Zhang v Povetkin

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wasn't Chris Byrd old tho ? Decent win but it's not to brag about
     
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  2. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It was only a year after Byrd earned a World title shot against Wladimir Klitschko.
     
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  3. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think even current retired Pov would be a problem for Zhang.

    Prime Povetkin beats all of the current crop except for Usyk and Fury.
    Both men would be 50-50 against him.
     
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  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Uh, er, I seem to remember that Wlad beat him for the belt, and then fought Povetkin. He was at the end.

    That is my recollection.
     
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  5. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Povetkin UD's this, maybe even KO's.

    Much better boxer. He caused Joshua big problems at 38, in his prime he'd KO Joshua, who would KO Zhang.
     
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime Povetkin could win, but Zhang would crush past prime Povetkin...
     
  7. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin but it would be difficult
     
  8. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Zhang. Povetkin comes to fight, which means he's going to get hit by the Big Bang.
    Zhang by KO.
     
  9. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Povetkin and I didn't even have to think about it...
     
  10. Sks476

    Sks476 Active Member Full Member

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    Zhang is a dangerous opponent for anyone. Povetkin is definitely the more skillful and accomplished fighter. If the fight were to happen now, I would favour Zhang but Povetkin in his prime would be a different story.