Povetkin vs Hunter likely for Joshua - Ruiz undercard

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  1. _Scott_

    _Scott_ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both Povetkin and Hunter are levels above Whyte and Parker
     
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    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    If Iraq doesn't call off its drones and Saudi's response doesn't escalate tensions, this card ain't happening....
     
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  3. truth_teller

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    Whyte would dismantle Hunter easily. Hunter is an average heavyweight, not in my top 15.
     
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    I couldn't care less about your top 15. Unroided Whyte gets slaughtered
     
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  5. UKboxingfan

    UKboxingfan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hunter wins this and his resume is starting to look impressive.
     
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    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    Sasha is getting old for these kinds of fights. Fury looked really vulnerable this weekend, so that's the fight he should try to make, earn a few more bucks and retire. And if Ruiz bears Joshua again, then that's another winnable option for him.

    Hunter - Povetkin...I'd pick Hunter...too quick.
     
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    Virgil puts him to sleep by whispering in his ear.
     
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    Good fight.

    Hunter has the tools to outbox Povetkin from range, 5 inch reach advantage, fast hands and a really good jab, but if Kuzmin was finding a way inside and landing clean, hurtful punches I expect Povetkin will improve on that. Pov has much faster hands, hits harder and throws in bunches rather than single shots. I think he should get the stoppage here although Hunters youth and physicality might be too much.
     
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  9. truth_teller

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    You gotta be kidding me. Hunter is a cruiserweight and has a pathetic resume. He was going to be wasted against Kuzmin, he got caught very bad time to time. He is a bum.

    Povetkin on the other hand is an Olympic medalist, has great amateur and professional career. Huge amount of experience and hits like a mule. I did not see any signs of aging in Hughie Fury match.

    He recently destroyed giant Price in a devastating fashion.

    Povetkin will TKFO this bum in 7.
     
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  10. Dubblechin

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    Yes, a passing of the guard fight between a guy who once briefly held the WBA "regular" belt and a guy who may someday briefly hold the WBA "regular" belt.

    It's a good even fight between two fringe top 10 guys. But I don't think anyone is passing anything on.

    I'd give Hunter a slight edge, based on his hand speed, and the fact that Povetkin seems to eat everything thrown his way these days.
     
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    Hunter on points at this stage of Pov's career.
     
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  12. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I think you're reading into it too much. Povetkin is an "old guard" contender along with Pulev and Ortiz. Hunter is "new guard" and should be around for awhile.
     
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