Can Povetkin expect an easier fight?

I doubt that was Byrd's plan. The problem with a game plan is that your opponent has one too. As Iron Mike once said, everybody has a plan until they get hit.

 

I wanted Chris Byrd to win, but knew it was very unlikely. However, i feel differently when it comes to Chambers and Brock.. I think Calvin Brock has a solid chance...

 

Good post... one that many Povetkin fans will disagree with.

 

:good Standing ovation for that response, even though that should be common knowledge.

You can't say that Byrd did everthing wrong by using this plan. That makes it sound as if Byrd had a set plan, and had to stay with it for the duration, even if it wasn't working. They said the same thing when he fought Wladimir.

If a plan is not working, the cornermen will see it, and will instruct their fighter to change whatever is not working........

Duh!!!!!

If Byrd's plan was not working, I am sure he tried to alter it, cause it'd take a fool to do something that was not working, and then keep on doing it for the rest of the fight. :-(

Byrd was beaten, and he had the option to do, change, alter, or tweek ANY part of his plan that he chose, at ANY point in the fight. If there was anything he could have done to have helped his performance, you can bet he'd have done that, regardless of what the initial plan was. :good

 

Exactly. The problem with Byrd's stick and move plan was that it conflicted with Povetkin's cut the ring and slug plan.

 

Povetkin could beat chambers but not Wlad, if he decides to trade with Wlad he better hope he has a granite chin or he will find out the hard way. Im not saying he has no chance against Wlad, considering Wlads weak chin and stamina issues, but he will have to fight a smart fight by not staying in Wlads firing range too long and makes sure he leaves something left in the tank for the later rounds.

 

Wlad is the one not willing to trade in this particular matchup. Wlad's idea of an inside game is grabbing his opponent. It depends on the referee, because that is an illegal tactic. Wlads fight is outside, no trading.

 

Byrd had plans to move and box, but Povetkin's ability to cut off the ring and make opponents fight his fight is what did Byrd in. He had to fight back or he was just going to be a punching bag on the ropes or in the corners.

 

Yes, but in the middle rounds thats when Wlad lets his hands go, if he leaves something in the tank he will be able to fire back as well. I would like to see Povetkin go right at Wlad in the 1st round and see if he could shock Wlad a little bit, other than he should look to get on the inside and do what can.

 

It depens on Poetkin's physical strength at this time and how to time the uppercut inside - if he can break Wlad's clinches we might have a very good fight...

 

Haha! You are joking,arent you,mate!
"will be enough to beat Eddie Chambers?????"
Eddie Chambers?? He is no match for Povetkin.Would be surprised to see him last the full route of 12 rounds against Povetkin.