Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with fifth round KO

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dillian Whyte was knocked out cold by Alexander Povetkin, with the Russian viciously halting his world title ambitions on Saturday.

Whyte had completely controlled the fight, having two takedowns on his opponent in the 4th round, but was smashed by a left uppercut in the fifth round that ended his hopes in a flash.

The 32-year-old would have had a mandatory challenge of Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight championship finally enforced after a 1000-day wait with a win but became the victim of a stunning come-from-behind victory.

The pathway may now be clear for Fury and Anthony Joshua to decide the undisputed heavyweight title  they had already agreed financial terms to two meetings in 2021.

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