I am not overlooking him at all, he will come in shape, … DILLIAN WHYTE VS ALEXANDER POVETKIN PREVIEW & PREDICTION Welcome back to Right Hook Boxing.

Pulev is waiting for Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to finalise a date for his showdown with Joshua and hit out at Whyte when asked for his prediction for the British heavyweight’s fight with Povetkin.

Though this fight could end up being competitive, depending on which version of Whyte shows up, the odds stacked in his favor isn’t a surprise. He could never beat the best, but he was the best of the rest of the pack. Povetkin very well could have beaten Whyte in his prime, but age and a long and punishing career have started taking their toll enough to the point where a well-conditioned Whyte should be able to take this fight. He is still very dangerous, he gave AJ a lot of problems and then beat Hughie Fury. But the big one has always been elusive.I don’t think this is a slam-dunk for Whyte.

Povetkin and Whyte are former 'Silver' champions of the WBC. Povetkin has won six of his last eight fights, and he’s coming off a December draw against Michael Hunter. He can throw combinations, and when he hones in, he can wreak a lot of havoc. I’m ready, I’m hungry, and I know I am going to win.’ Eddie Hearn worried Dillian Whyte will attack Povetkin at hotel before Fight Camp boutKubrat Pulev slams 'arrogant' Anthony Joshua over repeating mistake made before Ruiz lossWhy Mike Tyson has asked Roy Jones Jr. to postpone their fightEx-UFC star Paige VanZant explains shock decision to join Bare Knuckle FightingLearn how to retrain for a job in health and social care'What do people see in Tyson Fury?' The first question is difficult to answer. Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. He won the gold medal in the Olympics way back in 2004. 1 0.

But in staggering Joshua badly, he showed he fits in nicely with the best in the business.

Born 02 Sep 1979. Still, at 40, he is still capable of purporting himself well in a high-paced fight.

A former Olympic gold medal winner, his fundamentals are as solid as it gets. Since 2018, Whyte has won five fights, beating notable heavyweights Lucas Browne, Joseph Parker, Derek Chisora, Oscar Rivas, and Mariusz Wach. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed Dillian Whyte will be looking to add the WBC Diamond belt to his collectionRussian veteran Alexander Povetkin will be looking to spring a big shock when he fights Dillian Whyte on August 22Dillian Whyte speaks about social media feud with Tyson ‘Luke’ Fury, calling rival ‘fake Mike Tyson’ It isn’t flashy. No Predictions Have Been Made Yet: Event Discussion. He has been very durable in his career, stopped just once in a pro career that is over 15 years old. Four of Whyte’s last six victories have ended in decisions. Whyte has his share of issues relating to stamina and output, which could suit Povetkin, who doesn’t throw quite as many punches as he once did.Often times, when a fighter gets to a certain age, it’s not the output that suffers, but rather how a fighter accepts damage.

Povetkin is in the heavyweight division, he fights in the orthodox stance.

With an incredible story of humiliation and revenge on his side, Whyte is the current favourite. I don’t like this.‘I want to fight Whyte after I win with AJ, I want to fight with Dillian Whyte and I want to show him a very special KO. Anthony Joshua blasts heavyweight rivalEddie Hearn worried Dillian Whyte will attack Povetkin at hotel before Fight Camp bout‘What do people see in Tyson Fury?’: Anthony Joshua insists heavyweight rival is yet to earn his respectMike Tyson age, height, weight and net worth as he gets ready for comeback fightTyson Fury blasts Anthony Joshua over ‘bulls***’ Black Lives Matter speechEddie Hearn worried Dillian Whyte will attack Alexander Povetkin at hotel before Fight Camp boutMike Tyson shows off incredible physique and terrifying speed in fresh comeback video "Both are sensational fighters. This will be Whyte’s 24th career fight in England.

Maximize all the bonus dollars you can get your mitts on by also signing up for a 50% real cash bonus up to $250 FREE at Get bets down on the winner, distance, TKO and more at Top heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte takes on former champion Alexander Povetkin at Manchester Arena on July 4. Whyte vs. Povetkin "The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!" Povetkin had issues with the speed of Hunter and ate some really powerful shots that had his staggered at times. "They have been training in extreme circumstances and they are very professional. We know professional boxing is different and we know Whyte is a 100 per cent professional boxer. Whyte v Povetkin Tips: Fighter Predictions. Alexander Povetkin (Russian Vityaz) is a professional boxer from Russia. Povetkin is your typical Russian boxer, as he stands in strong, doesn’t made trading shots in the middle of the ring and has a strong chin, as he showed in his last fight. I promise him that.’Pulev is the mandatory challenger to Joshua’s IBF title and has twice seen a bout with the unified champion fall through.The Bulgarian was forced to withdraw from their 2017 clash with injury and the global health crisis then postponed their scheduled bout this summer.Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has suggested the fight may be held behind closed doors and Pulev revealed he had been told the contest would happen in December.‘December 5th is what we’ve heard and I hear London is favourite to host,’ Pulev said.

Whyte vs Povetkin takes place on Saturday August 22 in the grounds of Matchroom’s headquarters in Brentwood, Essex.

Hurt a few times against a less-than-fearsome puncher in Hunter and falling in 7 rounds to Joshua in 2018, Povetkin perhaps isn’t quite the same durable fighter of years past.