Maximum Violence. Preview of the fight White-Povetkin at the tournament DAZN Matchroom Boxing
The main fight of the summer will take place on Saturday 22 August in the UK. Heavyweights – 40-year-old Alexander Povetkin and 32-year-old Dillian White – will enter the ring. At stake is the WBC championship title and the so-called “Diamond Belt”, which is awarded after selected fights with the participation of elite boxers. The World Boxing Council decided that the winner of the White-Povetkin fight deserves a special prize, so the fight has an exclusive status. In the boxing community, many say that for Povetkin this is the last chance to win the championship and extend his career. White promises in an interview to put on a show with “maximum violence”, but if something goes wrong for the Briton, he risks losing his position in the rankings and losing the opportunity to fight boxing superstar Tyson Fury.
All battles of the new Matchroom tournament will be shown live on A1 TV channel and the Amediateka online platform, and after the broadcast ends, the tournament recording and the best moments of each match will be available on the online platform. .
“I don’t think it’s safe to have White close to Povetkin a week before the fight.”– said promoter Eddie Hearn in an interview with Sky Sports. He clarified that one does not have to worry about Povetkin, but Hearn’s behavior of White raises concerns.
“White already told me, ‘If I see this guy in front of me during the week of the fight at the hotel, I am not responsible for my actions.” Therefore, we need to make sure that there are no problems. Better to keep them away from each other to make sure there is no danger in the fight, ”Hearn says.
Dillian White (UK, 32, 27-1, 18 KO) vs Alexander Povetkin (Russia, 40 years old, 35-2-1, 24 KO) “White could have fought for the Diamond Belt once. In May 2019, he was seen as a potential rival to Tyson Fury, but the reigning WBC champion chose to face Tom Schwartz in the ring in Las Vegas. Since then, the fight with Fury constantly looms in front of Dillian White, but will not take place in any way. In case of victory over Povetkin, White will receive Fury as rivals. If the Briton loses, then the fight with Fury will be postponed indefinitely.
At the moment, White has 11 wins in a row. The last boxer to defeat him is Anthony Joshua. Curiously, Alexander Povetkin also lost to Joshua for the last time in September 2018.
Before meeting with White, the “Russian Knight” had a fight with American Michael Hunter, in which, in fact, he rehearsed the possible course of a fight with a British puncher. Povetkin had a hard time in the first rounds, he missed a lot of blows to the head and boxed at a high pace, but in the end he survived, turning the tide of the meeting. As a result, the judges made a decision about a draw. It is expected that the fight with White will take place in a similar manner: a barrage of punches at the start, a high tempo with a transition to a more relaxed channel. White will take the initiative, but Povetkin will likely have a chance in the later rounds when both fighters get tired and act with less concentration. This time, the Russian will be determined to win at any cost.
Povetkin’s main weapon is a side blow from the left. Endurance and resilience, multiplied by experience, can give him a chance in battle with White. Nevertheless, experts and bookmakers consider the Briton a favorite. They expect him to sit down on Povetkin right away. However, White knows how to conduct extended battles. His last knockout in a duel with Derek Chisora was recorded in the 11th round, so it will be important for Povetkin to stay collected throughout all 12 rounds.
Katie Taylor (Ireland, 34, 15-0, 6 KO) vs Dolphin Person (Belgium, 35, 44-2, 18 KO) – in another battle of the evening women will come together. The winner will receive the title of the undisputed world lightweight champion. Katie Taylor is an icon for girls of a generation and a big star at home in Ireland. She has a gold medal in the Olympic Games, many victories in amateurs and championship belts in professionals.
The more interesting is her rival – Dolphin Person. The Belgian fought Taylor in June 2019 and it was a very close fight. Some judges even gave the victory to Person, but the Irish was the winner by split decision. A year later, Taylor and Person have a rematch without a clear favorite.
Keeping in mind the sensation that Jessica McCaskill made in the fight with Cecilia Brekhus, we can say that any outcome is possible. By the way, the newly minted undisputed world champion McCaskill will root for Taylor, since in 2017 she lost to her in all respects and now wants to re-enter the ring against her.
“I would like to get revenge with Taylor and exact retribution. Moreover, it should be a fight in a big arena like Wembley. If we are allowed to return the fans to the stands, we will gather 100 thousand spectators, because it will be a fight of this magnitude, ”McCaskill said in an interview with SkySports.
But to think about such a fight, Katie Taylor still needs to cope with the Dolphin Person, and it will be very difficult.
Also in the fighting card of the third Matchroom Boxing tournament:
Luther Clay (UK, 24, 13-1, 5 KO) vs. Chris Congo (UK, 27, 11-0, 6 KO), WBO Welterweight Title fight.
Watch all battles live on A1 TV channel and on the online platform .
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