According to Andrey Ryabinsky, who promotes Alexander Povetkin, the ongoing negotiations with Don King, for the mandatory fight with Bermane Stiverne - are extremely difficult and a purse bid is likely.
The top two ranked heavyweights by the World Boxing Council (WBC), No. 1 Alexander Povetkin and No. 2 Bermane Stiverne, have recently been ordered to fight for the interim WBC heavyweight title. The winner will become the interim champion and will defend the title until champion Deontay Wilder, is ready to come back from the injuries sustained in July.
LAS VEGAS -- The architect and impresario behind the legendary The Rumble In the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila and countless other historic classic boxing events, Hall of Fame promoter, Don King, has plenty of fight left in him.
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Alexander Povetkin's promoter, Andrey Ryabinsky of World of Boxing, revealed his interest in heading to the United States to stage a mandatory fight with Bermane Stiverne, who is based in Las Vegas.
A few days ago, the World Boxing Council ordered a mandatory showdown for the WBC interim-heavyweight title, between top contenders Alexander Povetkin and Bermane Stiverne.