Summary

  • Whyte knocks Russia's Povetkin out in fourth round

  • Britain reclaims WBC interim title

  • Rematch took place at 'Rumble on the Rock' in Gibraltar

  • Ricky Hatton's son Campbell wins on pro debut

  1. Get involved #bbcboxingpublished at 22:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Niyi Martins: K O is the only outcome possible, these two are too cocky to settle for anything else.

  2. Postpublished at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Now comes Alexander Povetkin, not even the slightest hint of emotion on his face. Pure focus.

  3. 'Whyte has to learn'published at 22:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    Natasha Jonas
    First female British Olympic boxer on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If you don't learn from something like that knockout Whyte suffered, you're in the wrong sport. When you go in there you have to erase everything and focus on the person in front of you. But if you go into a camp and don't learn from that mistake you haven't done your job right.

    Listen now to Natasha and the 5 Live team by clicking play at the top of this page.

  4. Postpublished at 22:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Mike Costello
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This is a hugely significant night in the career of Dillian Whyte.

  5. Postpublished at 22:44 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    The 500-strong crowd are in good voice as Dillian Whyte emerges for his ring walk.

    Great to see the fans and have the atmosphere back for a big fight night.

    Special.

  6. 'Povetkin dangerous until the end'published at 22:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    British trainer Peter Fury on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Povetkin is very good at getting inside. He throws short uppercuts you don't see coming/ he's very good and bobbing and weaving his way in.

    "Povetkin is very dangerous until the end. But when under pressure he can unravel all at once."

    Tune in now on 5 Live by clicking play at the top of this page.

  7. Postpublished at 22:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

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  8. 'Focus takes over'published at 22:41 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    Natasha Jonas
    First female British Olympic boxer on BBC Radio 5 Live

    When you're in the ring you don't pay attention to much outside. To have fans and box in front of a home crowd is a great advantage but it's not the be all and end all of everything.

  9. Postpublished at 22:41 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    Dillian WhyteImage source, Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing

    Dillian Whyte is getting ready to head out. He's got RIP Hagler on his robe in reference to the great Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who died a couple of weeks ago.

  10. The sound of fans singing...published at 22:38 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    Mike Costello
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The 500 in here this evening are starting to get into song themselves.

    They are all on their feet.

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  11. Get involvedpublished at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    #bbcboxing and text in on 81111 (UK only)

    How do you see this going, then?

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  12. Tune in now...published at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    You can just hit play now at the top of this page and listen to live commentary from ringside.

    Insight from Mike Costello, Natasha Jonas and Peter Fury is on offer.

    Go on!

  13. 'Must win'published at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    Media caption,

    Povetkin fight is a must win for Whyte - Hearn

    Promoter Eddie Hearn says Dillian Whyte's rematch against Alexander Povetkin is a "must win" fight and "a chance for redemption".

  14. Postpublished at 22:31 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Not long now until Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin head out to the ring.

    Whyte is currently going through his final preparations with his team. He's looking relaxed but focused on the task at hand.

  15. Wardley wins by knockoutpublished at 22:24 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    British heavyweight Fabio Wardley gets the job done in the fifth round against Eric Molina in the final fight on the undercard.

    Molina had been looking pretty comfortable but a powerful combination caught out the 38-year-old and he was down.

    "My corner were not too happy because sometimes I get a little bored playing the long game," Wardley tells Sky Sports.

    "This was the test I needed. If you want to go toe-to-toe then that is what happens. I am by no means the finished article, I still have a lot to learn and that is why we need fights like this."

  16. Here comes the Body Snatcherpublished at 22:19 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Whyte v Povetkin

    This was the moment Dillian Whyte arrived at the Europa Point Sports Complex for his title fight.

    Dillian WhyteImage source, Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
  17. Postpublished at 22:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

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  18. Hitman in the buildingpublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Ricky 'the Hitman' Hatton was in the crowd to watch his son's impressive professional debut.

    Ricky HattonImage source, Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
  19. 'A very proud night'published at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

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    Meanwhile, it was a winning pro debut for Campbell Hatton, son of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton, earlier.

    The 19-year-old beat Spain's Jesus Ruiz in a super-featherweight fight by decision, with the judges scoring the fight 40-36.

    A proud moment for Hatton senior, who said: "I knew the masks would come in handy because no-one could see me crying!

    "A very proud night. You saw flashes of what he is capable of. A good learning fight."

  20. Cheeseman takes British super-welterweight titlepublished at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2021

    Eric Molina and Fabio Wardley are currently in the ring for the final fight on the undercard.

    A little earlier we were treated to a proper gruelling, enthralling fight between Ted Cheeseman and JJ Metcalf for the British super-welterweight title.

    Cheeseman came out on top in the end, winning by knockout in the 11th but balance swung from one fighter to the other all through until Cheeseman landed the decisive blow.

    Brilliant fight.

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