Who's next for Povetkin?

Way everyone is talking they believe it's will be Hollyfield. So why not add him to the poll?

 

I thought Super-Shot Holyfield was already promised first shot at his polystyrene "world title".

 

Right, it will likely be Holyfield.

He wasn't listed so I voted for Dimitrenko because I think he's a name fighter who is a safe fight for Povetkin. In Europe that fight might sell.

As for the others, here are my thoughts on the others, listed in the order I think he should consider taking them:

Haye - Everyone is going to want Haye because he's a ***** with a big name who people will pay to see at the moment. That's a guaranteed W with a giant payday waiting to happen for any of Povetkin/Helenius/Arreola/Chambers/Thompson. However I don't see Haye taking the fight.

Fury - Same trainer and style as Wlad, but much less dangerous, skilled and experienced. Pov could win this one, but I don't see Team Fury taking the fight and risk derailing their prospect.

Dimitrenko - See top of this post.

Chambers - Chambers has said he wants this rematch badly, but I think he's smart to wait until after he beats Thompson and gets the mandatory against Wlad. After the second loss he can do whatever he wants. Would be an OK choice for Povetkin, but won't get him any closer to Wlad and he's already beaten Chambers once.

Thompson - Nothing to gain for Povetkin to fight a big southpaw at the moment.

Arreola - Nothing to gain for Povetkin to fight a war with Arreola at this stage.

Helenius - Possible. I don't know that Sauerland want to risk a loss for Helenius. Would be a good fight for both of them, regardless of the outcome, to show how good they are at this stage.

Adamek - Too quick and mobile. Adamek by UD, so they won't choose him.

Wlad - Povetkin said in post-fight interviews that he wanted a few fights before he was ready for Wlad.

Vitali - Not a ****ing chance.

 

Arreoll is a great match up

dimitrenko is the european champ top 10 ranked and resembles wlad

 

None of the above.

Probably Holyfield or Mormeck. :thumbsup

 

If we lived in a fair and just world, then Povetkin's next opponent SHOULD be someone like Helenius or Fury. As things usually turn out though, it will probably be a hasbeen.

 

Holy probably... result would be TKO within 6 in Pov's favour of course.

Can't believe he's not in the poll. Not that he deserves it, but because he's the most likely.





O wait, it's "want to see fighting next"
Well Wlad of course... duh!

 

Voted Demitrenko but yes will be prob be Holyfield, I do hope not as its just adds extra fuel to mock the already almost unimportant WBA strap.

I do think that Haye may use this opportunity though...Are you nuts, Haye would destroy Povetkin. He is so easy to hit its unreal.

 

Holyfield is next it seems.

 

If Povetkin is serious about working his way up to fighting Wladimir he should be fighting Dimitrenko next. Dimi is the closest to Wlad's size & boxing style, although he obviously isn't in Wlad's league. A good win against Dimi would help Povetkin both legacy wise & technique wise if he's serious about fighting Wladimir or Vitali. Right now I can't picture Povetkin having any success against either Klitschko brother.

 

That fight should be boycotted by all real boxing fans.................

 

I want to see him fight Helenius.
I think he'll fight Holyfield.
I hope he doesn't fight Wladimir.

Povetkin still needs a top 10/15 fight that isn't with the champion of the world, because he isn't quite the fighter he needs to be to beat Klitschko.

 

Out of the poll, I'd have to say Chambers since he knows Eddy can't KO him, but Holy is next, no bout adout it.:deal

 

Mike Perez... why not?