03-10-2016, 04:26 PM
It’s official: Wilder-Povetkin headed to Russia
No surprise. The fight between the WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin will be held in Russia. This was officially announced by promoter Andrey Ryabinsky, head of World of Boxing. Ryabinsky, who won a purse bid to host the match, had 14 days to decide on the date and venue. At the end of the allotted period, it was determined that the fight will take place in Russia with the exact date and city to be announced in the near future.
No surprise. The fight between the WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin will be held in Russia. This was officially announced by promoter Andrey Ryabinsky, head of World of Boxing. Ryabinsky, who won a purse bid to host the match, had 14 days to decide on the date and venue. At the end of the allotted period, it was determined that the fight will take place in Russia with the exact date and city to be announced in the near future.