Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with huge uppercut

Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte with a stunning uppercut in the fifth round Saturday.

The Russian shatters Whyte's hopes of fighting for the WBC world heavyweight title next year.

It was totally unexpected -- Povetkin was on the brink of defeat in the fourth round and had shown no hint of threatening Whyte. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said he will now try to secure a rematch for Whyte, but his long wait for a WBC world title shot just got longer.

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"I can't quite believe it," Hearn said. "When the punch landed I felt like I was in a dream. After two knockdowns I felt it was over, but this is the drama of heavyweight boxing and one punch completely changed the fight.

"We have a rematch clause, and the first thing Dillian said to me was, 'Get me that rematch.' ... We'll exercise that rematch clause. We'll look to make that before the end of the year, and it's a huge fight. He will rematch Alexander Povetkin and bring his No. 1 position back to life."