Alexander Povetkin: record, next fight and profile →
Eddie Hearn, promoter for top rated heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, is looking at dates in April for the boxer's potential return. Hearn would like to get in the ring with one of two former world champions, Andy Ruiz or Alexander Povetkin. Whyte was in action last month in Saudi Arabia, when he won a tough decision over Mariusz Wach - as part of the undercard to the Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz rematch.
Top heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte is looking to return to the ring in the early months of 2020 - and has four opponents in mind. Whyte saw action earlier this month in Saudi Arabia, when he won a tough ten round unanimous decision over Mariusz Wach of Poland. The contest was part of the undercard to the Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz rematch.
Povetkin, Hunter Fight Photos Gallery - Anthony Joshua OBE (23-1, 21 KOs) recaptured his position as the unified World Heavyweight Champion with a masterful unanimous decision victory over Andy Ruiz Jr (33-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch that captured the world’s attention. In front of thousands of rabid fans at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joshua exacted his revenge against Ruiz, who six months ago dethroned the undefeated kingpin in epic fashion at Madison Square Garden in New York. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia - In a crossroads heavyweight contest, Michael Hunter (18-1-1, 12 KOs) and former world champion Alexander Povetkin (35-2-1, 24 KOs) fought to a twelve round split draw. The scores were 115-113 for Povetkin, 115-113 for Hunter and 114-114 for the draw.
Michael Hunter, Alexander Povetkin Scorecard BoxingScene Live - The biggest fight of the year is now a few away. Ahead of the much-anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz, Jr. and Anthony Joshua OBE, both fighters tipped the scales in front of a raucous crowd in Saudi Arabia. At 283.7 pounds, Ruiz came in at his heaviest weight in many years and 15 pounds heavier than he was for the first fight in June. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Michael Hunter had a years long relationship with Andy Ruiz going back to his days as an Olympic hopeful training under the tutelage of Ruiz trainer Manny Robles. Although he has former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman in his corner as his trainer ahead of his fight against Alexander Povetkin (35-2, 24 KOs) on Saturday as the co-feature to Ruiz’s rematch against Anthony Joshua, Hunter (18-1, 12 KOs) parlayed his relationship with Ruiz into high-stakes practice.
It has taken a long time for Michael Hunter to get where he is and having finally earned his dues as a heavyweight, he is not about to let anyone sell him short now. Hunter is still talked of as a young prospect, but in reality, he is 31. Yet after being widely written off after an unsuccessful shot at Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO cruiserweight title in 2017, he has made dramatic strides up the heavyweight rankings in the past 14 months.
Michael Hunter, Alexander Povetkin Rematch Weights Photos Gallery - The biggest fight of the year is now just over 24 hours away. Ahead of tomorrow’s much-anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz, Jr. and Anthony Joshua OBE, both fighters tipped the scales in front of a raucous crowd in Saudi Arabia. At 283.7 pounds, Ruiz came in at his heaviest weight in many years and 15 pounds heavier than he was for the first fight in June. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Looks weren’t deceiving. A noticeably lighter Anthony Joshua indeed weighed in at 10-plus pounds less Friday for his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. than he did for their first fight. England’s Joshua officially came in at 237½ pounds for their second bout, set for Saturday night in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Alexander Povetkin, Michael Hunter Final Press Conference Saudi Arabia Photos Gallery - An iconic fight needs a spectacular venue and few can compare to the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia which is now ready for a historic night as the Clash On The Dunes sees World Champion Andy Ruiz Jr take on Anthony Joshua. (photos by Mark Robinson)