[Boxing]: Whyte vs Povetkin II on March 27, 2021

[Baofeng]

Unfortunately, the fight is postponed due to Povetkin testing positive for Covid-19.

The November 21 heavyweight rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte has been postponed, due to Povetkin testing positive for COVID-19. The bout was due to air live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and on DAZN-USA in the U.S. live from SSE Arena at Wembley, but will instead carry a working date of January 30, 2021.

https://www.boxingscene.com/povetkin-hospitalized-positive-covid-test-whyte-rematch-postponed--152981

I think this is good news for Whyte as he can recovered psychologically and train harder. And we hope the Povetkin can recovered from the virus itself.

[YuginKadoya]

On their first match, I thought that Dillian Whyte is winning it because he had knocked down Alexander Povetkin several times but that round 5 was a turnaround and Povetkin had unleashed a devastating punch, I think this is a tremendous fight, and a shocking turn of the event but in this next match everything can really happen after seeing their first fight Dillian Whyte can have a chance of a comeback and he must really be careful again for Povetkin landing another shot like that and he may win this, but if Povetkin can connect his devastating punch again then it is another win for Alexander,

I think I will go with Alexander Povetkin and I think that history will surely repeat itself.

[TimeTeller]

Unfortunately, the fight is postponed due to Povetkin testing positive for Covid-19.

The November 21 heavyweight rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte has been postponed, due to Povetkin testing positive for COVID-19. The bout was due to air live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and on DAZN-USA in the U.S. live from SSE Arena at Wembley, but will instead carry a working date of January 30, 2021.

https://www.boxingscene.com/povetkin-hospitalized-positive-covid-test-whyte-rematch-postponed--152981

I think this is good news for Whyte as he can recovered psychologically and train harder. And we hope the Povetkin can recovered from the virus itself.

Let's hope Povetkin will not have other complications owed to this Covid.
But anyway, the allotted time may be sufficient for both fighters to attend their respective needs before the fight.
So maybe OP, you can edit the title thread to Jan 30, 2021 instead of Nov 21.

[ice098]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Will Whyte have this mentally? Or will just go there didn't do any adjustments and just starts to throw bombs? If that is the case then we might see a similar ending.

As far as i know Povetkin have been tested positive with Covid 19 though been recovered already but does this is what Whyte were trying to take advantage if their fight were pushed through this coming Nov. 21? Based on the statement of Whyte he was so eager to win this fight, he was so determined to take revenge to Povetkin. I didn't think so that he has been gone with last knock out fight of him from Povetkin.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Unfortunately, the fight is postponed due to Povetkin testing positive for Covid-19.

The November 21 heavyweight rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte has been postponed, due to Povetkin testing positive for COVID-19. The bout was due to air live on Sky Sports Box Office in the United Kingdom and on DAZN-USA in the U.S. live from SSE Arena at Wembley, but will instead carry a working date of January 30, 2021.

https://www.boxingscene.com/povetkin-hospitalized-positive-covid-test-whyte-rematch-postponed--152981

I think this is good news for Whyte as he can recovered psychologically and train harder. And we hope the Povetkin can recovered from the virus itself.

Let's hope Povetkin will not have other complications owed to this Covid.
But anyway, the allotted time may be sufficient for both fighters to attend their respective needs before the fight.
So maybe OP, you can edit the title thread to Jan 30, 2021 instead of Nov 21.

Yes, we can only hope that Povetkin can recovered quickly from covid-19 and it's complication. But knowing he is an athlete and able body, he can bounce back, retrain for the rematch with Dillian. Although Whyte has been looking for this after the unexpected knock out he got from Povetkin, so he will just have to wait till he gets his revenge next year.

[Baofeng]

He is already in the hospital so obviously, he is on the recovery mode right now. There are also others in his time who also tested positive. As for the original date, someone will fill it up, so that the organisers are going to continue with other fighters and not waste the schedule date. The Jan 30, 2021 is just tentative date though, so it might change depending on Povetkin's recovery.

[TravelMug]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Will Whyte have this mentally? Or will just go there didn't do any adjustments and just starts to throw bombs? If that is the case then we might see a similar ending.

As far as i know Povetkin have been tested positive with Covid 19 though been recovered already but does this is what Whyte were trying to take advantage if their fight were pushed through this coming Nov. 21? Based on the statement of Whyte he was so eager to win this fight, he was so determined to take revenge to Povetkin. I didn't think so that he has been gone with last knock out fight of him from Povetkin.

No, this is the first time that Povetkin tested positive wit the Covid 19 that's why the fight is being push through for next year. Whyte can't believed that he was knock out cold by Povetkin, and actually he was doing the damage an Povetkin was being knock down and Whyte was just confident that he can win against

Povetkin in this rematch that's why they did schedule it in November just months after the devastating knock out he suffered. But Covid 19 take that away from him, as Povetkin needs to recover first.

[aioc]

He is already in the hospital so obviously, he is on the recovery mode right now. There are also others in his time who also tested positive. As for the original date, someone will fill it up, so that the organisers are going to continue with other fighters and not waste the schedule date. The Jan 30, 2021 is just tentative date though, so it might change depending on Povetkin's recovery.

Povetkin cannot be in tip top shape in just a short period of time, it will be in Whyte advantages if they push through with the date, March should be the best date for Povetkin's body to fully recover, Whyte can always face someone, but there's a risk that he might lose a fight to other fighters, because no one really thought that he'll lose to Povetkin that way.
It's up to Whyte camp's on how they are going to proceed, will they want to wait or look for another opponent.

[Baofeng]

He is already in the hospital so obviously, he is on the recovery mode right now. There are also others in his time who also tested positive. As for the original date, someone will fill it up, so that the organisers are going to continue with other fighters and not waste the schedule date. The Jan 30, 2021 is just tentative date though, so it might change depending on Povetkin's recovery.

Povetkin cannot be in tip top shape in just a short period of time, it will be in Whyte advantages if they push through with the date, March should be the best date for Povetkin's body to fully recover, Whyte can always face someone, but there's a risk that he might lose a fight to other fighters, because no one really thought that he'll lose to Povetkin that way.
It's up to Whyte camp's on how they are going to proceed, will they want to wait or look for another opponent.

That's why the organisers said that it is a tentative date of Jan 30, meaning it could be pushed in Feb-March to give way for Povetkin to recover. Yes, it will be up to Whyte's camp to face someone instead of waiting for Povetkin, or just continue to train to Povetkin, so let's see how it goes, there are names already floating around for Whyte possible opponents, so it will be a difficult decision for him and his team.

[TravelMug]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Will Whyte have this mentally? Or will just go there didn't do any adjustments and just starts to throw bombs? If that is the case then we might see a similar ending.

As far as i know Povetkin have been tested positive with Covid 19 though been recovered already but does this is what Whyte were trying to take advantage if their fight were pushed through this coming Nov. 21? Based on the statement of Whyte he was so eager to win this fight, he was so determined to take revenge to Povetkin. I didn't think so that he has been gone with last knock out fight of him from Povetkin.

The fight is being push through from the original schedule date of November 21, 2020 to January 30, 2021. And Povetkin hasn't recovered hence, the postponement.

Yes, Whyte is so eager so fight Povetkin because he can't imagine that after winning every round in the first fight, he was suddenly caught with the devastating upper-cut. That's why, without any rest, he decided for a rematch. But with Povetkin falling victim to the covid-19, its either he delay it, or fight another opponent to get him busy, and then chase Povetkin again.

[Twinkledoe]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Will Whyte have this mentally? Or will just go there didn't do any adjustments and just starts to throw bombs? If that is the case then we might see a similar ending.

As far as i know Povetkin have been tested positive with Covid 19 though been recovered already but does this is what Whyte were trying to take advantage if their fight were pushed through this coming Nov. 21? Based on the statement of Whyte he was so eager to win this fight, he was so determined to take revenge to Povetkin. I didn't think so that he has been gone with last knock out fight of him from Povetkin.

The fight is being push through from the original schedule date of November 21, 2020 to January 30, 2021. And Povetkin hasn't recovered hence, the postponement.

Yes, Whyte is so eager so fight Povetkin because he can't imagine that after winning every round in the first fight, he was suddenly caught with the devastating upper-cut. That's why, without any rest, he decided for a rematch. But with Povetkin falling victim to the covid-19, its either he delay it, or fight another opponent to get him busy, and then chase Povetkin again.

We can't deny that there's a lot of big fight that was postponed due to the covid-19 pandemic, but we can understand, sure this fight will happen as it's only postponed, not cancelled unlike other big fights. Hopefully by the time they will face each other, they will be both healthy and fit to give us a good fight.

By January next year, maybe the spread will slowly be contained because there will be vaccine that will be out in the market. And let's hope, health authorities already identify the best combination of meds to treat covid patients. This is hard as level of infection vary from one individual to another and the variant of covid is changing. But hopefully, by early next year, we have better condition than what we have now.

[peter0425]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Boxers like Manny Pacquiao to be example,When he was Knocked down by Juan Manuel  marquez and the most controversial knock down by the Philippines pride.

yet he recovers and fought many bout since then until now.

Will Whyte have this mentally? Or will just go there didn't do any adjustments and just starts to throw bombs? If that is the case then we might see a similar ending.

For sure before accepting this Fight at least His Manager and Trainer knows His capacity and recovery,Because all they want is to win and not just to bring their fighter
over the ring just like that.

[Vaculin]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Boxers like Manny Pacquiao to be example,When he was Knocked down by Juan Miguel marquez and the most controversial knock down by the Philippines pride.

yet he recovers and fought many bout since then until now.

As what I have read in some of the boxing articles online, for a boxer who suffered a brutal defeat, it's hard to get back into normal, especially if you are undefeated and you lose, you'll never be the same again, and well, Manny Pacquiao did recover because he is exceptional.

[7788bitcoin]

In a twist of event, Whyte exercises his rematch clause and decided to get back at Povetkin on November 21 of this year, just a couple of months removed from his upset.

Another rematch clause executed even if the result was not controversial and Dillian Whyte was knocked out cold , this is exactly the main reason boxing is not attracting new fans, the promoters build up someone and then throw them to unknown journeymen until they reach 25 and 0 or some crazy undefeated numbers and then once they reach elite fighters they would fall flat and yet they wont accept the defeat.

[TravelMug]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Boxers like Manny Pacquiao to be example,When he was Knocked down by Juan Miguel marquez and the most controversial knock down by the Philippines pride.

yet he recovers and fought many bout since then until now.

As what I have read in some of the boxing articles online, for a boxer who suffered a brutal defeat, it's hard to get back into normal, especially if you are undefeated and you lose, you'll never be the same again, and well, Manny Pacquiao did recover because he is exceptional.

It's Juan Manuel Marquez, fighters respond to different circumstances, Wilder for example went to a rematch (trilogy) for his lost against Fury, but not it turns to be a show as Wilder has a lot of accussations.

As for Dillian, I think in his mind he can beat Povetkin, I remember one interview of his that he is very confident in a rematch that he thinks he can beat Povetkin 9 out of 10. While there are boxers like Hatton, who haven't recovered by a brutal knock out from the hands of Manny himself, there could be boxers that are confident in their abilities to comeback strong and take their revenge.

[Baofeng]

Quick update on Povetkin:

Alexander Povetkin Recovers From COVID-19, Begins To Train

WBC interim-heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin of Russia has recovered from his recent battle with COVID-19.

The boxer has resumed light training - according to information provided by his team to TASS.

Eddie Hearn, who promotes Whyte, has targeted January 30th as the tentative date for the second fight.

Whether or not Povetkin can be physically ready by the January date is still being determined.

"Alexander has recovered, he is feeling well now. He is gradually starting to train, but not at full strength. It has not yet been determined whether the fight with Dillian Whyte will take place in January," a team spokesman told the outlet.

https://www.boxingscene.com/alexander-povetkin-recovers-from-covid-19-begins-train--153664

The date is tentative though according to Hearn, but I'm sure the date will be push something Feb-March. As there are not enough time for Povetkin to at least do a proper preparation, which usually 6-8 weeks for high level boxers.

So let's wait for the official announcement probably next month, and then I will keep this thread updated.

[Vaculin]

I think we should also consider the psychological state of Whyte here. Can he get back and not think how devastated that knock out? Elite fighters can get over, like Fury getting up on the last round on the first Fury vs Wilder and then knocking him down in the second fight and showing a masterful performance.

Boxers like Manny Pacquiao to be example,When he was Knocked down by Juan Miguel marquez and the most controversial knock down by the Philippines pride.

yet he recovers and fought many bout since then until now.

As what I have read in some of the boxing articles online, for a boxer who suffered a brutal defeat, it's hard to get back into normal, especially if you are undefeated and you lose, you'll never be the same again, and well, Manny Pacquiao did recover because he is exceptional.

It's Juan Manuel Marquez, fighters respond to different circumstances, Wilder for example went to a rematch (trilogy) for his lost against Fury, but not it turns to be a show as Wilder has a lot of accussations.

As for Dillian, I think in his mind he can beat Povetkin, I remember one interview of his that he is very confident in a rematch that he thinks he can beat Povetkin 9 out of 10. While there are boxers like Hatton, who haven't recovered by a brutal knock out from the hands of Manny himself, there could be boxers that are confident in their abilities to comeback strong and take their revenge.

Let's say about that, honestly, I don't listed to what boxers are saying, I usually look at how he fight in the ring and based on his past records, some boxers are talking too much but in the ring they showed different so we will only be disappointed.

Quick update on Povetkin:

Alexander Povetkin Recovers From COVID-19, Begins To Train

Thanks for the update, it's a big one, hopefully this fight will still push through.

[Kemarit]

Yeah, this is good news that at least Alexander Povetkin is clear now and can start his training. But I'm not sure if if can be 100% on the fight date (regardless if it pushed around Feb).

So I'm seeing Whyte gonna start where he left out until that uppercut that ended the fight. He will continue to be the aggressor and will want to finish the fight early, maybe in 6 rounds or less. And the motivation to regain and fight in the future with Joshua or even Fury.

[DoublerHunter]

Yeah, this is good news that at least Alexander Povetkin is clear now and can start his training. But I'm not sure if if can be 100% on the fight date (regardless if it pushed around Feb).

^ Exactly, this is going to be an exciting rematch since it is revenge from Whyte where he got lost including a few supporters. Though I must say that Whyte is supposedly the winner in the previous match. Nevertheless, I find him too complacent on the first few rounds because the fight came to be favorable of which could be his negligence and Povetkin saw it as an opportunity. If I will be placing my wager here the same as I did on their first match I will still do it with Whyte for his skills are really ahead of Povetkin and he was just able to defeat him with luck, but I am pretty sure that the rematch will not be an easy win for Whyte.

[Twinkledoe]

Yeah, this is good news that at least Alexander Povetkin is clear now and can start his training. But I'm not sure if if can be 100% on the fight date (regardless if it pushed around Feb).

^ Exactly, this is going to be an exciting rematch since it is revenge from Whyte where he got lost including a few supporters. Though I must say that Whyte is supposedly the winner in the previous match. Nevertheless, I find him too complacent on the first few rounds because the fight came to be favorable of which could be his negligence and Povetkin saw it as an opportunity. If I will be placing my wager here the same as I did on their first match I will still do it with Whyte for his skills are really ahead of Povetkin and he was just able to defeat him with luck, but I am pretty sure that the rematch will not be an easy win for Whyte.

Seems that it is not yet listed in crypto sportsbooks. But I guess, they will favour Whyte with the odds here.