Dillian Whyte v Alexander Povetkin

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  1. Notepad12

    Notepad12 Active Member Full Member

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    "Briton Dillian Whyte's heavyweight clash against Alexander Povetkin could be the first major fight to take place behind closed doors, says Eddie Hearn.

    Whyte was to fight the Russian in Manchester on 2 May before the bout was postponed by the coronavirus outbreak."

    How does this heavyweight bout play out?

    The longer it goes on the more of a chance Whyte has... But can Whyte take Povetkin's hooks?
     
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  2. Neon Maniac

    Neon Maniac Member Full Member

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    Whyte already turned down huge offers for the AJ fight so I don’t see him agreeing to a fight that will make less money if he can help it.

    Whyte will win by late stoppage and probably lose most of the rounds before that happens,I believe Whyte is the guy out of the two that needs to be more active, Povetkin is older but his experience is much better and he is the more accurate puncher of the two so I see a rough fight for Whyte ,another one.
     
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  3. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think both have their vulnerabilities but I think Whyte being younger and at home will win on the cards in a close fight

    I do think both are quite capable of knocking the other out and that is why I think this will be a good fight and why I think it is a pick em
     
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  4. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    Whyte needs to watch out, his clumsiness like being knocked down by both Oscar Rivas and Joseph Parker cannot be overlooked.

    You can't bully Povetkin, only Wlad was able to really do that and to be honest with you that was Wlad in his prime and he is a much taller fighter.

    I think Whyte winning is the safe bet, but I can see a Povetkin KO in the mid rounds due to an error on Whyte's part.
     
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  5. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Whyte has to do a lot better than he did vs Wach to win, that's for sure.
     
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  6. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Whyte will box long, won't take risks, pop a jab for 6 rounds and then he should be OK, I'll go with Whyte by UD.

    But if Whyte doesn't turns up in top shape, not mentally sharp then it could be a tough night. Whyte shouldn't sleep on Povetkin or write him off.

    Povetkin can still punch, has a great Left hand and if he is on point is a handful for most.
     
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  7. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    If whyte turns up in crap shape then Povetkin has a good chance
     
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  8. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Povektin is by far the superior boxer so it would be a shame if Whyte got a paper win over a 40 year old better.
    Hopefully Povetkin KO's Whyte cold and the saga of Whyte and his unbearable activist harem is brought to a close.
    I think Povetkin can win, but I also think he'll lose every close round on the cards.
     
  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Whyte sends the old man into retirement.
     
  10. TEAM_LOMA

    TEAM_LOMA This is Boxing Full Member

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    It’s not a matter of if but how Whyte wins
     
  11. Eggman

    Eggman "The cream of the crop! Nobody does it better! Full Member

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    What can I say about this B level fight? Nothing so I won't.
     
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  12. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Povetkin is well past his best but still has too much for Whyte. Povetkin by late TKO.
     
  13. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Some of you actually think Poventkin beats Whyte? Come on..
     
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  14. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I think Whyte beats him and retires him
    But if Rivas and Parker can put him on his arse the Sasha has every chance
     
  15. truth_teller

    truth_teller Member banned Full Member

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    They said the same thing about Hunter vs Povetkin bout, "Povetkin should hang gloves, he is past his prime, he is too old, Hunter will KTFO him" etc etc, but then we all say Povetkin got robbed against Hunter (Pov made Hunter fell against ropes, which ref didn't count).

    Povetkin will KO the reckless and undisciplined Whyte.