Pov is done

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Babality, Mar 27, 2021.


Page 1 of 2
  1. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

    29,271
    15,095
    Dec 6, 2008
    Great performance by Whyte, he was totally superior. But Pov is shot. Looked like a shot fighter in every aspect. Time to retire.
     
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    #1
    Hanz Cholo, Col Mortimer, BoxerToxer and 3 others like this.
  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    27,599
    36,882
    Jul 4, 2014
    You don't think a year off and a one-shot run at bridgerweight?
     
    catchwtboxing, Mar 27, 2021
    catchwtboxing, Mar 27, 2021
    #2
  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

    29,271
    15,095
    Dec 6, 2008
    No. Pov is done. He's 41 and he's been taking some punishment lately. His reactions is what worried me the most. They are gone. He looked similar in the first fight and people were trying to claim he was "winning" or the fight was a draw. No it wasn't. Pov was losing that one too and just pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
     
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    #3
    BoxerToxer, reckless, KiwiMan and 4 others like this.
  4. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

    29,271
    15,095
    Dec 6, 2008
    And I want to give credit to Whyte because he could have played it safer but didn't. He was winning easily behind that jab.
     
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    Babality, Mar 27, 2021
    #4
    Hanz Cholo and Stiches Yarn like this.
  5. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

    10,826
    12,197
    Oct 18, 2008
    Povetkin needs to salvage his reputation from this loss. The bomb squad are waiting backstage with a opportunistic proposal for him, if he accepts it. Lol
     
    chico g, Mar 27, 2021
    chico g, Mar 27, 2021
    #5
  6. Gomo

    Gomo Active Member Full Member

    1,142
    1,346
    Apr 1, 2018
    Hes a danger to himself if he keeps going, he was getting bashed about last time and its only the fact he pulled that punch out the bag that made him seem competitive.
     
    Gomo, Mar 27, 2021
    Gomo, Mar 27, 2021
    #6
  7. NEETzschean

    NEETzschean Well-Known Member banned Full Member

    1,834
    1,468
    Feb 23, 2021
    I wouldn't have wanted to see him going into a dangerous fight in 6 months time with even more wear and tear on that performance. He didn't have much left in the first fight, he had nothing left in this one. He was on rubbery legs in the first round without even getting hurt. Definitely time to retire now, he's had a great career.
     
    NEETzschean, Mar 27, 2021
    NEETzschean, Mar 27, 2021
    #7
    ShovelHook, Decker and heerko koois like this.
  8. Dannymita

    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

    7,005
    9,771
    Jan 21, 2019
    Hope he retires..there's nothing to his legs anymore..it's like they are hollow
     
    Dannymita, Mar 27, 2021
    Dannymita, Mar 27, 2021
    #8
  9. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

    3,151
    3,480
    Jul 12, 2012
    Povetkin please retire, enjoy your wealth and protect your health.
    How many of the greats of our sport still fought into their 41st year, few, so no shame in retiring.
     
    KernowWarrior, Mar 27, 2021
    KernowWarrior, Mar 27, 2021
    #9
  10. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,367
    26,602
    Jun 26, 2009
    What he hasn’t been taking lately is his usual regimen of PEDs. Guess they got testing started back up again.
     
    Saintpat, Mar 27, 2021
    Saintpat, Mar 27, 2021
    #10
  11. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Active Member Full Member

    1,426
    2,326
    Oct 22, 2015
    He's had a long career fighting a risky style. Legs and reflexes just aren't there anymore, and his durability isn't close to what it once was. I hope he hangs it up. Excellent career and one to be proud of.
     
    SquaredCircle, Mar 27, 2021
    SquaredCircle, Mar 27, 2021
    #11
    Aint no stoppin likes this.
  12. bruce_keyes

    bruce_keyes Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,141
    1,536
    Feb 9, 2008
    Yeah his legs looked weak and wobbly, even in the first round before even getting hit. thats definitely a sign of ageing .... He's had a solid career. no shame. would love to see him retire. will be regarded in high esteem always.
     
    bruce_keyes, Mar 27, 2021
    bruce_keyes, Mar 27, 2021
    #12
    ShovelHook and Aint no stoppin like this.
  13. Decker

    Decker Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,448
    942
    Jul 7, 2007
    Gotta agree w/all above.
    As a smallish HW in this era he's had a superlative career. He should retire with most of his marbles intact.

    Wow Whyte beat a post Covid senior circuit HW ! On to the other DW ! That might be entertaining for as long as it lasts.
    The winner can go on to lose to Fury, AJ, or some of the other top HWs :sisi2:
     
    Decker, Mar 27, 2021
    Decker, Mar 27, 2021
    #13
  14. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,191
    937
    Dec 15, 2008
    Yes its time. Great fighter great warrior spirit. Who would have thought that he would be at this high level for that long!?
     
    Aint no stoppin, Mar 27, 2021
    Aint no stoppin, Mar 27, 2021
    #14
    the_Hawk likes this.
  15. Joe.Boxer

    Joe.Boxer Chinchecker Full Member

    7,605
    1,101
    Jan 8, 2011
    Wow. Did you figure all this out yourself?
     
    Joe.Boxer, Mar 28, 2021
    Joe.Boxer, Mar 28, 2021
    #15
Page 1 of 2