Povetkin admits he is too weak, hires a strength coach.

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  1. curmudgeon

    curmudgeon Active Member Full Member

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    Accepted. Yes, I was a bit quick on the title of this thread - neither English or Russian are my native languages, though I do speak Russian.

    I actually regarded this as positive news. Given his style I thought he is missing on explosive strength, that was less needed for amateur style - and I am glad he admitted that.

    P.S. Karelin is the greatest martial artist of modern times. Here, I said it.
     
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  2. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    A very good point. If you compare Tyson against Carl Williams, Seldon, Bruno, Savarese etc. etc. with Tyson against Mathis, Norris and Botha... I don't know, even though he was past his best in those fights, Tyson seemed to be perfoming awkwardly when he faced shorter opponents, while he was very comfortable (although less powerful) against taller boxers.

    I think strength was more useful against Tyson than height. Lewis, Douglas, Holyfield, Williams and McBride all won because of their strength that allowed them to out-muscle Tyson. Bonecrusher and Tucker were able to last by using their superior strength to tie Tyson up.

    That's why I give someone like a prime Foreman or prime Liston a better shot against Tyson than a prime Holmes or Wladimir Klitschko.
     
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  3. box03

    box03 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree I really dont see Wlad being able to beat Tyson, while I believe Wlads jab might be a little effective in the begining but I feel that Tyson would use good head movement and a great jab of his own to get on the inside. Tyson was very explosive at that time, its doubtful Wlad would be able to take any good left hooks from Tyson.
     
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