Povetkin vs W Klitschko odds

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  1. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    Odds 5,5 to 1 . in favour of WK ! why is he such a big favorite to win this one ? can,t understand why Povetkin is such a huge underdog . i,ll put 250 euros on him . easy money ( i hope ) :!:
     
  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Don't put your money on Povetkin man.
     
  3. j0llsrud

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    Because K-man jr. is so awesome.
     
  4. Eule

    Eule Active Member Full Member

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    :!::!::!::!::!::!:
     
  5. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cause Povetkin doesn't have a single tool Wlad isn't better at.
     
  6. TiltyNose

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    Will look like the Ruslan fight without RTL ..time delay..
     
  7. rusak

    rusak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You need to find another sport to watch. Povetkin is clearly better than Wlad inside.
     
  8. Daruf

    Daruf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He won't even have to do that, his footwork is far far superior to Povetkin.
    Just on movement alone Povetkin should never be in range.
     
  9. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    I think you have it backwards. You should be thinking "Wow, Klitschko is only a -550 favorite. I think I'll put some money on those odds." Aside from the Haye fight, Wlad hasn't been this low of a favorite in a long time.

    But, hey, it's your money and stranger things have happened. :conf.
     
  10. billvp

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    that's not the way odds go, there's a spread (which is high with perceived mismatches)

    Bovada has Povetkin at +650, Klitschko at -1100
     
  11. Боксёр

    Боксёр Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is this serious? I am russian and Povetkin wont win. I will be surprised if he doesn't tire out in 3 rounds.
     
  12. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would make him 10 to 1 personally. Pauli had better shot at beating Broner IMAO. Povetkin looked pretty bad and out of shape against Huck who was close to KOing him at times. Povetkin is not a huge puncher. Stylistically he is not presenting a serious challenge as he is kind of basic fighter. Can't see Povetkin as a lot better fighter than lets say Chagaev.
     
  13. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hope that I'm wrong too and that will get an exciting fight. As GGG says this is bAxin!
     
  14. Kevin Willis

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    Odds are a bit tighter than I expected.
     
  15. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Vlad will knock Povetkin out.