Confirmed: Dillian Whyte’s rematch against Alexander Povetkin scheduled for March 6
"Even in a pandemic I feel like this is the strongest start to a year Matchroom have had in a long time."
However, it has been announced by Matchroom Boxing that the fight will now be staged in seven weeks, with the venue to be confirmed.
Repeat or Revenge!!?? Povetkin v @DillianWhyte 2 lands March 6!! 🔥@SkySportsBoxing @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/edTzAxoJ0a
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) January 15, 2021
Leeds Warrior returns to the ring
It was also revealed on Friday that Josh Warrington will defend his IBF featherweight title against Mauricio Lara on February 13.
. @J_Warrington v Lara, @zelfaflash v Kiko Martinez, @itsLeighWood v @Reecemould for the British Title, @daltonsmith08 v @leeappleyard2 and @scourtenay and @Hopeyprice1 kick us off Feb 13 @SkySportsBoxing @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/T8nSQrrRCv
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) January 15, 2021
But the 30-year-old Brit will first go toe-to-toe against Mexican Lara, 22, with any hope of fighting Xu pushed back until later this year.