. just WAR’Credit: Instagram

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      Jones said he’s ready to ‘act a fool’ come November 28Credit: Twitter / @MikeTyson / Triller
      “If they don’t make it make sense, it (the fight) would be off.
      “Why would I change the date and mess up the rest of my year when I agreed to September 12.”
      The eight-round bout was due to go behind closed doors, with an unnamed but recognized sanctioning body overseeing the fight.

      Organizers are hoping that by the new November 28 date spectators could be allowed back into venues.
      Jones addressed those claims, adding: “They said they wanted to get a crowd, if you want to get a crowd, that’s a different type of money.
      “If they want a big event, that’s a different type of money.”

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      Mike Tyson, 54, has been training since March ahead of his sensational comebackCredit: Twitter / @MikeTyson / Triller

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      Tyson last fought 15 years ago after announcing his retirement in 2005Credit: Instagram / @miketyson
      Tyson, 54, has been training since March ahead of his sensational comeback. He last fought 15 years ago after announcing his retirement in 2005.
      Jones who last boxed in 2018, admitted the new date could benefit him as it allows more time to prepare.
      “If everything works out, yes,” he said.
      “I don’t know if things… if everything will work yet.
      “But if everything works out then yeah, it probably will help me.”

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      Commission executive director, Andy Foster has told the pair to “spar hard” but to refrain from hurting each other, as both veterans have a combined ago of 105.
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      Dillian Whyte sheds more than a STONE as he weighs in at 18st 6lbs for Povetkin fight after body transformation

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      DILLIAN WHYTE weighed in at 18st 6lbs for Saturday’s bout with Alexander Povetkin after shedding more than a stone.
      The Body-Snatcher had undergone a stunning body transformation after coming in at a career heaviest 19st 5lbs for his win over Mariusz Wach in December.

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      Dillian Whyte weighed in at 18st 6lbs for his fight with Alexander PovetkinCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

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      The Body Snatcher was over two stone heavier than the Russian, who came in at 16stCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      Whyte weighed a career heaviest for his last bout – a whopping 19st 5lbs
      Povetkin also boasted an impressive physique as he weighed in at 16st, five pounds lighter than when he battled to a draw with Michael Hunter before Christmas.
      And despite having more than TWO STONE over his Russian rival, Whyte admitted he was wary of the threat posed by the former WBA champion.

      He told Sky Sports: “He’s a dangerous guy and I can see in his eyes he’s up for it and he’s motivated, and he wants to have a go.
      “But if I’m fit, I can beat all of these guys. We know what he does. He has been doing it consistently for 15 years. It is very hard to defeat that but I know what to do.

      “What sets me apart? I adapt on the job. I know what to do. I know when to box, when to fight, I have learned from my mistakes.
      “If I land, it will be a problem because I feel strong. The plan is to knock him out. But the first plan is to get a victory.”

      If I land, it will be a problem because I feel strong. The plan is to knock him out. But the first plan is to get a victory
      Dillian Whyte

      Whyte, 32, has spent his lockdown being put through his paces in the gruelling heat to ensure he works himself back into terrific shape.
      He took the fight against Mariusz Wach on just three weeks’ notice and looked sluggish inside the ring despite scraping a unanimous point win.

      But he has now given himself the best chance to best Povetkin at the weekend and land his long-awaited title shot with either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
      And Whyte has already started the mind games against the Russian after arriving at the weigh-in sporting a tartan tracksuit.

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      Povetkin had been ripped for the “rascal clobber” after arriving in England in matching outfits with his team last week.
      Whyte meanwhile has warned Anthony Joshua he will chin him if he approaches his ring on Saturday.
      The Brixton Banger is headlining his own Sky Sports pay-per-view but old rival AJ has been signed up to commentate on the fight.

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