The Curious case of Alexander Povetkin

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  1. rainmaker

    rainmaker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There are some strange goings on in camp Povetkin. It appears as though his career is going backwards. Now it's usual practise for fighters to work there way up from fighting bums to getting somewhere near the upper tier of elite fighters. But Povetkin's case is somewhat different and unique.

    It appears as though little Alex is going backwards, and very soon could find himself back to fighting bums and perhaps even amateurs!!

    This really is a curious case in question. Any thoughts?
     
    rainmaker, Nov 30, 2010
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  2. Karapuz

    Karapuz Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    He has fight scheduled for 18 december. And his manager just today confirmed rumors about his opponent, but its not on boxrec yet.
     
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  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    So that means he fights TBA again?! :think
     
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  4. AnthonyW

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    I thought he was going back to the amateurs?
     
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  5. rainmaker

    rainmaker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would say eventually, yes.
     
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  6. Karapuz

    Karapuz Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    TBA...no, worse! :D
     
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  7. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    What a strange person.

    Didn't believe he could compete against the best Heavyweights, so pretty much takes the easy way out.
     
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  8. rainmaker

    rainmaker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I mean yes looking at the current pattern, he is heading back to his pugalistic infancy. Interesting. Never known a case quite like it.
     
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  9. Karapuz

    Karapuz Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Guys I'm sure you'll see his opponent name on bs in few hours. I don't want to spoil the fun.
     
    Karapuz, Nov 30, 2010
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  10. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh no! Not Fraudley!
     
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  11. Karapuz

    Karapuz Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    You'll ask for Frauldey after you hear whos that. :lol:
     
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  12. ripper13

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    I think his management will just pad his record with nobodies and wait until both Klits retire. How old is Povetkin by the way?
     
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  13. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    I've never known a fighter to regress like this while still in his athletic prime. He faced very respectable opposition on the way up and, in his last fight, struggled against a guy who wasn't as good as his early comp.

    I really don't know what Atlas is doing with him yet but the early indications are, he could be ruining his career. I remember hearing Atlas wanted him to fight 5 times in quick succesion (6 months or so), so that he could learn on the job, so to speak. I'm curious to see what Povetkin looks like this time next year.
     
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  14. Lewisbell

    Lewisbell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nicolai Firtha in an 10 rounder, God help me.
     
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  15. TerryESB

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    What a coward. LMAO
     
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