Atlas to Work With Povetkin.....What you think?

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  1. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Atlas said on FNF....that he is going out to Moscow to work with him for 2 weeks, to improve his ring I.Q. and see if hes coachable......

    Atlas was contacted by Povetkin's people....

    What you guys think?
     
    Jeff Young, Jun 26, 2009
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  2. Liberty

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    I hope this happens... So when Wlad destroys Povetkin, Atlas can take a more personal hit from the Klitschkos. Having the Klitschko brothers prove his prediction wrong every single fight is not entertaining any more.
     
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  3. Jeff Young

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    well he is right though what he said tonight, wlad is just lucky to be at the right place at the right time in heavyweight history........but i agree i dont think atlas could make much of a difference for alex....
     
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    TheGreat Boxing Junkie banned

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    Povetkin likely won't beat Wlad but he'd do better than some sick guy with Hep C.
     
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  5. Hank

    Hank Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's dumb. Povetkin is ready for title shot, should get one in next year. He got there without Atlas. Now they bring in a guy without a good track record as trainer, who is self-promoter, usually at expense of fighter he trains. Latley, he's trained no one. Teddy picks up a few thousand dollars and a free trip to Moscow for 2 weeks is probably all that will happen. He'll say that he had 'Integrity issues" about taking job, or some other such bull****.
     
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    Improve his ring IQ? Umm.... Doesn't this show in Atlas's picks?
     
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    Holy crap, he's taking the curse in their training camp, Povetkin is beyond doomed.
     
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  8. Arriba

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    Poor Povs...the kid is ****in doomed.
     
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  9. J_Roth

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    Atlas is a pretty commentator but is often biased to a fault. I hope Povetkin thinks this through.
     
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    Yeah he will come back in two weeks stating that he's mentally weak.
     
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  11. Hermit

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    It occurs to me that Povetkin might just be spending a few thousand on advertising also. This is cheaper than actually buying a commercial on ESPN.
     
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  12. J_Roth

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    And still pick him to beat the Klitchkos blind folded.
     
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  13. J_Roth

    J_Roth VRWC Hybrid Beaner Full Member

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    That's true. He just got his name tossed around on U.S. t.v.
     
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  14. Hank

    Hank Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree on the publicity, also on the 'He's mentally weak" comment. Or Atlas will say he turned down offer because of family, commitments, honor, ESPN, and our sodiers in Iraq.
     
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    Teddy Atlas is the man!!!! I wish to god he would train Peter, Teddy knows more about boxing than god knows about religion
     
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