Prime Povetkin v Usyk..

I did say Povetkin was a better boxer than Wilder but he would be knocked out by Deontay

 

Except he doesn’t. Fighters who can keep up with Usyk’s speed, his workrate and answer him back from the awkward angles he creates are the bad style match ups for Usyk, not shorter, orthodox pressure fighters.

And being a pressure fighter with good combination punching doesn’t automatically make you a physical fighter. You wanna see an agressive, physical fighter? Watch prime Marco Huck, especially his fight against none other than Povetkin.

Like I said, Povetkin is too orthodox for Usyk. He doesn’t move his head, comes forward in straight lines mostly and he either takes a step back or ducks under, which makes him easy to tie up. With Usyk’s handspeed advantage, massive footspeed advantage, superior workrate and reach advantage(not to mention Sasha never had to cut the ring off before, we don’t know if he can) and his pace, I don’t see how you can come to any conclusion other Usyk by clear decision.

 

Povetkin has poor footwork, would look similar to Gassiev vs Usyk

 

Povetkin was so good in his Prime, but still Usyk is better and he would win convincingly on points...

 

Tough fight for Usyk but I would still favour him.

 

Prime Pov gets handled by Usyk.