Dillian Whyte wants 'tear-up' with Alexander Povetkin in April

[Enlightened-One]

"Dillian Whyte wants 'tear-up' with Alexander Povetkin in April"

"Povetkin comes to fight doesn't he. He doesn't come to mess about. I'm the same, so let's get it"

Dillian Whyte has revealed that a 'tear-up' with Alexander Povetkin is the preferred option for an April fight as he will not sit and wait for a WBC title fight.

The British heavyweight will hold talks with promoter Eddie Hearn next week to discuss plans for the upcoming year after last month's victory over Mariusz Wach on the Andy Ruiz Jr-Anthony Joshua rematch bill in Saudi Arabia.

Whyte has been told by the WBC that he will not receive his mandatory WBC title fight until February 2021, but the 31-year-old will continue to risk his world title ambitions, and an explosive encounter against Povektin is top of a shortlist that also includes Ruiz Jr and Otto Wallin.

Asked about Hearn's plans for the future, Whyte told Sky Sports: "He mentioned April 18 on an interview, so I guess that's the date.

"Probably in London or Manchester, something like that. The O2 gets booked up a lot, so either London or Manchester. They are two good venues and it would be good to move to a different part of the country some time as well. Manchester Arena would be good."

Povetkin has only lost against Wladimir Klitschko and Joshua, while he battled to a draw with Michael Hunter in December, and Whyte would relish a brutal showdown with the former WBA champion.

"If he want it, he can get it," said Whyte. "It's going to be a tear-up, because he is not really a mover and I'm not really a mover, so he's a come forward fighter and I come forward.

"We're going to have a scrap. Povetkin comes to fight doesn't he. He doesn't come to mess about. I'm the same, so let's get it.

"Let's see who has got the best left hook around."

Whyte has been frustrated in his long-term pursuit of Deontay Wilder, who defends the WBC belt in a rematch with Tyson Fury on February 22, and the Brixton man will not put his career on hold as he hunts down the winner.

"I've got a meeting with Eddie on Tuesday, so we're going to see, because there are a lot of fights happening and stuff," said Whyte, who would welcome a maximum of three fights in 2020.

"We've got to be mindful of the date and timing and stuff, so I need to speak to him to get a full idea of his plans. We'll meet and see what the plans are and then we'll make a decision.

"I'm not going to wait another 800 days [for Wilder]. What for?"

Thoughts?

[Enlightened-One]

Here are my predictions of the heavyweight landscape for 2020…

I can imagine Dillian Whyte having to beat the likes of Povetkin, Hunter and Ruiz Jr. before he’s granted a shot at Deontay Wilder or paid his commercial worth to engage in a rematch against Anthony Joshua.

Kownacki will be reserved for Wilder. Parker is being lined-up to face Usyk. And the likes of Ortiz and Ruiz Jr. will probably try to rebuild their careers by engaging in a couple of confidence-building bouts, prior to inevitably facing each other to headline a future PBC event.

In the short-term, I suspect that Matchroom will try to pit Michael Hunter against someone like Dereck Chisora prior to orchestrating the easily-justifiable Povetkin rematch.

After (very likely) beating Joseph Parker to claim the vacant WBO world title, Oleksandr Usyk will engage in a couple of safe stay-busy bouts to ensure he’s able to engage in a title unification fight against Anthony Joshua.

Meanwhile, Wilder and Fury will face each other twice this year, with the eventual victor of their trilogy avoiding performing a mandatory defence of their belt against Dillian Whyte in order to engage in a title unification fight against AJ, which will almost certainly have an immediate rematch clause.

AJ successfully defends his IBF world title against Kubrat Pulev and will at least consider facing Usyk to unify the heavyweight titles in the near future, though I suspect Hearn will allow Joshua to compete in a relatively safe voluntary defence beforehand, with Oleksandr appearing on the undercard.

Finally, don’t be surprised to see Eddie Hearn utilise the services of David Price again this year, with the scouse boxer receiving an underserved shot at one of the heavyweight division’s big names (either being used as a last-minute replacement or a short-notice easy victim to add to the highlight reel of one of Matchroom’s rising stars).

[margaret thatcher]

Here are my predictions of the heavyweight landscape for 2020…

I can imagine Dillian Whyte having to beat the likes of Povetkin, Hunter and Ruiz Jr. before he’s granted a shot at Deontay Wilder or paid his commercial worth to engage in a rematch against Anthony Joshua.

Kownacki will be reserved for Wilder. Parker is being lined-up to face Usyk. And the likes of Ortiz and Ruiz Jr. will probably try to rebuild their careers by engaging in a couple of confidence-building bouts, prior to inevitably facing each other to headline a future PBC event.

In the short-term, I suspect that Matchroom will try to pit Michael Hunter against someone like Dereck Chisora prior to orchestrating the easily-justifiable Povetkin rematch.

After (very likely) beating Joseph Parker to claim the vacant WBO world title, Oleksandr Usyk will engage in a couple of safe stay-busy bouts to ensure he’s able to engage in a title unification fight against Anthony Joshua.

Meanwhile, Wilder and Fury will face each other twice this year, with the eventual victor of their trilogy avoiding performing a mandatory defence of their belt against Dillian Whyte in order to engage in a title unification fight against AJ, which will almost certainly have an immediate rematch clause.

AJ successfully defends his IBF world title against Kubrat Pulev and will at least consider facing Usyk to unify the heavyweight titles in the near future, though I suspect Hearn will allow Joshua to compete in a relatively safe voluntary defence beforehand, with Oleksandr appearing on the undercard.

Finally, don’t be surprised to see Eddie Hearn utilise the services of David Price again this year, with the scouse boxer receiving an underserved shot at one of the heavyweight division’s big names (either being used as a last-minute replacement or a short-notice easy victim to add to the highlight reel of one of Matchroom’s rising stars).

I think you've got it pretty much. Though I wouldn't be surprised if AJ-Usyk happens this year, right after Pulev.

[joshj909]

I think Whyte beats Povetkin, although this isn't a given. Whyte will fight like he did against Parker and a bit in the Rivas fight. Use his size and strength to bully his opponent around. Povetkin's stamina and chin might not hold up due to age but he is very experienced so might have some tricks of his own to counter the approach. Povetkin is always a tough fight for anyone and Whyte is hittable...

[Boxtune]

Povetkin is old ... not a force anymore ... not even top 10 today

[margaret thatcher]

Povetkin is old ... not a force anymore ... not even top 10 today

He's around the same age as your boi Kuby and he's younger than Ortiz who you seem to like

[DrDuke]

Their last performances tell, that Povetkin should be favoured. Povetkin drawn against Hunter, who was real deal and was picked by many to handle Povetkin. Whyte struggled and even got hurt against Wach, who is ageing, beaten and slow. Povetkin is ageing as well, but he's still there. Whyte returned in bad shape after the time-off. The question is if Whyte is prepared well. If he is prepared well, than he shouldn't brawl with Povetkin, he should box smart like against Rivas. If they brawl, anything can happen. If Whyte is able to box, he'll outpoint Povetkin. But will Whyte be ready?

[margaret thatcher]

I'd expect to come much better prepared than he was vs Wach

[Bandog]

Whyte reminds me of Povetkin a bit. No juice=average boxer. Good fight for the two gatekeepers.

[margaret thatcher]

Whyte reminds me of Povetkin a bit. No juice=average boxer. Good fight for the two gatekeepers.

They should grab Ortiz and Miller for a juice boi tournament

[oogiebe]

I'd expect to come much better prepared than he was vs Wach

Beat me to it. I have to throw away that fight when making an assessment, and I don't even like whyte.

[Bandog]

Whyte reminds me of Povetkin a bit. No juice=average boxer. Good fight for the two gatekeepers.

They should grab Ortiz and Miller for a juice boi tournament

[marvelous marv]

Povetkin might win, his best punch is the one Whyte tends to walk into.

[Enlightened-One]

Here are my predictions of the heavyweight landscape for 2020…

Finally, don’t be surprised to see Eddie Hearn utilise the services of David Price again this year, with the scouse boxer receiving an underserved shot at one of the heavyweight division’s big names (either being used as a last-minute replacement or a short-notice easy KO victim to add to the highlight reel of one of Matchroom’s rising stars).

I really can’t believe that it’s only taken five days for one of my heavyweight scene predictions for 2020 to come to fruition! And in a weird kind of way I’m kind of disappointed that it has!

If Michael Hunter is already targeting David Price, then it surely means the bout is going to happen, since they're both aligned (directly or indirectly) with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable!

What is it about David Price that compels Eddie Hearn to keep granting underserving big fights to the mentally-scarred perennial underachiever? He’s certainly not a good enough opponent for someone like Michael Hunter.

"David Price, Hughie Fury, Dillian Whyte? Michael Hunter sets about chasing a British heavyweight scalp"

David Price sits on top of a list of British heavyweights targeted by Michael Hunter.

Click the hyperlink to watch Sky’s interview with Michael Hunter.

[gilgamesh]

Good, competitive fight.

Hell Whyte has fought more contenders than most of the titleholders.

[Rgoodwin]

Povetkin should win

[margaret thatcher]

Whyte should win

[lazboy]

Whyte should win x 2. Most likely late rounds, Whyte will be too tough for such an aging fighter.

[Bandog]

Here are my predictions of the heavyweight landscape for 2020…

Finally, don’t be surprised to see Eddie Hearn utilise the services of David Price again this year, with the scouse boxer receiving an underserved shot at one of the heavyweight division’s big names (either being used as a last-minute replacement or a short-notice easy KO victim to add to the highlight reel of one of Matchroom’s rising stars).

I really can’t believe that it’s only taken five days for one of my heavyweight scene predictions for 2020 to come to fruition! And in a weird kind of way I’m kind of disappointed that it has!

If Michael Hunter is already targeting David Price, then it surely means the bout is going to happen, since they're both aligned (directly or indirectly) with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable!

What is it about David Price that compels Eddie Hearn to keep granting underserving big fights to the mentally-scarred perennial underachiever? He’s certainly not a good enough opponent for someone like Michael Hunter.

"David Price, Hughie Fury, Dillian Whyte? Michael Hunter sets about chasing a British heavyweight scalp"

David Price sits on top of a list of British heavyweights targeted by Michael Hunter.

Click the hyperlink to watch Sky’s interview with Michael Hunter.

This thread has nothing to do with Price vs Hunter. You'll have to search elsewhere quoting your own posts looking for a pat on the back.

[Bandog]

Povetkin is old ... not a force anymore ... not even top 10 today

Povetkin is pretty old, about 6 months younger than Ortiz. Not a tricky south paw like Ortiz, but will give Whyte a good fight.

[Enlightened-One]

I really can’t believe that it’s only taken five days for one of my heavyweight scene predictions for 2020 to come to fruition! And in a weird kind of way I’m kind of disappointed that it has!

If Michael Hunter is already targeting David Price, then it surely means the bout is going to happen, since they're both aligned (directly or indirectly) with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable!

What is it about David Price that compels Eddie Hearn to keep granting underserving big fights to the mentally-scarred perennial underachiever? He’s certainly not a good enough opponent for someone like Michael Hunter.

"David Price, Hughie Fury, Dillian Whyte? Michael Hunter sets about chasing a British heavyweight scalp"

David Price sits on top of a list of British heavyweights targeted by Michael Hunter.

Click the hyperlink to watch Sky’s interview with Michael Hunter.

This thread has nothing to do with Price vs Hunter.

A bit like posting comments about Robert Easter competing at 147lbs in a Davis-Lomachenko thread or Oleksandr Usyk facing Luis Ortiz in an AJ-Wilder thread?

[Bandog]

This thread has nothing to do with Price vs Hunter.

A bit like posting comments about Robert Easter competing at 147lbs in a Davis-Lomachenko thread or Oleksandr Usyk facing Luis Ortiz in an AJ-Wilder thread?