Anyone give the Huckster a chance against Povetkin?

If it goes to points (which it probably will) you would have to say Huck stands more than a fair chance of winning it whether he deserves it or not.

This is what the legendary Valuev had to say on the issue.

 

I can see Huck winning this, and wholeheartedly agree with everything SNV has said.

 

Not seeing any markets for that but you can get Huck at 3/1 outright.

 

I fancy Povetkin to slip one of Hucks big caveman swings then counter with something nasty looking & stop Cap'n somewhere between rd5-9

Huck belongs at cruiser & I cant see him fighting at heavy again after losing this.

 

Povetkin will pummel him imo. But I like Huck and hope he wins. I think he can win, but it's unlikely.

 

I think Huck wins this. Povetkin is not the fighter he once was (and even when he was good, he was never that good). Huck has got good power and I think he can trouble Pov.

 

Very tough first fight at heavyweight for Huck, I think he will do ok for the first half of the fight but I would expect Povetkin to take him out in the latter rounds.

 

Agreed. I think stylistically someone like Chisora would stand a good chance at beating Povetkin, someone who will work their way inside and crowd Povetkin.

 

In the last 30 years or so how many guys have stepped up from LHW/Cruiser to win a heavy world title?

I dont think Huck has the skills or the ability to do so, though if he lasts the distance there's every chance he'll get a gift.

I dont think he's disciplined or talented enough to out-box Povetkin, who isnt great himself but I think he'll do a job on Huck.

 

Think Huck has a great chance here not overly impressed with Povetkin of late I honestly think he has plateaued with all the babying he has had and Sauerland will have no problem with screwing a Russian on the score cards. :deal

 

They're both dire.

 

Hmmm..... I can't help but look at the Lebedev fight, he was handled pretty easily that night but got a lucky decision.

His stamina and chin are both average, but Povetkin seems to be on the slide/done - it's a calculated gamble by his team.

A win for him isn't out of the question, the smart bet would be Povetkin by decision, but a Huck points win wouldn't surprise me at all, considering how laboured Povetkin looks these days and also his ties to Kalle.

Anything around 3/1 is really good value.

 

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Flea Man: Povetkin is so rubbish, look at the crystal clear quality and bright vibrant colours in his fights.

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Flea Manovetkin is majorly underrated, look at all the choppy, grainy footage of him - he's a beast.