As the world continues to battle COVID-19, many entertainment events have been canceled to curb the pandemic. Boxing fans have been eager to see the action return, and the good news is that they won’t have to wait long. Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin is indeed happening now in August.
The heavyweight title fight was originally planned for May but was postponed in light of the pandemic. Many events around the same time were similarly being pushed back. The fight was then scheduled for July 25 tentatively but delayed again. The latest announcement comes straight from Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn; Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin will be one of four events to be held in a four-week marathon fashion.
It has been made possible thanks to Eddie Hall’s efforts to resume boxing at a time when public participation is not feasible. The result of those efforts is a boxing arena now established at Eddie Hearn’s residence. The Matchroom Fight Camp will serve as the venue for the upcoming heavyweight title fight on August 22, 2020.
Fight Details
As discussed, the fight will take place at Eddie Hearn’s residence in Brentwood, Essex, which is also Matchroom Boxing’s HQ. Since this is a private event, you will not be able to attend in person. However, the fight,as well as the other announced showdowns, will be shown live. Sky Sports and DAZN are the two broadcasting partners for Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin.
Check out the entire schedule that kicks off starting August 1. Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin will be the highlight of the Fight Camp Week 4 on August 22.
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How to Watch Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin Live Online
The WBC Interim Heavyweight Title fight will broadcast through DAZN for people in the United States, and through Sky Sports for people in the United Kingdom. If you have access to either streaming options, then you’re all set for August 22. But if you are like the many boxing fans around the world where Sky Sports or DAZN is not available, there’s an easy to stream the event live.
You could have access to the platforms, but might be traveling or stuck in lockdown in a region where they are not accessible. In access, the easiest way is through a VPN. Connect to any United States server and start streaming it live.
Follow the steps below:
- Once you have a VPN subscription (Surfshark or FastestVPN), download the app for your device.
- Launch the app.
- Connect to any US server.
- Log in to DAZN or the Sky Sports app on your device.
- Navigate to the live events section to find Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin.
Fight Records
Dillian Whyte
- Division: Heavyweight
- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Reach: 78 in
- Nationality: British
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total fights: 28
- Wins: 27
- Wins by KO: 18
- Losses: 1
Alexander Povetkin
- Division: Heavyweight
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Reach: 190 cm
- Nationality: Russian
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total fights: 38
- Wins: 35
- Wins by KO: 24
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 1
Conclusion
Boxing officially returns in a little over a month. As people around the world are locked indoors, such entertainment events will be an escape from boredom. Subscribing to DAZN for a month will grant you access to a four-week boxing marathon, including access to previous events that you can watch anytime. It’s a perfect time to get started if you’re new to the platform.
A VPN will enable live streaming regardless of where you are in the world.
