Exactly you cant blame it all on Atlas. If you really wanted to get out there and fight and prove yourself then its right there and evident to do just that.
Why does everone hate Atlas. He didnt think his fighter was ready for the Klithkoes. Thats what trainers do . When Povetkin is ready then he will fight them....Atlas is a good trainer I read his book and loved it. Ya he is a little nutty but thats what boxing needs.....Some Drama.
Povetkin seemed to be in some kind of cryostasis even before Teddy got on board. I'd love to blame Teddy for this, but I can't as it predates him being involved. He went on a good 3 win run with Donald, Byrd then Chambers. Had his shot, and it didn't happen... then digressed into pre-contender status again.. so ****ing weird. I blame the division really, as there just ins't a top 10 that's worth a damn to be playing in before a title fight. He can't beat a Klitschko right now, and his best bet would have been with confidence right after Chambers or Byrd... now.. I have no clue. At least he's active... if you can call it that.