Povetkin tests positive for COVID-19, fight could be rescheduled in late January

November 3, 2020 Goforitradio Staff Uncategorized 0

HANDOUT PICTURE COMPLIMENTS OF MATCHROOM BOXINGDillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin, WBC Diamond Belt Title fight.22 August 2020Picture By Mark Robinson.Dillian Whyte looks dejected as Alexander Povetkin’s am is raised.

Alexander Povetkin has been forced to withdraw from his Saturday November 21 contest with Dillian Whyte due to testing positive for COVID-19.

The pair were due to rematch at The SSE Arena, Wembley, live on Sky Sports Box Office but will now face each other on a later date to be confirmed soon.

Further details on the November 21 show will follow shortly.

“Firstly we want to wish Alexander Povetkin a speedy recovery,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “This is a challenging time for shows. There will be lots of ups and downs over the next few months. We look forward to the fight happening in late January.”

Photo: Matchroom Boxing

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