Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II

March 27, 2021

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Overview

Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II, billed as Rumble On The Rock, was a heavyweight professional boxing rematch contested between the former WBA (Regular) champion and defending WBC interim champion Alexander Povetkin, and former WBC interim champion Dillian Whyte. The event was originally set to take place on 21 November 2020, however was postponed when Povetkin tested positive for COVID-19. A venue had not initially been confirmed for the rematch, but the bout took place in Gibraltar on 27 March 2021. Their first fight ended with a fifth-round technical knockout victory for Povetkin.