Why does Povetkon continue to rate so high?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by JAB5239, Sep 25, 2012.


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  1. ludwig

    ludwig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well he looked pretty good against Chagaev and Boswell. So with Haye and Adamek conclusively beaten by K2, it seemed safe to put Povetkin in 3rd again. After all, he has wins over Chambers and Byrd. People in the game seem to respect him.

    But the fight with Huck exposed the hypetrain. Resume wise Povetkin is definitely #3, h2h definitely not.

    That said I'm not convinced Huck deserved to beat Povetkin because there seem to be suspicions of foul play. There's still a good chance that Povetkin in optimal condition would defeat Haye, Adamek, or Pulev.
     
    ludwig, Sep 25, 2012
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  2. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    Povetkin was a great am and his early pro career was decent, but it looks like he's on the downslide...

    I mean, against Huck, he looked unhealthy, against Boswell, he only looked good because Boz was huffing and puffing after 3 rounds, he just doesn't look like his old self from the Chambers and Byrd fights
     
    damian38, Sep 25, 2012
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  3. Manning

    Manning Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because he beat several highly ranked fighters. You know, the usual way really.
     
    Manning, Sep 25, 2012
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  4. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think how a fighter performs should be factored in to his current rating. This isn't like an all time list. Three years ago Povetkin deserved his number three ranking. He's clearly on the slide and I think his rank should be too. Just my opinion of course.
     
    JAB5239, Sep 25, 2012
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  5. freedom2013

    freedom2013 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Why don't you like Povetkin, JAB?
     
    freedom2013, Feb 25, 2014
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  6. TribeOfEphraim

    TribeOfEphraim Tribe of Ephraim Britain Full Member

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    Cos he be white and **** :good
     
    TribeOfEphraim, Feb 26, 2014
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  7. Ivan

    Ivan Active Member Full Member

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    Povetkin was almost in a standing KO in the end of the Huck bout and he was in an actual standing KO 10 minutes after the fight ended. Huck kicked his ass big time, it should have been draw at worst.
     
    Ivan, Feb 26, 2014
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  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Windmill Wilder is a glass jawed joke :hi:
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2014
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  9. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I said I didn't like him? Where? Keep reaching! :lol:
     
    JAB5239, Feb 26, 2014
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  10. freedom2013

    freedom2013 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Isn't the point of your thread to prove Povetkin is "rated too high"?
     
    freedom2013, Apr 28, 2014
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  11. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Freedom going into meltdown mode bumping my old threads!! :rofl
     
    JAB5239, Apr 28, 2014
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  12. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Povetkin would have been a top 10 HW in the 80s, 90s and 2000s respectively.
     
    madballster, Apr 28, 2014
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  13. freedom2013

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    I think he would have been a titleholder.
     
    freedom2013, Apr 28, 2014
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  14. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Because he is that much more accomplished than every other HW not named Wladimir or Kubrat.
     
    Nonito Smoak, Apr 28, 2014
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  15. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Arguably yes. But that doesn't change that at the time I made this thread he had looked horrible against Huck and avoiding Wlad. Since than he hasn't done a whole lot. He's a good fighter but I still think he's on the slide and doesn't deserve such a high rating. Mind you this is just MY opinion.
     
    JAB5239, Apr 28, 2014
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