Dillian Whyte has exercised his rematch clause against Alexander Povetkin and their much awaited rematch will be taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2020 which will be taking place at yet to be announced venue. Rematch will be exactly after 91 days off the first fight and Dillian Whyte put his career on the line in what should be a cracking of a boxing fight.
Povetkin vs Whyte II All Details You Need To Know:
Povetkin stopped Dillian Whyte in their first fight which took place at the Matchroom back garden on 22 August. Whyte wanted a rematch straight away and he got his wish with Mathroom confirming the fight date for 21 November 2020. It will be an PPV event taking place yet to be announced venue. SkySports Box office will have the live PPV rights in the United Kingdom.
Defeat in first fight for Whyte meant Povetkin took over the right as mandatory challenger for WBC heavyweight championship fight against Fury. The winner of rematch will get that chance making this fight a must win for Whyte who’s 11-fight winning streak ended when Povetkin stopped him in first fight.
FIGHT DATE | Saturday, 21 November 2020 |
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VENUE | London's Wembley Arena or Royal Albert Hall |
BROADCASTING | SKY Sports Box Office (PPV) in the UK. DAZN will have live coverage in USA. |
TITLE | Non-Title fight but mandatory challenger status for WBO heavyweight fight against Tyson Fury |
PURSE PAYOUTS | Povetkin is the "A" side in rematch but both fighters should clear over $5 million each from this fight |