Povetkin-Whyte II delayed 21 days

Press Release

20/02/2021

Povetkin-Whyte II delayed 21 days

Alexander Povetkin's rematch with Dillian Whyte is heading to Gibraltar on a new date of Saturday March 27th, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all other markets excluding the UK and Ireland. Whyte was set to face Povetkin in a return go on March 6th, but travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic have meant the fight has been pushed back three weeks. Povetkin is WBC interim heavyweight title holder and Whyte will be attempting to avenge his shock knockout defeat to Povetkin last summer. An announcement on the Gibraltar venue will be made in due course. Matchroom Sport Managing Director Eddie Hearn said: “In the current environment we are always having to think on our feet. We did everything to try and make March 6 happen, but with the new travel restrictions it was impossible. Now we have something outside the box, compelling, and a unique setting for one of the Heavyweight Fights of the Year – roll on the Rumble on the Rock!”