The lack of respect for Povetkin is ridiculous

Povetkin is highly impressive & deserves credit. Especially for what he is accomplishing when older & against bigger fighters.
Yet of course he was using PEDs: anyone who has, let alone busted repeatedly, has cheated & lied to gain an unfair advantage.
And the vast majority of athletes who attempt an unfair advantage get some advantage.

Still, he is excellent in what he accomplished.

 

The thing about the ostarine is that it is known to be put illegally in dietary supplements. Other athletes have proven that they ingested it unknowingly. I am not excusing Povetkin, but strongly feel that under the circumstances, it is the kind of thing where he served his time and we should be done with it.

The melodonium charge was pure bull**** for reasons described, and he successfully sued the Wilder camp for the cancellation, 100% vindicating him.

These things DO have nuance.

 

Just say you support PEDS its fine does not surprise me coming from a fury fan

 

You are intentionally being foolish. Every other person can understand what I am saying.

And, what part of "Povetkin is responsible for what goes into his body" did you know understand?

Really, grow up. I do not have the inclination to get into it today with an idiotic troll, so go ahead and get your last word in...I won't be reading it.

 

Yeah credit where it’s due man, the man is extremely impressive. Good enough to win a belt and turn back challengers, u just need a bit of luck for it all to come together, he got everything through hard work an determination, no breaks

 

Boxing fans are usually ridiculous shitting on fighters who lose but also hating on fighters who dosent take risky fights.
At least in message boards.

 

Hell yea and someone owes me a Avatar bet

 

Whyte's footwork on the back leg looked terrible. Flat footed and constantly crossing over his feet.

The knockout of inevitable. He really needs to work on using his feet more and stay on his toes. He looks so sluggish and slowtimes.

It will be a massive shame when Povetkin retires. His amateur boxing and kickboxing career is brilliant. I respect everytime he is fighting and enjoy every fight. I really hope he gets a title shot before he retires. He deserves a shot.

 

It's possible. He didn't look hurt by the first at all, and didn't look that hurt by the second one. But he was getting dropped.

 

A well-placed shot or a well-timed uppercut is one of the best ways to earn respect

 

It’s that type of lack of respect that got Whyte knocked out. Everyone who faces Whyte will always know you can get him out of there. How anyone thinks of Povetkin as a warm up is beyond good sense.

 

Whyte's never going to have good footwork. He just doesn't have the natural coordination/athleticism or understanding to implement it in the way you suggest. His best bet is to focus on those things he does well at the moment and eliminating those things he does poorly, the lunging, the overselling on shots etc.

Agreed on Povetkin. I never used to be a big fan of his but I've really come to appreciate him in recent years. He'll be missed when he's gone.

 

Ortiz is getting retired by the blessed fists of Sugar Robert Helenius in a few months time so no need to worry about that.