Dillian eyes a Breaz to belt as bout is ordered
UPDATE DILLIAN WHYTE and Dominic Breazeale were last night ordered to fight by the WBC for an interim heavyweight title.
With champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury set for a rematch after their draw, mandatory challenger Breazeale has been told to fight silver champ Whyte.
Should Whyte – who like his American rival has only lost to Anthony Joshua – win then the Brit will get a crack at Wilder’s belt. TENNIS: Great Britain have been handed a home tie against Kazakhstan in a major boost to their Fed Cup chances.
GB reached the World Group II play-offs for the fifth time in eight years with glory in Bath last week.
Unlike the previous four, which were all lost, this match-up will be on home soil as they eye a return to the World Group for the first time since 1993.
SkipperAnneKeothavong said: “We all saw last week the fantastic atmosphere home fans create and the role they play in lifting our players beyond their limits.” BASKETBALL: Glasgow Rocks’ hopes of reaching the BBL Trophy Final look slim after an 86-66 hammering at London City Royals in last night’s semi first leg.
The Rocks crumbled in the first half at Crystal Palace as the Royals surged clear with a 25-6 run.
Although a late 9-0 burst offered a lifeline, Darryl Wood’s men are staring at a struggle in Sunday’s return at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, Gareth Murray – taken off with an eye injury – has been named in GB’s 12-man squad for next week’s EuroBasket qualifiers against Cyprus and Austria. CURLING: Eve Muirhead began her bid for an eighth national title with a 9-5 win over Maggie Wilson at the Scottish Championships in Perth last night. ICE HOCKEY: Glasgow Clan last night thrashed Elite League rivals Dundee Stars 5-1 to be crowned Gardiner Conference champions.