Former boxer Denis Lebedev made a prediction for a rematch between Russian Alexander Povetkin and Briton Dillian White. This is reported by News.ru.
According to the athlete, the fight could end with a lethal outcome for White, since he recently suffered a severe knockout. “I am shocked by his team, which decided to arrange a rematch so early. Apparently money decides a lot, ”Lebedev said.
The Russian added that in the re-match the athletes are betting on Povetkin. The boxer estimates the probability of victory for his compatriot at 55 percent.
On August 30, White praised Povetkin and announced his desire to have a rematch. The fight is to take place on November 21.
On August 22, Povetkin knocked out White in the fifth round of their fight. The 40-year-old Russian heavyweight won the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim world champion belt, as well as the WBC Diamond honorary belt. The athlete won the 36th career victory, 25 of them by knockout.
