Povetkin back on 1 or 2 july!Link inside.

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  1. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    I think Frans Botha could probably be talked into a fight still. You just know Antonio Tarver would be up for it.
     
  2. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Money talks. Heck, give me 7 figures and I'll let him take horse steroids and fight him in his living room tomorrow. There's a lot of heavyweights who need the money and don't have the best prospects with the same mindset.
     
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  3. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin is frozen out at the moment so it has to be someone with little prospect of getting an alphabet title shot. Plus it's his first fight of his ban. I would believe as he gets close to his return date someone with name value would step in hoping to springboard off his name if they win into a mega match with Wlad or Joshua.
    Almost impossible to tell who his opponent would be at this point.
    Guys with no hope at a title shot, Browne, tarver, Arreola.
    Any others?
     
  4. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin's ban ends in June.
     
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  5. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His July fight will be against well-known name
     
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  6. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Also when his ban will be lifted in June he will contend for the WBC contender status once again
     
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  7. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wow didn't know that I thought he was out for longer. Thanks for the update.
     
  8. greenhornet

    greenhornet Boxing Addict Full Member

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    kinda like your boy fury ducking rematches with bs injuries and mental illness. turns out he was just on coke and roids. on the bright side, he only was televised in the states twice.
     
  9. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    whats he back on? meldonium or another PED?
     
  10. TLClives

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    Slavic bum that needs to cheat to compete.
     
  11. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin has the best resume In the division to anyone not named Wladimir Klitschko. Plus he is an exciting fighter. I hope it's a solid match.
     
  12. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    None of the Title holders will give him the shot without VADA or at least some form of serious testing. No point of risking your life for money.

    I know boxing is risky but even they know fighting someone you know will be juiced up is not a great idea for your career or health.
     
  13. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why doesnt Deonkey fight the Povetkin, or is he scared?

    Povetkin is part of the who wants him club.No one wants him, because there are far easier defences out there
     
  14. infini IV

    infini IV Dillian Whyte. KTFO like I said he would Full Member

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    Great to see povetkin back in action. Would love to see him bury Wilder
     
  15. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Maybe he will get shot at Wilder after all.