MMA fighter Maxim Novoselov shared his expectations of the upcoming rematch between Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin and Briton Dillian White, which will take place on the night of March 27-28.
As he told in an interview with REN TV, revenge is always more difficult than the first fight, so it is premature to make loud statements made by White, threatening to destroy his opponent.
“The outcome of any fight is difficult to predict. At any second of the fight, everything can change dramatically. Alexander has an advantage – he has already won. And he goes out to win again. I think that the victory will be for him, but in any case it will not be easy for him, ”Novoselov said.
When asked by a journalist about Povetkin’s age, who is 10 years older than his opponent, Novoselov replied that an experienced Russian boxer knows his strengths and weaknesses and, knowing them, he will use his strength to the fullest.
White needs to fight for his reputation, Novoselov pointed out, he needs to prove that the defeat in the last fight with Povetkin was wrong. “He will try with all his might to win, he is more motivated for this fight. The fight will show everything. Fighting is a whole art, ”said the MMA fighter.
He also appreciated the will to win Povetkin, who in the ring “with the last bit of strength carried out unthinkable attacks, blows” and won “when no one believed in him.” “This is our Russian fighter, our Russian spirit, this is our incentive to victory in the person of Alexander. He proves to the whole world that he is the best, “Novoselov summed up, wishing Povetkin a good fight and a beautiful victory.
The first fight between Povetkin and White for the interim World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title was held on 23 August 2020 in the UK. Then the Russian Knight suddenly sent his opponent into a deep knockout.
The fight-revenge was postponed several times. Initially, the boxers were supposed to meet in the ring on November 26. However, Povetkin fell ill with coronavirus.
White accused the Russian of simulating, to which he replied that he had official confirmation of his illness. Povetkin called White “a good, strong opponent”, so he approached the preparation responsibly, he said.
The fight will take place on March 27, REN TV will show it live.