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Dillian Whyte appointed by Porlen Rival: He was running scared
Dillian Whyte was called to a summer duel by a national rival.
The former chapter for the title of the world in heavyweight, Whyte was to appear on the Saturday card Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni in Ipswich, but the supervisor Frank Warren revealed Boxnation that he withdrew to continue the “large, great fight in August”.
Lawrence Okolie, a former Master of Libra in circuitous weight and British weight, called for the fight against “Body Snatcher” to resolve his long -lasting feud.
“It’s a fight I wanted,” said the 32-year-old TalkSport.
“I remember when we were together at the last press conference, I said Win, Lose or Loss Fus, we must fight.
“We hugged our hands, but you must ask Frank Warren why the fight is not happening.
“He was running frightened to the left, on the right and in the middle and simply categorically says that he would not fight with me for any reason.
“So the fact that he has withdrew now, I am relatively free, is relatively free.
“I think that if there is time now to do it, why not now?”
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Their competition departs six years ago, when Okolie claimed that I would post a man Brixton, when he continued to run a campaign in a circuitous weight, and then Published recording with a pair sparring.
The rivals were both in February in Manchester in February for the victory of Derek Chisora over Otto Wallin, and Whyte wondered why Okolie did not approach him in the fight.
“Okolie is an internet warrior,” said the 37-year-old Boxing fans.
“Garbage talks on the internet and you saw what happened when I was in Manchester last, it’s all a smile and games.
‼ ️ Dillian Whyte is outside the Saturday Fabio Wardley-Justis Huni card, because Whyte is waiting for a “great, great fight in August” according to Frank Warren.
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“And when I leave, you put stupid things on the internet.
“When you see me, he has the same energy.
“Say something to my face when you see me.”
Whyte was recently in December, when he assured the seventh retirement win over Ebenezer Tetteh in Gibraltar.
The man from Brixton was to fight Joe Joyce on April 5, but withdrew through an injury, and “Juggernaut” lost to Filip Hrgovic delayed renew.
Okolie was also to appear on the card of April 5, but he suffered an injury, which excluded him from facing Richard Riakporhe, but revealed that the head of the boxing of Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, wants him to fight on the card in Rijada in August.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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