What next for fighter Dillian Whyte?

After knocking out Alexander Povetkin in Saturday’s rematch in Gibraltar, the British heavyweight is eyeing a shot at the world title, writes Jack Rathborn

Whyte redeemed himself against the Russian (Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)

Redemption was sweet for Dillian Whyte on Saturday on the rock of Gibraltar as his trademark left hook stole the senses of Alexander Povetkin. The Brit is back at the heart of the heavyweight landscape and can plot his route towards that elusive world title shot.

But is he actually in a better position, despite the harrowing knockout he suffered in the first fight against the Russian last year? Whyte’s fans will argue he is now a cuter fighter, aware of the perils of being too greedy and overstepping, walking into that dangerous territory fighters of Povetkin’s calibre capitalise on.

The heavyweight division is often settled on mistakes as much as magnificent combinations. Whyte eliminated the chance of gifting an opening to his rival by confiding in a trusted old friend, one that he has so often discarded in the past. He used his jab effectively in the rematch, a weapon that the sport’s legends have always expertly wielded when taken into deep waters.