ELITE boxing is back with a bang tonight as heavyweight pair Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin battle it out.
Due to be held at the new Matchroom Mansion, victory for The Body Snatcher would be a huge step in his quest for another shot at the world title.
The bout was originally scheduled for May 2 but has been rescheduled twice due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Whyte and Povetkin will be fighting for the WBC interim heavyweight title, which will set up the winner for another major fight going forward.
What time does Whyte vs Povetkin start?
- The fight is due to take place at the Matchroom Boxing HQ in Essex on Saturday, August 22 – TONIGHT.
- The two fighters are expected to do ring walk at 10pm BST.
- Eddie Hearn has revealed he expects the first bell on the main event to be at 10.15pm.
What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on?
- Tonight’s action is a pay-per-view event in the UK.
- Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the undercard from 7pm BST.
- The full event is priced at £19.95.
Where can I watch the live stream?
- If you buy the fight, you can live stream the match for the same price on your computer or tablet device.
- Sky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV via channel 496.
- Here on SunSport we’ll be running a LIVE BLOG right here from 6.45pm, so you don’t miss any of the action.
