Alexander Povetkin
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury comes in light for Dillian Whyte bout
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury weighs in almost a stone lighter than for the third Deontay Wilder fight ahead of Saturday's showdown with Dillian Whyte.
Apr 22, 15:02
Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte fight confirmed for Wembley in April
Promoter Frank Warren confirms that the bout between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte will take place at Wembley on April 23.
Feb 25, 17:11
Anthony Joshua "100%" confident Tyson Fury bout will happen this year
Anthony Joshua said he has signed his side of the deal.
Apr 17, 09:09
Eddie Hearn: 'Dillian Whyte could face Deontay Wilder next'
The Londoner is back on track for a world title but his wait for a championship fight could go on.
Mar 28, 09:53
Dillian Whyte triumphs in Povetkin rematch with fourth-round knockout
The Brixton boxer clinched the 28th victory of his professional career in Gibraltar.
Mar 27, 23:57
Dillian Whyte: 'Povetkin rematch is most important fight of my career'
Dillian Whyte twice put Alexander Povetkin on the canvas in the first bout last August, only to see the former WBA champion defeat him with a fifth-round knockout.
Mar 26, 14:38
Dillian Whyte looks ahead to 'biggest fight of career'
Dillian Whyte will face Russian Alexander Povetkin in a heavyweight rematch in Gibraltar on Saturday.
Mar 25, 17:02
Dillian Whyte: 'I should get a title shot if I beat Povetkin'
Brixton fighter Dillian Whyte, 32, is bidding for revenge in Gibraltar after falling victim to a stunning knock-out by the 41-year-old Russian in August.
Mar 23, 20:35
Dillian Whyte insists "all hell will break loose" in Povetkin rematch
Dillian Whyte said he will go for the knockout this time, having floored the Russian twice in their previous meeting.
Mar 1, 10:50
Dillian Whyte-Alexander Povetkin rematch scheduled for March 6
Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte in their first bout last summer.
Jan 15, 20:04
Dillian Whyte to face Tyson Fury or Dereck Chisora after Povetkin postponement?
Promoter Eddie Hearn said Dillian Whyte is now likely to wait until the new year unless he can land a short-notice showdown.
Nov 3, 17:34
Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin rematch postponed due to coronavirus
Dillian Whyte's hopes of reigniting his career in a bout scheduled for November 21 at Wembley Arena will have to wait.
Nov 3, 15:16
Date set for Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin II
Dillian Whyte lost by knockout to Alexander Povetkin in August but will face the Russian again on November 21.
Sep 15, 15:14
Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury "should be looking to retire soon"
The heavyweight rivals have an agreement, in principle, to face each other next year.
Sep 8, 13:48
Dillian Whyte wants rematch after defeat to Alexander Povetkin
The English boxer dominated the opening rounds before falling to the Russian.
Aug 23, 09:19
Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with sensational KO
The 40-year-old Russian takes over the WBC mandatory position from Dillian Whyte.
Aug 23, 02:34
Dillian Whyte lauds Alexander Povetkin ahead of Saturday's showdown
The mandatory challenger spot would go to 40-year-old Alexander Povetkin should he pull off a victory.
Aug 21, 14:00
Dillian White determined to overcome Alexander Povetkin
White is in line to face the winner of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Aug 19, 18:43
Dillian Whyte to face Alexander Povetkin in Essex on August 22
'Fight Camp' begins on Saturday, August 1.
Jun 26, 15:48
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 3
Sports Mole rounds up the latest coronavirus news from across the world of sport.
Jun 3, 23:39
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Wednesday, June 3
Football's Covid-19 test results were out, while a major boxing fight was off.
Jun 3, 20:27
Dillian Whyte still expected to face Alexander Povetkin this summer
The heavyweight showdown was originally slated for July 4.
Jun 3, 11:10
Eddie Hearn outlines plans to bring boxing back in July
The British Boxing Board of Control indicated bouts can return in two months' time subject to a series of strict regulations.
May 15, 23:06
Dillian Whyte refusing to budge on his shot at the WBC heavyweight title
White wants a fight with Tyson Fury.
May 14, 09:19
Dillian Whyte's fight with Alexander Povetkin postponed until July 4
All British boxing events in May have been called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 30, 15:35
Coronavirus latest: Eddie Hearn hints boxing could return behind closed doors
Dillian Whyte's heavyweight title clash with Alexander Povetkin on May 2 is set to be called off.
Mar 30, 12:17
Dillian Whyte still training for Alexander Povetkin fight despite coronavirus
The Briton is slated to fight Russia's Alexander Povetkin on May 2 in Manchester but the contest is in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 23, 16:58
Eddie Hearn optimistic Billy Joe Saunders-Saul Alvarez fight will go ahead
The pair could meet in June or July, depending on the coronavirus crisis.
Mar 18, 15:13
Dillian Whyte: 'I cannot afford to look past Alexander Povetkin'
The pair go head-to-head on May 2.
Mar 4, 18:39
Dillian Whyte, Alexander Povetkin to meet in Manchester in May
Dillian Whyte is waiting for a mandatory title shot at the WBC belt held by Tyson Fury.
Mar 3, 16:44
Why Anthony Joshua's defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr feels more than 'a minor setback'
Anthony Joshua says that his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr is only 'a minor setback', but losing in such fashion could have long-term ramifications for the former champion.
Jun 2, 17:00
Preview: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr, plus undercard
Sports Mole previews the unified world heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
May 31, 11:00
Five previous Anthony Joshua opponents who compare to Andy Ruiz Jr
Andy Ruiz Jr is regarded as a unique heavyweight at a higher level, but there are comparisons to be made with some of Anthony Joshua's previous opponents.
May 30, 19:00
Who's next for Anthony Joshua after his win against Alexander Povetkin?
Joshua has plenty of options for his April date at Wembley.
Sep 23, 11:01
Terms for Joshua-Wilder fight must be agreed soon, insists Eddie Hearn
Joshua says Wilder would be his chosen opponent.
Sep 23, 10:01
Wilder would be my number one choice for April bout, says Anthony Joshua
His camp is also targeting Dillian Whyte for the April 13 date at Wembley.
Sep 23, 00:40
Bellew says Joshua should not be fighting 'drug cheat' Povetkin
Povetkin twice tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016.
Sep 22, 08:20
EFL approves Tottenham Hotspur stadium change
The EFL approves a request from Tottenham Hotspur to play their EFL Cup third-round clash with Watford as Stadium MK, rather than Vicarage Road.
Sep 6, 18:17
Tottenham Hotspur seek EFL permission to play Watford cup tie at Stadium MK
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that they have applied to the EFL for special dispensation to play their EFL Cup third-round tie against Watford at Stadium MK.
Aug 30, 20:37
Anthony Joshua, Alexander Povetkin confirmed for Wembley in September
Matchroom Sport confirms that Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Alexander Povetkin on September 22 at Wembley Stadium.
Jul 16, 11:11
