Alexander Povetkin vs Dillian Whyte rematch to be held in Gibraltar on March 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Britain’s heavyweight contender can avenge his shock knockout defeat by his Russian rival

Dillian Whyte’s crucial heavyweight rematch with Alexander Povetkin will be held in Gibraltar on a new date of March 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

The British heavyweight contender was set to face Povetkin on March 6, but travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic have meant the fight has been pushed back three weeks.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has now confirmed Povetkin vs Whyte 2 will take place in Gibraltar, with the Brixton man attempting to avenge his shock knockout defeat last summer.

“In the current environment we are always having to think on our feet,” said Hearn.

“We did everything to try and make March 6 happen, but with the new travel restrictions it was impossible.

“Now we have something outside the box, compelling, and a unique setting for one of the heavyweight fights of the year – roll on the Rumble on the Rock!” Whyte had floored the Russian twice in the fourth round, only to suffer a dramatic one-punch defeat in the fifth at Fight Camp last August.

Povetkin vs Whyte 2 confirmed

Cold War confirmed between Russian Vityaz and Brixton Body Snatcher

WBC Interim World heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (36-2-1, 25KOs) will defend his title in a rematch with Dillian Whyte (27-2, 18KOs) on March 6 in the UK.

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the date during his participation in DAZN’s “The Ak & Barak Show”.

The rematch between Povetkin and Whyte was scheduled for late November at first, but Povetkin tested positive for COVID-19 and the fight had to be postponed.

The initial plan was for Matchroom to reschedule Povetkin vs Whyte 2 for January 30, but the 41-year-old Russian ‘Vityaz’ had an extensive recovery process to endure due to his battle with coronavirus.

“I have rested well, I have spent time with my family, soon I will return to my training camp and prepare as thoroughly, as I did for the first fight. As I said before the first fight and also after, Dillian Whyte is a strong boxer. I’ll be ready to step into the ring. I hope it’s another great fight for the fans,” said former WBA World champion Povetkin, trained by Ivan Kirpa.

Ex-British champion Whyte said, “I’m happy to get the rematch. As soon as I got out of the ring, I was looking for confirmation of the rematch. I can’t wait to get back in the ring and take back what’s mine. There will be no major adjustments, but I just need to be more turned in and not get distracted. I’m going to win and knock him out. I’m going to even the score and the only way to do it is by knocking him out.”

The fight, promoted by Matchroom Boxing, will be broadcast on DAZN.

Whyte vs. Povetkin 2, which “The Body Snatcher” must win to remain in the hunt for a world heavyweight championship, will be live on DAZN everywhere except for the U.K. and Ireland.

A co-feature bout will be confirmed in due course. The undercard features undefeated heavyweight prospect Fabio Wardley’s next step up in levels as he takes on former world heavyweight title challenger Eric Molina, as well as the pro debut of the legendary Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell.

Starting things off will be a card on Feb. 13 headlined by Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara. The event will air on DAZN in all territories except for the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

On the undercard, Zelfa Barrett defends his IBF Intercontinental title against Spain’s former super bantamweight world champion Kiko Martinez while rising super lightweight Dalton Smith takes on Lee Appleyard.

One week later, the anticipated showdown between David Avanesyan and Josh Kelly, which was scrapped from Jan. 30 by the BBBofC’s ruling, will now occur on Feb. 20. That will also be live on DAZN everywhere except for the U.K, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

In chief support, unbeaten welterweights Florian Marku and Rylan Charlton will finally do battle. Plus, Anthony Fowler returns against Spain’s Jorge Fortea while Amy Timlin and Carly Skelly rematch for the vacant Commonwealth super bantamweight title after their split draw in October.

On Mar. 20, Lawrence Okolie will get his big opportunity in a rescheduled showdown with Krzysztof Głowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight title. The two were set to do battle in chief support to Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defense against Kubrat Pulev on Dec. 12. But Glowacki contracted the coronavirus. Okolie stayed on the card and hammered another Polish contender, Nikodem Jeżewski.

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Live stream, TV channel, PPV price, fight date, start time and how to watch the heavyweight clash on BT Sport Box Office HD

The hugely-anticipated match-up between two of the most legendary boxers of all time will be shown exclusively on BT Sport Box Office HD on Saturday 28 November – the second part of a huge heavyweight double bill coming your way.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s hugely-anticipated return to boxing will be shown exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office 2. Widely considered one the greatest of all time, ‘Iron Mike’ – who earned a reputation as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ – makes his return against ex-four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. And if that isn’t enough, Tyson vs Jones Jr rounds off an incredible night of heavyweight boxing on BT Sport as it will follow the huge domestic clash between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce.

Tyson vs Jones live fight on tv

The iconic Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. Watch exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office from 1am on Saturday 28 November.

Tyson became the youngest-ever world heavyweight champion in 1986, aged just 20, and presided over a fearsome reign knocking out 44 of his 58 opponents. The 54-year-old last fought professionally against Irishman Kevin McBride in 2005, so the sense of excitement around his return is palpable.

He takes on fellow American Jones, 51, who claimed world titles at middleweight, super-middleweight, light-heavyweight and heavyweight during his career.

The bout for the ages between two of the most recognisable athletes in history promises to be spectacular – with all the action only on BT Sport Box Office.

The exhibition match, presented by Triller, will take place in Los Angeles, with YouTube sensation Jake Paul and former NBA star Nate Robinson, Badou Jack and Blake McKernon, Viddal Riley and Rashad Coulter all fighting in the build-up to Tyson vs Jones Jr.

Legendary Mike Tyson at 54 will be back in the ring to square off against another legend Roy Jones Jr. at 51 at the Staples Arena in California on 28 November to kick off Tyson’s “Legends Only.”

Mike Tyson, the once undisputed Heavyweight World Champion, retired in 2005 after not returning for the seventh bell in his bout against Kevin McBride. A year later he tried to start the “Mike Tyson’s World Tour” a series of exhibition fights but only fought one four-round event against his sparring partner Corey Sanders to little fanfare. Since then, Mike Tyson has been trying to rehabilitate his image tarnished by a rape conviction and an ear-biting incident.

Roy Jones Jr. Is considered one of the best boxers of all time. He has won world championships in four weight classes. He became the heavyweight champion in 2003, one of only six boxers to start their career as a light middleweight and win the heavyweight championship. Jones Jr. will be returning to the ring for the first time since 2018.

Tyson’s “Legends Only” fight card

The two legends will be squaring off as the main event on a fight card with three other main match-ups and three preliminary fights. The event also features a six-round bout between YouTuber Jake Paul and three-time NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson in his first sanctioned fight. Additionally, Badou Jack, super middleweight and light heavyweight champion, will face Blake McKernan in the ring. To round out the main fight card Viddal Riley will take on Rashad Coulter.

Fight card

Main card

• Mike Tyson vs Jones live online .: 8 rounds exhibition at heavyweight
• Jake Paul vs. Nate Robinson: 6 rounds at cruiserweight
• Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan: 8 rounds at light heavyweight
• Viddal Riley vs. Rashad Coulter: 6 rounds at cruiserweight

Undercard

• Jamaine Ortiz vs. Nahir Albright: 8 rounds at lightweight
• Irvin Gonzalez vs. Edward Vasquez: 8 rounds at featherweight
• Juiseppe Cusumano vs. Nick Jones: 8 rounds at heavyweight

How much is the “Legends Only” pay-per-view?

• The Tyson vs. Jones pay-per-view exhibition costs $49.99 in the US.

How and where to watch Tyson vs. Jones

Date: 28 November

Time: 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET the main card

The event can be ordered at

• FITE.tv or its streaming apps
• TysonOnTriller.com
• Major cable TV providers (check with your local provider)