Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with fifth round KO

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dillian Whyte was knocked out cold by Alexander Povetkin, with the Russian viciously halting his world title ambitions on Saturday.

Whyte had completely controlled the fight, having two takedowns on his opponent in the 4th round, but was smashed by a left uppercut in the fifth round that ended his hopes in a flash.