Alexander Povetkin

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mr. magoo, Jul 13, 2022.


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  1. FastLeft

    FastLeft Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Eddie Chambers his top victory?
     
    FastLeft, Jul 14, 2022
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  2. Philly161

    Philly161 "Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless" banned Full Member

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    I see him as like a Samuel Peter/ray Mercer/Jerry quarry level. World class, capable of being a titlist depending on circumstances, but was never gonna be the top dog in the division.
     
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  3. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No
     
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  4. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Without a doubt, yes he is
     
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  5. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I will say this for your position: Klitschko didn't even rate Povetkin among the 3 most skillful fighters he'd faced. Byrd didn't rate him above Holyfield in skill. He didn't show up anywhere in the "best I've trained" for Teddy Atlas, either, and Atlas was reminiscing about obscure people like Kallie Knoetze.

    Witherspoon made more of an impression on his "Best I've Faced" opponents.

    I hesitate to draw much of a conclusion from the absence of evidence in the haphazard Ring interviews, but it is kind of interesting.
     
    cross_trainer, Jul 14, 2022
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