Povetkin in the 80's How does he do?

He'd win most and lose some. Lets keep in mind Sasha was out of shape in some fights (Huck).

In a 10 year period he'd happen to have an off-nights too and lose.

When in this shape, he beats most of them and I favor only Tyson, Holmes and peak in shape Witherspoon (slightly) against him.

 

It was a better era than today. He'd be like allot of belt holders in that era, win some lose plenty. He wouldn't be top 5 of the 80s

 

I think he'd probably come out third. His technical skills are up there and his knowledge of how to win a fight under adversity is superior to basically any second tier 80s heavyweight.

 

He wouldn't beat Kid Dynamite or the old Easton Assassin...but damn near anyone elss...

 

There's absolutely no reason to believe he wouldn't be able to be the third best heavyweight of the eighties. His biggest competition would probably be. . . Witherspoon?

 

Not really. Many fighters of the 80s had condition and drug issues. Drugs were rampant in the sport then. Today many fighters are far better prepared.

 

This era is much, much better than the 80's.

Povetkin is the or one of the most underrated fighters of all-time.

I believe he beats everyone from that era with only Tyson as the toss up. But his chin, skill level, and boxing ability would most likely give Tyson fits in later rounds.

 

Beats all of them outside of Iron Mike and Holmes.

 

Swear Povetkin has become the most overrated fighter in boxing. Forget Larry Holmes Gerry coney would have decapitated this fat Russian.

 

He could be the 3rd or 4th best heavyweight of the 80s.

He's the 3rd best heavyweight of this generation after Wladimir and Vitali.

 

Povetkin will knock Wilder out, but how will Wilder be protected? Wilder will not fight Povetkin........................