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Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte 2: What victory and defeat would mean for both fighters, with a potential crack at Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury the grand prize, while the loser could be left stranded in limbo
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24/03/21 15:30
Alexander Povetkin (centre right) and Dillian Whyte (left) go head-to-head once more on Saturday in Gibraltar with plenty on the line for both. Despite appearing a shadow of his once explosive self in the first four rounds of their bout last year, Povetkin changed the landscape of the heavyweight division with a single punch as he knocked out Whyte in the fifth round. It was a devastating defeat for Whyte, who had previously been mandatory challenger for the WBC for over two years, a position he relinquished in the blink of an eye. But as the pair go to battle once more, there is perhaps now even more on the line than there was in August 2020....read
Saudi Arabia emerges as the favourite location to host Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury as the heavyweight rivals FINALLY sign a £200m two-fight deal...so what exactly do we know about the highly anticipated undisputed super-fight so far?
15/03/21 17:18With Eddie Hearn announcing that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a £200m two-fight deal, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the most likely location.One year on from when football collapsed: While the Government refused to act, sport ploughed on with a dangerous cocktail of big crowds and denial, before Covid chaos changed the scene forever
12/03/21 08:23DANIEL MATTHEWS: This week in March 2020 was when the plates under sport shifted and football moved from existing alongside a pandemic to living with the deadly coronavirus.Anthony Joshua reveals he was given ringside instructions to 'jab' Kubrat Pulev by Floyd Mayweather before knocking the Bulgarian out in the ninth round in December to defend his heavyweight titles
10/03/21 16:52Floyd Mayweather was a surprisingly in attendance at the SSE Arena as Anthony Joshua successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBO belts against Kubrat Pulev.Anthony Joshua reveals he is 'looking PAST' Tyson Fury and questions his rival's hunger by claiming he'll 'sail off into the sunset' and retire soon after their £200m Battle of Britain
10/03/21 09:44Unified champion Joshua insisted that he still has huge ambitions to fulfill after facing Fury, but questioned whether the WBC champion will have the hunger to keep fighting after their Battle of Britain.Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Who has the better resume? Both records analysed in full as the scintillating all-British undisputed heavyweight showdown edges ever closer
02/03/21 13:56As the colossal all-British heavyweight unification bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury edges closer, Sportsmail analyses their respective fight records.Josh Warrington's knockout defeat by Mauricio Lara was a true upset, but how does it compare to Dillian Whyte vs Povetkin in the list of most shocking behind-closed-doors defeats... and what impact IS a lack of fans having?
16/02/21 14:25Josh Warrington suffered a shock defeat to Mauricio Lara on Saturday, February 13. It was not the first major upset we've seen behind closed doors, and Sportsmail takes you through the top picks.Oleksandr Usyk 'has NOT given his consent' for Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury next as Ukrainian's promoter insists he is ready for his title shot... putting further pressure on AJ to vacate WBO belt to set up all-British super fight
12/01/21 00:17IBF, WBA and WBO champion Joshua and WBC belt holder Fury are currently in the midst of discussions for a super fight in 2021 to crown the undisputed champion of the heavyweight division.'Eddie Hearn knows the meaning of commitment': Anthony Joshua's blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury in doubt as WBO chief suggests AJ will have to fight mandatory Oleksandr Usyk BEFORE facing the Gypsy King
13/12/20 12:44AJ was back to his explosive best as he returned to the ring for the first time in over a year to take on Kubrat Pulev, finishing the durable Bulgarian in the ninth round at Wembley Arena.One in the eye for Dubois... Daniel in battle to restore reputation after quitting by taking a knee and being counted out in the 10th round of his heavyweight battle against Joe Joyce
29/11/20 22:48JEFF POWELL: The psychological hurt of the barbs which hounded Dubois out of Westminster Church House will live with him far longer than the damage to his left orbital socket.Alexander Povetkin released from hospital and is stable after contracting coronavirus as he continues recovery at home... while fans wait for news of when highly-anticipated rematch with Dillian Whyte will take place
11/11/20 12:53The Russian beat Dillian Whyte with a stunning one-punch knockout in their bout back in August, but the November rematch has been postponed after Povetkin was hospitalised with coronavirus.Eddie Hearn reveals Dillian Whyte's rematch with Alexander Povetkin will now take place on January 30 after Russian was hospitalised with coronavirus... unless Tyson Fury accepts challenge for London fight in December
05/11/20 14:25Alexander Povetkin was forced to pull out of the originally scheduled rematch with Whyte on November 21 at Wembley Arena after he was hospitalised with coronavirus.Lockdown lunacy! Derek Chisora offers to step in for coronavirus-stricken Alexander Povetkin and fight Dillian Whyte in a heavyweight trilogy just THREE WEEKS after his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk
04/11/20 08:39Eddie Hearn is scrambling around trying to find a last-minute opponent to save the November 21 show after Povetkin pulled out of the headline fight due to being hospitalised with coronavirus.Former world champion Joseph Parker eager to face Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO heavyweight belt if Anthony Joshua vacates title to fight Tyson Fury
03/11/20 17:05Joseph Parker is the third ranked contender for the WBO heavyweight belt, but it's possible he could take on Oleksandr Usyk for the title if Anthony Joshua decides to give it up next year.JEFF POWELL: Technocrat Oleksandr Usyk looked too light and under-powered against veteran Derek Chisora to pose a threat to Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight division
01/11/20 21:58The curious spectacle of the charging elephant in the room being led a merry dance by a tormenting mouse did nothing to dispel the perception that Joshua and Fury are the two best heavyweights .'The news is heartbreaking... nobody has confidence to agree ANYTHING': Eddie Hearn admits Anthony Joshua's fight with Kubrat Pulev could move ABROAD after coronavirus lockdown rules out crowds and costs champion £8MILLION in ticket sales
01/11/20 20:10Promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to welcome a small crowd when Anthony Joshua defends his titles against Kubrat Pulev on December 12 but has now admitted that his plans have been scuppered.'Anthony, how are you? I'm coming for you': Oleksandr Usyk fires warning to AJ after cementing spot to challenge for his world title following hard-fought points win over Derek Chisora
01/11/20 11:17Joshua has already agreed in principle to fight Tyson Fury twice in 2021 but may add WBO mandatory challenger Usyk to his schedule in what is set to be a blockbuster year of boxing.'I was pushing the pace and the judges saw it in a different way': Derek Chisora insists he should have won bout against Oleksandr Usyk despite falling to unanimous decision defeat
01/11/20 00:54Usyk was forced to weather an early onslaught and a late rally from Chisora, who did enough for the upset in the eyes of his team. However the judges awarded the bout to Usyk.Oleksandr Usyk insists his aim is to become 'undisputed world champion' with Anthony Joshua watching on... but gives himself just THREE out of 10 for performance after beating Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena
01/11/20 00:35The undefeated Ukrainian boxer ranked his victorious performance against Derek Chisora as three out of ten and vows to improve in order to become 'undisputed world champion'.Anthony Joshua watches on as Oleksandr Usyk survives a scare against veteran Derek Chisora to win their heavyweight clash by unanimous decision... so, is a shot at AJ's WBO world title next?
31/10/20 20:30DANIEL MATTHEWS: Oleksandr Usyk was given a Halloween fright by Derek Chisora who, at 36, made the former cruiserweight king draw on every ounce of skill and will in a draining contest.After six weeks of celibacy and calculated preparations, Derek Chisora is ready to smash through Oleksandr Usyk and earn an unlikely heavyweight title shot against Anthony Joshua
31/10/20 12:14DANIEL MATTHEWS: Chisora, one of British boxing's most volatile characters, has been persuaded to live a monastic existence as he bids to secure another unlikely world title shot.'If the king of the jungle was determined by size, it would be the elephant. But it's the tiger:' Meet Oleksandr Usyk, the budding actor vowing to takeover the heavyweight division after taking care of Derek Chisora
31/10/20 12:14Victory would cement his place as mandatory challenger to Joshua's WBO title. But concerns linger as to whether the former cruiserweight king can compete with big boys such as Joshua and Fury.Frank Warren says Derek Chisora 'will FAIL again' but Daniel Dubois believes 'Del Boy could be too powerful' for Oleksandr Usyk... how the EXPERTS including Carl Froch, David Haye and Bob Arum are calling Saturday's heavyweight clash
30/10/20 22:53Sportsmail has spoken to pundits, promoters and former world champion boxers to get their take on Saturday's intriguing heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usk and Derek Chisora.
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