Whyte is back! Brit knocks out Povetkin and sets sights on world title shot
Dillian Whyte is back in the world title picture after knocking out Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar.
The 32-year-old avenged last August's shock defeat to the Russian by sending him to the canvas in the fourth round.
Whyte controlled the fight from the outset and finished his opponent off with a devastating left hook. The Jamaica-born boxer also improved his record to 30 fights, 28 wins, 19 by knockout and two defeats.
A delighted Whyte told Sky Sports: "I am just sad I didn't get it finished in the first round. He is a tough guy but I felt I could have finished it early.
๐ "HE HAD TO PAY TONIGHT!" ๐@DillianWhyte said he wanted to finish the fight even quicker than he did after he beat Alexander Povetkin in convincing fashion as he sets his sights on the heavyweight world title ๐#RumbleOnTheRock #PovetkinWhyte2 pic.twitter.com/WR9h3rArBY
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Promoter Eddie Hearn alsoย toldย Sky Sports: "There was a lot of talk about his career being on the line tonight. It was wild in here tonight, so good to see fans in Gibraltar.
๐ค WILDER NEXT FOR WHYTE? ๐ค@EddieHearn discusses what's next for @DillianWhyte after he defeated Alexander Povetkin to get back on track. Who do you want to see The Body Snatcher face next? ๐บ#RumbleOnTheRock #PovetkinWhyte2 pic.twitter.com/LxTjcZyFbA
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Undercard highlights
This was also an emotional night for Ricky Hatton as he watched his son make his professional debut. Campbell Hatton picked up a comfortable points victory over Spaniard, Jesus Ruiz.