Alexander Povetkin vs. Carlos Takam - October 24th, Moscow

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  1. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    According to various sources, including Povetkin's promoter Andrei Ryabinsky, the fight between Alexander Povetkin and Carlos Takam is signed for October 24th in Moscow, Russia.

    Now it's clear that Povetkin's plan is taking the WBC path, winning the title and getting his rematch against Klitschko. He is currently rated #3 by the WBC, while Takam is rated #4 by the same organization. The winner of this match is obviously next in line for the WBC title shot after Wilder and Jennings.

    Regarding the fight itself, it's a very good match-up between the two legit contenders. Povetkin is clearly #2 behind Pulev (can be even argued for #1), while Takam is a legit top 10. The fight is listed as "5 stars" on Boxrec as well.

    Takam is known for having a good chin and being very aggressive, we'll see if it will work against an elite fighter like Povetkin. A very good fight is to be expected.

    Feel free to comment.
     
    Stallion, Aug 19, 2014
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  2. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    I really like the fight. I think as Povetkin continues to move past the Teddy Atlas fiasco that nearly ruined his career, he'll show he's a cut above the other contenders. I'd love to see him take out another one or two of the WBC top contenders to build that case.

    Povetkin UD 12, 9-3, 8-4 kind of fight.
     
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  3. sas111

    sas111 Active Member Full Member

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    Carlos Takam via KO!!!
     
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  4. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Povetkin UD... But Takam will be a very live underdog.
     
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  5. MaliBua

    MaliBua Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is going to be a WAR.

    Povetkin has skills but this will end up in BRAWL.

    Think about it.

    Good, good fight.:good
     
    MaliBua, Aug 19, 2014
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  6. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is the way it should be done. In a perfect world, these 2 guys would occupy the #1 and 2 spots in the WBC rankings, with the winner earning mandatory status.
     
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  7. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great match, I do hate how the WBC has all these separate eliminator and create a line of mandatorys as opposed to say Wilder has to fight Jennings
     
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  8. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'd like to see the winner of this fight take on the winner of Stiverne-Wilder.
     
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  9. Collie

    Collie Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good fight!
     
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  10. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Definitely a good fight! In this case, my wide-ish scorecard isn't an estimate of a blowout- I'm expecting a thoroughly entertaining, competitive overall fight :good
     
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  11. silencio

    silencio Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A fight that is worthy of an eliminator status, unlike the sad circus between Wilder and Scott.
     
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  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    i think ud by povetkin, landing the cleaner better work. might be outworked for parts of the fight.
     
    lepinthehood, Aug 19, 2014
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  13. Livershot09

    Livershot09 Active Member Full Member

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    Povetkin UD
     
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  14. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    gotta love povetkin stepping up the competition lately. hopefully more contenders start taking some risks. sadly, i think it is just a scramble to get a title shot, before wlad grabs the last belt too.
     
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  15. WildStyle

    WildStyle J.C. Penny's belt $2.99 banned

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    Povetkin's combination to end his last fight is how HW's are supposed to finish. It was badass.

    In case you missed it

    [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DYnCI9ZcO4[/url]
     
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