Alexander Povetkin vs Frank Bruno

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  1. Phil_Ivey_76

    Phil_Ivey_76 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Over 10 rounds
     
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    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Povetkin by knockout
     
  3. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As always. If Bruno employed similar tactics to Wlad's, Povetkin might not take a round.
     
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    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin by KO
     
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    Povetkin all the way.
     
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    Povetkin would freeze Bruno like a deer in headlights around round 8 after trailing on the cards and stiop big Frank.
     
  7. PowerPuncher

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    It's Bruno to win or lose depending on how he handled it, Povetkin is pretty average
     
  8. salty trunks

    salty trunks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hes a good pressure fighter and Bruno was never great at holding over the course of a fight.
     
  9. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    You're stretching the definition of good. He doesn't have the power of Witherspoon or Smith does he? And there's a good chance he does what he did against Wlad when he was outboxed and outgunned and go into a shell. If he can come from behind and force the fight he should win unless Bruno can hug his way to a decision.

    Bruno also has a chance of sparking Povetkin though.
     
  10. N_ N___

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    Smith has nothing on Povetkin. Bruno would get laid out. I can't see a Wlad impersonation holding up for him.
     
  11. heizenberg

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    I'd bet on Povetkin but by no means would I count out Bruno he hit very hard and Povetkin can be hit...
     
  12. The Mongoose

    The Mongoose I honor my bets banned

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    Povetkin by KO in the late rounds.

    Nobody here would bet money on Bruno, especially by knockout.
     
  13. SuzieQ49

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    Actually, he does. What top 10 rated heavyweights did Witherspoon ever knockout?
     
  14. Brock Rock

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    Of course you'll say this so it makes your boyfriend Wlad look better.

    Bruno KO 6
     
  15. lepinthehood

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    Bruno fighting like wlad?

    Also is Bruno 6'3-6'4 230-240lbs. Povetkin is 220-235lbs 6'2
    He couldn't fight like wlad and he didn't.