Prime for prime. So we’re not talking about the Povetkin who fought Joshua or Whyte. Possibly the one who fought Klitschko in 2013. And of course Usyk at heavyweight not cruiser. I think Povetkin could have given Usyk some problems. He was disciplined, skilled, durable, could punch, accustomed to south paws and would have been a lot younger than Usyk for this matchup…
Povetkin could pose some stylistic challenges but Usyk would figure him out soon enough and win on points here.
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Stylistically, Povetkin at his best, from the Charr fight would give Usyk a really good fight, he’s technical, explosive, can close the distance brilliantly, can lead and counter, has excellent combinations and is able to find gaps on opponents with excellent technique when they’re covering up. Usyk would obviously control it at range and win the lead hand battle, and would be able to set up punches from that, straight lefts to the body and head as Povetkin leans forwards, but Povetkin would get into mid and close range at times, remain compact and would sneak punches in. I’m still going with Usyk, but in a really competitive fight, I think he’s able to outwork him on the outside down the stretch as Povetkin looks for a way in and becomes more stationary.
Feel like it'll go similar to the Bredidis fight, competitive fight that Usyk wins in the later rounds a very close 8-4 7-5 type victory.
