On Saturday night, within the architectural zeitgeist of Tottenham Hotspur’s multi-sport auditorium, Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO Heavyweight world titles in an intriguing clash with former unified Cruiserweight boss Oleksander Usyk.
Last Saturday night, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Can Xu (18-3, 3 KOs) has a rematch clause in his contract, and he may execute it to force a rematch with Leigh Wood (25-2, 15 KOs).
Fighting on the undercard of Leigh Wood v Can Xu at Matchroom HQ Garden, Campbell ‘Hurricane’ Hatton continued the promising start to his professional career with a decisive points victory over Jakub Laskowski.
Hot young prospect Campbell ‘Hurricane’ Hatton turned in a calmer and better performance after a nervy debut to come away with a convincing victory on the scorecards over Levi ‘Chilli’ Dunn.
Eddie Hearn says the purse requirements from Saturday’s loaded card headlined by Joseph Parker vs. ‘Delboy’ Chisora were too much for Matchroom Boxing not to place the event on Sky Box Office pay-per-view in the UK.
Dillian Whyte flattened Alexander Povetkin with a huge left hook after an inspired performance to gain redemption in their high-stakes rematch at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in all other markets excluding the UK and Ireland.
Campbell Hatton wins professional debut at lightweight with convincing points victory over Jesus Ruiz
With proud father and former world champion Ricky watching on, and uncle Matthew in his corner as trainer, Campbell Hatton carried on the family legacy with a successful pro debut last weekend.
Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) completely dominated interim WBC heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (36-3-1, 25 KOs) in defeating him by a fourth-round knockout on Saturday night in their rematch at Gibraltar.
Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte will be enjoying a 19-lb weight advantage over the smaller 228.25 lb Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night in their rematch on DAZN and Sky Box Office at Gibraltar.