Tommy Morrison vs Alexander Povetkin

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  1. RightLeftCombo

    RightLeftCombo Active Member Full Member

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    Povetkin is a bit better overall, better chin, better stamina, good combos,no glaring weaknesses whereas Tommy was a dangerous puncher mostly with the left hook, but lacked a little in chin and stamina at top level.
    Tommy was a good puncher so he could put AP in trouble, but Povetkin can ride it out.

    I'd pick Alexander in eight rounds.
     
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    Agree with this.

    I'm one of the ones that thinks Morrison was world class, but his one problem was taking punishment. He was a big hitter so I guess he has his chances, but overall Povetkin has proven himself at a higher level and is the tougher, more versatile fighter.
     
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    I agree with the poor stamina and chin but Tommy had defence and could box some.
     
  4. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    I like Tommy and have seen plenty of his fights, his defense was average at best. It seems like he tried to incorporate a diverse defense, but he just didn’t have the reflexes imo
     
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  5. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Old Povetkin who was less durable couldn’t take those shots from Price and Whyte but Wlad has a nuclear left that he stood up to. He has a great chin and Tommy has no chance of KOing him.
     
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    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Povetkin wins via what could only be described as a hate crime.
     
  7. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Povetkin more likely wins, but I do think Morrison is capable of beating the Russian.
     
  8. Surrix

    Surrix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If 31-32 years old Povetkin then most likely Povetkin.
    36 y.o and older Povetkin no. Tommy ofc might had puncher's chance vs anyone from current TOP 10.
    Povetkin when he was 31 - 32 already was damn experienced, more experienced than Tommy, more versatile.
     
  9. Scar

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    Povetkin by KO.
     
  10. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    This would make for a cracking fight... it has entertainment written all over it.

    I'd taken Povetkin.
     
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  11. UFC2020

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    Touch Tommy on the face and its over
     
  12. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Alex Vetkin by KO
    Morrison wins in a bodybuilding contest though.