The first PPV boxing event post lockdown is upon us as British Heavyweight Dillian Whyte takes on Russian Alexander Povetkin at Matchroom Fight Club in Essex.
We have over 50 We Love Sport pubs and bars showing the fight across the UK. Spend your money on an ice cold pint rather than the PPV view to watch at home! Download our app to find your local and book a table.
The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Heavyweight division and the contest is for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
Dillian Whyte goes into this fight ranked number 2 by the RING in the heavyweight division with a record 27 wins and 1 loss.
Alexander Povetkin is currently ranked number 9 by the WBC and 6 by the RING in the heavyweight division. He holds a record of 35 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.
Povetkin seems to have the power over Whyte and is the more experienced fighter but age (40) is not on his side. Whyte meanwhile has a height & reach advantage over Alexander Povetkin.
WHO'S ON THE UNDERCARD
- Jack Cullen vs Zak Chelli
- Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon (undisputed lightweight title)
- Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin (heavyweight)
- Luther Clay vs Chris Kongo (WBO global welterweight title)
DATE AND START TIME
Whyte vs Povetkin takes place on Saturday 22nd August 2020 at Matchrooms Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex.
Coverage is set to take place from 7pm with the main event scheduled for 10:30pm.
HOW TO WATCH
The fight will be televised on Sky Sports Box Office via a subscription fee but will also be broadcast live in selected We Love Sport pubs and bars.
Do to social distancing guidelines in place we encourage customers to pre-book a table at one of our registered bars via the We Love Sport app.
We have over 50 We Love Sport pubs and bars showing the fight across the UK. Spend your money on an ice cold pint rather than the PPV view to watch at home! Download our app to find your local and book a table.