Dillian Whyte calls out Alexander Povetkin after Russian KOs David Price in brutal fashion

DILLIAN WHYTE has called out Alexander Povetkin, after the Russian boxer beat David Price on Saturday.

The WBA intercontinental and WBO international heavyweight champion knocked out the Liverpool-born fighter in the fifth at the Principality Stadium.

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That has not put Whyte, 29, off, and the self dubbed “King of South London” claims he spoke to the 38-year-old, who has been confirmed as Anthony Joshua’s next mandatory challenger, ring side and they agreed to go toe-to-toe.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has also confirmed that he will try to make the fight happen in June this year.

Hearne told Sky Sports: “He will be mandatory for Anthony Joshua but I have got another heavyweight who wants to fight Alexander Povetkin in June, if he wants it.”

The Body Snatcher also added that he was impressed by Povetkin’s performance.

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Whyte said: “I have just seen him in there. He is a good strong fighter but I know what I need to do to beat him.

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“He has got a good jab and I will be Povetkin all day long. I’ll fight him next. I just told him and he said he’ll fight me next.

“Eddie said he’ll make it so lets make it. Lets do it, I’m ready.”