I am a fan of Joshua and think he put in a good performance in yesterday but I still Believe like I said for the last 2 years Povetkin is very underrated, he still beats Joshua and Wilder imo, he has an iron chin, still got the speed and the spring in his step, his only loss was to Wlad in a wrestling match. He still has 1 or 2 years before he starts declining quickly but sadly both AJ and Wilder don't want any part of Pov.
He’s too small mate. He has a chance but the size difference is massive. Haye would have a better chance at Juicesha (providing he still has it on May 5), because he has that elite speed necessary to get the shots off.
Povetkin is predictable and small. You know he's just gonna jump in ''hook happy'' to get inside vs a taller opponent. A good, long stiff jab keeps him at bay. Pricey just doesn't have a good boxing brain, mentally weak and poor chin relative to the division and even he had Povetkin hurt.
Hearn and Joshua have been waiting for him to be past his best and he has suddenly slowed down in his old age as has to be expected..as you can see in the Hammer and Price fights. However I'd still give him a 50% chance of KO'ing Joshua with that beautiful left hook. 2 years ago Povetkin was still looking like a total beast and Joshua and Hearn daren't even mention his name. Joshua would have had no chance then. Hearn and Joshua have timed it right to have a chance but they still are worried to death hence why they are now trying to delay it by wanting Povetkin to face Whyte.
Only thing to defeat Povetkin is Father Time. These promoters know what they are doing. Povetkin looked winded in there yesterday but he’s still to dangerous for them. Everyone saying he’s too small - he defeated 6’8 Price yesterday. He’s defeated 6’7 Wach and Hammer at 6’4. Has nobody heard of Tyson he defeated a whole bunch of fighters taller and bigger them himself. His game is poison to these guys right now. But he is slowing down and if he loses a little more leg speed he won’t be able to close the distance.
A little kid could come up to Juicesha after a fight asking for a photo and Eddie will pop his mug in the way and say “sorry fella, you need to get a photo with Dillian Whyte before you can get one with AJ”. Embarrassing.
A bum like Price rocked him and could have finished him off if he knew how to fight. Joshua takes him out in 6
