Russian boxer Povetkin became the interim WBC world champion

The interim World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title was won by Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin, defeating American Dillian White in a 12-round match in British Brentwood. The broadcast of the match on August 23 was conducted by a number of British and Russian media. The match between Povetkin and White took place without spectators. In the fifth round, the Russian boxer managed to knock out his opponent. Thus, in addition to the title of interim world champion, Povetkin became the owner of the honorary belt according to WBC Diamond. During the fight, the Russian athlete himself repeatedly knocked down, but by the beginning of the fifth round he managed to get together to knock White out with a blow from below. The judge immediately stopped the fight and declared the victory of Povetkin. The title of interim world champion gives the Russian boxer the right to fight with the current WBC world champion Briton Tyson Fury. In December of this year, Fury is scheduled to fight with American Deontay Wilder. The Russian athlete will meet with the winner of this match. Earlier, the news agency reported on the upcoming fight between the Russian boxer Povetkin and Briton White.
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