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Dillian Whyte to return on October 30 in London

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A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

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Matchroom Boxing has officially announced that Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs) will return to the ring on October 30 in London. The list of possible contenders for "Body Thief" includes three names: Chris Arreola, Jermaine Franklin and Charles Martin.

Whyte made his last bout in March, defeating Russian former world champion Alexander Povetkin for the interim WBC heavyweight title and remaining the main contender for the regular title currently held by Tyson Fury.

On the October night card, it will feature, among others, the prospect Alen Babich (8-0, 8 KOs), rated fifth in the WBC Bridge division.

Columns
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán

A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, …

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