Oscar Rivas has vowed to destroy Dillian Whyte’s world-title ambitions as he expects to be the “last man standing” in their summer showdown at The O2.
The undefeated Colombian has been confirmed as the next opponent for Whyte on July 20, live on Sky Sports Box Office, in a high-stakes clash between two rival heavyweight contenders in London.
This is a great fight. I expect a classic to take place. About time Rivas stepped up or got more top rated bouts!
Yeah i agree, this is a proper matchup and should be a hard hard battle.
Gotta go with Whyte (just) but Rivas does look good.
Also agree. Whyte isnt quite elite for my money, but hes a hard mofo with a lot of ability, Rivas seems to be in the same category. Cant help but think Whyte is kinda being played by Hearn with this kind of fight:confused:
This is THE Heavyweight fight of 2019 so far
Fight card
dillian whyte
vs
oscar rivas
12 x 3 mins heavyweight contest
dave allen
vs
david price
12 x 3 mins heavyweight contest
derek chisora
vs
artur szpilka
10 x 3 mins heavyweight contest
lawrence okolie
cruiserweight contest
richard riakporhe
vs
chris billam-smith
10 x 3 mins wba intercontinental cruiserweight championship
charlie duffield
vs
dan azeez
10 x 3 mins vacant southern area
light-heavyweight championship
fabio wardley
vs
mariano ruben diaz strunz
8 x 3 mins heavyweight contest
dalton smith
vs
reece smith
4 x 3 mins super-lightweight contest
alen babic
vs
morgan dessaux
4 x 3 mins heavyweight contest
Pretty good card Id say. I dont really like Whyte and think Rivas is a little undersold, so thats got my interest, gun to my head Id pick Whyte but nothing would surprise. David Price probably shouldnt be allowed to fight anymore… Szpilka vs Chisora is one I didnt realize was happening, that should be a tear up.
3 very good (for different reasons) Heavyweight fights and some good late news for Whyte!
Dillian Whyte-Oscar Rivas winner to get interim WBC title, Deontay Wilder fight by June 2020
whyte is more seasoned against better fighters. he may also own more wear and tear. think whyte has the goods late. i give rivas a real chance
I was surprised to see Rivas is generally 7/2 (10 bucks returns 45). Whyte has mixed in far better company, has the form and momentum, however, Rivas was a top amateur, totally unexposed and looks like a proper fit heavyweight not a fat lumbering sloth.
It’s slight odds against not going the distance too. The styles guarantee fierce exchanges, Whyte can iron anyone with that left hook (barring Oliver McCall, of course).
Anna is looking lovely as usual
Okolie up now, lets see how long it takes for him to stink the place out
Okolie staying in the middle of the ring and stalking Gudino in the first round.
Gudino moving and running around the ring almost being negative already.
1 nil Okolie
Not seen her tonight but saw her yesterday at the weigh in looking lush as ever.
Okolie trying to catch Gudino who is running even more in round 2.
Okolie knocks down his opponent in the 3rd round with a big right hand but unable to finish him.
Okolie must throw combinations at Gudino who is stinking the place.
4 nil
259lbs, WTH Whyte?
Okolie trying desperately to land against his opponent who has been falling down to survive.
5 nil
6th round was the same and Okolie knocked down Gudino in the 7th twice.
I know Gudino came at short notice but he is not putting up much of an effort.