What's the best way for Whyte to approach the Povetkin rematch?

povetkin is declining by the day Whyte will ko him in the mid to late rounds 8 9 or 10.

 

I think Whyte should try force Povetkin to fight on the back foot. I don't think he has the footspeed, defense or chin to survive against Povetkin for the full twelve. Boxing cautiously would give Povetkin more time to setup a big shot, and IIRC Povetkin pretty much never fights effectively while going backwards.

 

He should put eggweights in his gloves and pay Povetkin's trainer to spike his water.

Otherwise, same result.

 

Good post. You've pretty much summed it up here.

Considering Povetkin's age and the fact he's had two bouts of Covid. I think Whyte's in a bit of a lose-lose scenario creditability wise here for obvious reasons.

To keep it short I think Whyte's best option is just to jump on Povetkin similar to what Hunter did (although Hunter lost) and try and get him out early.

I'm rooting for Povetkin BTW. Would love to see him spark Whyte again.

 

He was doing extremely well in the first fight but switched off...... and that's all it takes with someone who carries power like Povetkin.

He needs 100% concentration for every second of every round and if he does that, he stops Povetkin.

 

Needs to fight very defensive behind the jab, and try and edge out a points win. I don't think it's a good idea trying to take Povetkin out, considering how he was dealt with last time.

 

Eddie business kid like A.J in eddie backyard, protected with clauses and old uncles beatups cos their surnames.
Both Whyte and A.J legacy is laughable joke.
If sometimes they had come closer to Haye or Benn, this had been miracle and surprise.

 

Finish what he started and protect his neck.

Whyte was battering Povetkin shamelessly about for that fight right up until that final round. Whyte needs to pick up where he left off, and make Povetkin dig deep down into those Covid lungs for whatever strength he has left.

I enjoy Povetkin, but his fans are delusional and fraught with stupidity. This was indeed a great comeback win, but they are touting this as some type of dominant performance by Povetkin whereby he simply needs to show up on fight night and he can expect same result.

That fight took plenty out of the old man, that was one of those fights were there were no winners considering the ravaging that Povetkin suffered during the contest...
And Povetkin has had his own health issues outside of the ring that will only serve to diminish his capacities.

In all honesty this fight should not even be sanctioned for Povetkin sake

 

No you are joking.
For example current Dorticos version had beated all **** from 39 y.o Pulev and Whyte with a glance better than 40 y.o 11 months old pre covid Povetkin.

Your these so called kids like A.J and Whyte are universe from Haye, Lewis or Benn legacy level.
Protected old uncles beaters in eddie and co backyard.

 

guns blazing

he gave Povetkin too much respect after he hurt him

which is a fair tactic which he mentioned pre-fight but he had plenty of time to jump on him after the bell saved him but he didn't do it.

 

If he tries to brawl with Povetkin he's getting killed. Povetkin may be old but even at this point he's still the better inside fighter. Box effectively and Counter, its the only way.

 

He needs to stay focused every single second that they are fighting.