Tournament for Wlad's mandatory

I have to think that would be the worst case scenario- I think the promoters want to promote Chambers or Povetkin to win this, and not Brock or Byrd. By either (or hopefully both) young fighters (who happen to have clean records) beating guys Wlad's dominated, it'll give the impression that either prospect is a step up challenge wise- and a better fight.

 

According to Povetkin's powerful German promoter this tournament will probably take place in Germany's capital Berlin.Nowadays Germany offers much more money for most top fighters apart from a handful of elite fighters who can still earn more money figthting out of the USA.
Even if Povetkin wins that upcomming tournament a shot at Wlad will be too early for the former amateur superstar IMO.
No,not because he doesnt have a chance to beat Wlad.He for sure has a chance to dethrone Wlad.Povetkin is the best fighter Wlad will ever have fought in his entire pro career.
But......the name of this game is money. Povetkin is still a relatively unknown fighter.He fights out of Germany which is one of the most important box markets on this planet,but even sport fans have never heard his name there.
Povetkin needs more fights just in order to make some noise and promote himself in the USA and Germany.Yes,he is on a mission and on a superfast track to win a world title.Nevertheless the name of this game is money-to make as much money in as short a time as possible.
Povetkin's name recognition is very weak at present-of course outside the circle of us hardcore fans.
Therefore an encounter between him and Wlad within the next two years wouldnt make much sense IMO.