7/20 DAZN: Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas

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The Heavyweight title eliminator between Dillian Whyte and Oscar Rivas for the number one spot in the WBC will be streamed live in all DAZN markets on Saturday, July 20, from The O2 in London. DAZN is available across four continents with the service available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan and Brazil.

Whyte (25-1 18 KOs) holds the number one slot with the WBC and puts that on the line as the hard-hitting ‘Body Snatcher’ continues to blast his path to a World title shot. The Brixton banger put Derek Chisora away in devastating style in his last outing, the pair thrilling the Greenwich crowd in their rematch in December – before icing Del Boy in the 11th round.

The 31-year-old Briton will be gunning for a tenth straight win against Rivas, with wins over Joseph Parker, Robert Helenius and Lucas Browne sandwiched between his two wins over Chisora. Whyte has become a must-watch fighter since rocking old foe Anthony Joshua in their battle at The O2 in December 2012, and yet again takes on a high-risk challenge as he cements his spot as the leading Heavyweight contender in the world.

Rivas (26-0 18 KOs) is yet another dangerous challenger for Whyte to risk his number one rankings with, and the Colombian comes into the bout on the back of his biggest win in the paid ranks. Rivas traveled to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York in January and KO’d former World title challenger Bryant Jennings in the final round of their clash, underlining his dangerous potential to World titlists and fellow contenders.

In the United States, action will begin on DAZN at 1:00 p.m. ET with the full six-fight Matchroom Boxing undercard from The O2 in London.

Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This is a huge night of Heavyweight boxing and I’m excited that DAZN subscribers will get to watch it live. Dillian Whyte, who has proved himself as one on the best Heavyweights on the planet, takes on the relentless and unbeaten Oscar Rivas who is coming off a brutal KO of Bryant Jennings. Brit Derek Chisora faces off against Poland’s Artur Szpilka and crowd favourite Dave Allen tackles David Price in a big domestic shootout. Tune in and don’t miss it!”

 

[malbaker86]

I mean....i'll watch it

 

[The Ruler 09]

Very excited for this card as a whole, some very interesting fights, potentially big implications of Whyte wins his fight too, apparently there's a chance he could fight the winner of Wilder vs Fury before May 2020, not sure if that will be the case but high stakes if so. Undercard has some really good fights, love these ones that really mean something.

 

[The Ruler 09]

Who's people's picks for the fights?

Dillian Whyte
VS
Oscar Rivas
12 x 3 mins Heavyweight Contest
Dave Allen
VS
David Price
Heavyweight Contest
Derek Chisora
VS
Artur Szpilka
Heavyweight Contest
Lawrence Okolie
British & Commonwealth Cruiserweight Championship
Richard Riakporhe
VS
Chris Billam-Smith
WBA Intercontinental Cruiserweight Championship
Charlie Duffield
VS
Dan Azeez

These 2 also fighting unamed as of yet opponents..

Fabio Wardley
Heavyweight Contest
Dalton Smith

Wardley looks good from last time I saw him.

 

[patscorpio]

outside of the main event..im curious if okolie improved from the last time i saw him...also its still amazing that david price is still hanging in there..he was kinda lucky that bum bit him for the DQ win in a way cuz he was struggling way too much in that fight

 

[malbaker86]

Who's people's picks for the fights?


Oscar Rivas

Artur Szpilka

Lawrence Okolie

Those who I got

outside of the main event..im curious if okolie improved from the last time i saw him...also its still amazing that david price is still hanging in there..he was kinda lucky that bum bit him for the DQ win in a way cuz he was struggling way too much in that fight

I still haven't gotten the stench of Okolie vs Chamberlin off me yet. One of the worst fights i've ever seen

 

[J Money]

I dont know why but I find Dillian Whyte to just be...there. like I'm never really too excited when he has an upcoming fight

 

[The Ruler 09]

I dont know why but I find Dillian Whyte to just be...there. like I'm never really too excited when he has an upcoming fight

His last fights have been pretty entertaining, did you watch them live?

 

[patscorpio]

chisora vs szpilka is a crossroads fight...loser should prolly retire

 

[The Ruler 09]

Winner of Whyte vs Rivas is apparently officially the mandatory now for the WBC belt, so stakes very high.

 

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Dillian Whyte-Oscar Rivas - WBC Interim Title Confirmed For Bout

The World Boxing Council and Matchroom Boxing are delighted to confirm that Saturday’s bout between Dillian Whyte and Oscar Rivas at The O2 in London, shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US, will be contested for the WBC Interim World Heavyweight Championship.

The winner of the bout will become Mandatory Challenger for the WBC Heavyweight World Championship, currently held by Deontay Wilder.

Whyte (25-1 18 KOs) has been No.1 in the WBC rankings since November 2017 and has overcome all challengers since to blast his way towards a deserved World title shot. 'The Body Snatcher', hailing from Brixton in London, put Derek Chisora away in devastating style in his last outing, the pair thrilling the Greenwich crowd in their rematch in December – before icing ‘WAR’ Chisora in the 11th round of their brutal clash.

Rivas (26-0 18 KOs) is yet another dangerous challenger for Whyte to risk his World rankings with, and the Colombian comes into the bout on the back of his biggest win in the paid ranks. Rivas traveled to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York in January and KO’d former World title challenger Bryant Jennings in the final round of their clash, underlining his dangerous potential to World titlists and fellow contenders.

Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “I’m very happy that we have reached an agreement with the WBC and this makes Saturday night even more important. Dillian Whyte has faced all comers in reaching his WBC No.1 position and now he stands just one more test away from a shot at the WBC World title - it’s all on the line this Saturday at The O2.”

 

[The Ruler 09]

Rivas has given off very serious vibes. This could be a tough fight, it would be terrible for Whyte if he lost this after being so close to his shot, it's now the biggest fight of his career. He could either face Wilder or Fury if he wins in a mega fight.

Edit: Or Ortiz of course but I think Wilder will win personally.

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

His last fights have been pretty entertaining, did you watch them live?

he went life & death with an old shot shyt chisora and tyhe 2nd bout he was holding and clinching like a baby..

he is average as fukk.

 

[The Ruler 09]

he went life & death with an old shot shyt chisora and tyhe 2nd bout he was holding and clinching like a baby..

he is average as fukk.

Nah he’s definitely not average, he did have a hard fight with Chisora but Chisora was in amazing shape, career best that fight and he’s a tough man and they had beef. He also beat Parker who was a champion, he dominated that fight, only at the end when he gassed was he desperate to survive. He’s not average, he may not be able to beat the very best, I don’t know yet, he’s improving but he’s a good heavyweight. He will beat a good 80-90 percent of contenders.

 

[patscorpio]

whyte is serviceable..the fact he owns a victory over parker keeps him in that notable heavies talk..i do think he is average with a wicked left hook