Does Povetkin have a chance of beating Wlad?

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+mediocre power
+mediocre speed
+average defense
+solid but mostly untested chin
+relatively easy to bruise
+good technical skills
+good work rate
+orthodox
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perfect opponent for wlad to look good against

 

Very well put :thumbsup

I find it very difficult for Povetkin to upset Wlad.

PS: Does anyone know why commentators keep calling Povetkin "POVIETKIN"??? :huh

 

I think this is Klitschko's fight to lose, but if Povetkin performs very well, he goes up in the rankings and in everyone's esteem, even if he loses.

 

That is pretty much how "Поветкин" is pronounced in English.

 

Does he have a chance?????????

He has a very good chance , he is technically very good and can hit hard ..

He isn't easy to hit flush and even when he is he holds a great shot.....

A fight that i do look forward to indeed.........

 

You mean "in russian"?

Got it. :good

 

Or think they know something we don't...It's an uphill battle for Povetkin. I thin it will end with him looking up at the lights around the 9th or 10th round. He just may be able to tire Wlad out...and there is always a decent punchers chance there when fighting Wlad.

 

I like Alexander, but I fully agree.

 

I completely agree with this.Especially the fact that Povetkin isn´t a southpaw should make things a lot easier for Wlads beautiful jab...
This one has written "Vintage Wlad" all over it...

 

This is going to be a trench war. Povetkin has a very good chance to win.

 

If Povetkin can make it a sloppy fight, I think he has a decent chance of beating Wlad. He has to pressure Wlad, try to make him feel uncomfortable in there, that very style almost got the knockout win for the very green Sam Peter. If he tries to box Wlad, he's going to get killed.

 

you guys are really underrating his hand speed. He fights 12 rounds at the same pace and is quick on his feet. i seriously doubt that couple bombs that will connect to his chin will discourage him. He will be pressing Wlady all night so Wlady better be in a good condition.

 

Being able to close distance on Byrd and Chambers dos'nt compare too well with getting past Wlad's jab and grab.

I like Povetkin too, but I think he's gonna get beat here.

 

He has a chance to beat Wlad. But only a very small one.