Heavyweight Whyte returns to London’s O2
- Undefeated Colombian Oscar Rivas is a dangerous opponent.
- Dillian ‘Bodysnatcher’ is ranked Number 1 in the WBC Rankings.
Saturday July 20th 2019, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
This high-risk bout is a serious challenge for the Brixton Fighter.
“risking it all again”
Whyte on the fight :
“I am very happy to be fighting again at The O2 in July. Oscar Rivas is undefeated and ranked in the top 10 across the board of all the governing bodies. He has been one of the most avoided heavyweight fighters in the last few years.
“His KO victory over Bryant Jennings sent shockwaves through the division and Tyson Fury just turned down ESPN/Top Rank’s offer to fight him.
“I am over the moon that he has accepted the fight. He has a great amateur and professional record, including a win over Kubrat Pulev.
“I am more than happy to carry on fighting top 10 fighters like Rivas until I get my well-earned shot at Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua.
“I can’t wait until July 20 to fight again at The O2 which is one of the best venues in the world for boxing.”
Oscra Rivas on the fight :
‘‘I have waited for this opportunity for a very long time. Dillian Whyte is an excellent boxer, a World class fighter and the number one contender. He deserve all my respect for his accomplishments and I am grateful for the opportunity he is giving me.
“This is exactly the kind of challenge I was hoping to get. I am undefeated, I am planning to keep my perfect record after July 20 in my quest to get the ultimate opportunity to become World champion.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn says :
“Both of these fighters are boxing on the back of KO’s.
“Rivas is undefeated and looking to take Dillian’s number one spot but as we know, The O2 has become a fortress for him of late and this is set to be another war.
“We are planning a huge night of boxing on July 20 with a monster card topped by the brilliant heavyweight headliner.”
General Sale Tickets are available.
Undercard TBC :
INFORMATION
- Undercard fight start time? Main bouts start from 6pm.
- Where to watch? TV Channel Stream on DAZN (US) & Sky Box Office (UK).
- Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas Ring Walk? Approx. 10:15pm.
- Tickets : FEW available : Price varies.
