Ruiz v Joshua 2: Undercard preview, odds and free boxing tips

Free boxing tips, odds and fight preview for the Andy Ruiz v Anthony Joshua 2 undercard in Saudi Arabia, featuring Dillian Whyte v Mariusz Wach, Alexander Povetkin v Michael Hunter and Filip Hrgovic v Eric Molina.

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Sky Box Office, from 6pm Saturday

Best bet

Michael Hunter on points
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Dillian Whyte v Mariusz Wach

Dillian Whyte is hoping to end a nightmare year on a high with a victory over Polish journeyman Mariusz Wach, and he shouldn't have many problems.

Heavyweight Whyte has fought only once in 2019, beating Oscar Rivas on points despite being knocked down, and after the fight it was revealed he had failed a drugs test three days earlier.

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The WBC suspended Whyte's recognition as interim champion pending an investigation, which was finally dropped on Friday night with UKAD releasing a statement saying the presence of a steroid was "not caused by any fault, negligence or wrongdoing" on Whyte's part.

Wach has been beaten in his last three meaningful fights and has lost five in total, three times by KO.

Whyte's only pro defeat was against Anthony Joshua and he should win this by stoppage - he is 4-11 to get the KO.

Alexander Povetkin v Michael Hunter

The best fight on the undercard sees veteran Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin take on American Michael Hunter.

Povetkin's only two losses are to Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko, and he was too good for Hughie Fury last time out, winning on points.

Hunter's only defeat was for the world cruiserweight title against Oleksandr Usyk, which he lost on the scorecards.

Neither have huge knockout power, but Hunter may have more in the tank than 40-year-old Povetkin and looks decent value to win on points.

Filip Hrgovic v Eric Molina

Molina has lost five fights by knockout, including against Deontay Wilder in 2017 and Joshua in 2016.

Hrgovic is a big favourite despite being a novice with only nine pro fights under his belt. He has won them all, including seven by KO, but odds of 1-10 for him to knock out Molina don't offer great value.

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