Yes, Zimmerman not using it doesnt change the reality of the law. In a way this worked in his favor, as the law was ignitied by outside sources (internet, media, etc.) Juror B37 mentioned Stand Your Ground a second time of her own accord, saying the jury ultimately made its not-guilty verdict Saturday night based on the evidence and “because of the heat of the moment and the Stand Your Ground. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/trayvon-martin/article1953286.html#storylink=cpy
You won't be saying this after January 16. Szpilka is not a threat to actually win. Povetkin will get more drama than he wants, afterwards folks will be calling him a bum too.