Boxing has made a welcome return to our screens this month, and Saturday sees the showpiece event of the ‘Fight Camp’ extravaganza as Dillian Whyte squares up to Alexander Povetkin in a much anticipated bout for the interim WBC Heavyweight title.
There’s plenty at stake in this fight, with the winner propelling themselves to a likely fight with Tyson Fury. The fight was originally scheduled for May, and it promises to be worth the wait when these two heavyweights. The fight is all part of the ‘Fight Camp’ series of boxing, based at Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, it’s seen a high quality card of fights taking place each Saturday throughout August.
For Dillian Whyte, as the current owner of the interim WBC Heavyweight title, he’s the favourite and the Brixton fighter will be under pressure to deliver. But 40-year-old Povetkin has pressures of his own. This looks likely to be his last chance for possible World Title glory. Defeat here leaves him with few remaining options. It all adds up to a night of drama, and you can watch it all on Virgin TV.
Undercard
Katie Taylor v Delfine Persoon (Undisputed World Lightweight Title)
Luther Clay v Chris Kongo (10 Rounds Heavyweight)
Alen Babic v Shawndell Winters (8 Rounds Heavyweight)
Jack Cullen v Zak Chelli (10 Rounds Super-Middleweight)
When?
Saturday 22nd August. The event begins at 7PM
How can I watch?
The event can be purchased in HD now and costs £20.95. To buy, go to Home > On Demand > Live Events. On the night itself, you can watch your purchase by going to On Demand > Live Events. The event is available to purchase through our TiVo and V6 boxes. The fight is also available in SD at a cost of £19.95.
Can I rewatch?
The event will be repeated on Sunday 23rd August at 8AM, 1PM and 6PM (final play out). The event cannot be recorded.
