Lennox Lewis favors Povetkin over Wilder

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  1. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    Interesting thoughts shared by Lennox Lewis about the upcoming fight.

    Apparently he sees too many weaknesses in Wilder's game and gives Povetkin advantage due to his experience. Says that Wilder's power could still bail him out.

    On Twitter:
    "Advantage Povetkin. Much more experience and too many weaknesses in Deontays game worry me. His power can bail him out tho."

    I think that Wilder's height and reach could be an important factor in this fight if Wilder is able to utilize on his advantages.
     
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  2. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    DAMN.

    Poor Sasha.
     
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  3. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    Something tells me that Lennox doesn't have the best prediction ratio. :smoke
     
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  4. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    The Lion knows Wilder is dog meat.
     
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  5. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    Aren't Lewis and Wilder good friends?
     
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  6. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Same as i see it. Wilder has the power to win this by KO but then so does Povetkin and ontop of that Povetkin is a way better fighter. Wilders only real advantage is his reach and height but he doesnt really utalize that much and has shown to be incapable of sticking strictly to game plan for a full 3 minutes.
     
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  7. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I believe Lennox is correct on this one.
     
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  8. TheVrominator

    TheVrominator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :deal
    Wilder is as good as cashed out.
     
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  9. plank46

    plank46 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    that is terrible news for povetkin. lennox is a moron, and always picks incorrectly. if lennox tries to coach someone, they'd be better off retiring.
     
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  10. Hayemakerr

    Hayemakerr Member Full Member

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    I think it will play out similar to Wilder vs Stiverne, maybe even a late stoppage in favour of Wilder. I agree with Lewis about the weaknesses in Wilders game but I still think the size and reach advantage will be key
     
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  11. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.
     
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  12. Koba

    Koba Whimsical Inactivisist Full Member

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    I'm with Lummox on this one, but I'm quite surprised to see the bookies seem to have Wilder as a slight favourite.

    Either way I'm liking both guys and I reckon it's gonna be a great fight - Povetkin mid-round KO.
     
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  13. Eule

    Eule Active Member Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
    Yeah unfortunately he has a bad track record.
     
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  14. junkhead

    junkhead My dogs watch me post Full Member

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    I view Wilder similar to how I view Browne. Beatable, but always has that power sitting there to equalise it
     
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  15. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Povetkin is going to destroy Wilder on the inside. He's better than anybody he has faced at coming forward and cutting off the distance.

    Povetkin should be favoured from a technical view point , but Wilder has has enough power and speed to drop Povetkin.

    Its a good match-up.
     
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