The 32-year-old Briton admitted that he did not regret having a duel with Povetkin. However, he complained about a lack of discipline, which led to a disappointing result.
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“I made a dumb mistake. In training, he blocked this blow thousands of times, and then suddenly decided to counterattack, “White said.
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August 22 Russian heavyweight knocked out White in the fifth round of their confrontation. 40-year-old Povetkin won the belt of the interim world champion according to the World Boxing Council (WBC), and also became the owner of the honorary belt WBC Diamond. Promoter Eddie Hearn statedthat expects to bring the boxers together in the ring again.
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Alexander Povetkin won the 36th career victory, 25 of which by knockout. Dillian White suffered his second defeat in the professional ring.
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