Chambers initially refuses, but after spending time in demeaning physical labor in the prison's sewer system and experiencing firsthand the brutality of the guards, he reluctantly agrees. Mob boss Gaga and Warden Markov tell Chambers that if he fights Boyka, he will likely get an expedited appeal and early release. Chambers shares a cell with Steven Parker, a British junkie. The prison officials arrange these fights and place large side-bets to make a personal profit, often at the expense of the fighters.
There, he discovers a series of illegal mixed martial arts matches dominated by inmate Yuri Boyka. He lost the title to Alexander Povetkin on August 22, 2020, via fifth round KO.įury vs Whyte has the highest purse in boxing history, with $41,025,000 (or £31 million).Some years after fighting Monroe "Undisputed" Hutchen in prison, former boxing champion George "Iceman" Chambers visits the Russian Federation for a series of boxing matches, where he is subsequently framed for possession of cocaine and once again sent to prison.
The event is going to be live from Wembley Stadium in London. BST - but they could always go on earlier. Fury vs Whyte time: Ring-walks are estimated for 5 p.m.Date and Time: Fury vs Whyte is today (Saturday, April 23).