Tyson Fury Bob Arum and Others React to Dillian Whyte’s Devastating Loss to Alexander Povetkin

After overcoming adversity, Alexander Povetkin stunned the world with a brutal knockout of Dillian Whyte. The Russian fighter is now the interim WBC heavyweight champion.

Whyte’s loss came as a surprise to many fans. He looked amazing in the first four rounds. “The Body Snatcher” even scored two knockdowns in the fourth round.

However, just when we thought Dillian Whyte would dominate Alexander Povetkin, the latter landed an uppercut from hell and put Whyte’s lights out. The ten count was not needed as Whyte was flatlined. When he woke up, he did not know where he was.

Considering the buildup to the fight, this victory will be even sweeter for Povetkin. The 40-year-old was counted out by many critics. Some even said that his speed and ability to take a shot deteriorated. Nevertheless, Povetkin proved himself in the ring. Check out the finish below.

Dillian hadn’t lost a bout since 2016. The British boxer had amassed an eleven-fight win streak and a record of 27-1. However, tonight’s loss will be his second professional defeat; his record now stands at 27-2. That means, his dreams of fighting Tyson Fury may not materialize soon. Does this imply that Povetkin is the new mandatory challenger for Fury’s belt?

No! As per Lance Pugmire, Povetkin does not hold the same mandatory status as Whyte. Therefore, if Fury gets through Deontay Wilder, he is clear to fight Anthony Joshua. And he won’t have to go through Povetkin.

Twitter Reacts to Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin

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