Wladimir Klitschko: " My next opponent will be Alexander Povetkin in November"

Fair enough, Wlad could certainly lose this match, his last two oppenents were lame and not very good at all, yet Wlad didnt look that comfortable in either match, so yes Scar, Povetkin does have the style to upset Wlad's rhythm of the jab and grab fighting he likes to incorperate into his fights, high workrate and dont mind slugging it out. I think this fight will be Wlad's biggest test since Peter in September of 05.

 

All Wlad can do is continue to beat everyone they put in front of him.

Personally, I'd rather see him fight Peter again or Valuev but both are tied up and Povetkin is the mandatory so do it.

 

Totally agree there, it's always exciting when Wladimir is fighting an aggressive fighter. Only this time the aggressive fighter is very skilled and an extremely successful great amateur rising quickly in the professional ranks. I also believe his team rushing for a Wladimir match has a reason we don't know behind it, any other fighter would be protected at this point or will be managed safely to take on the easiest champion available, there is a reason they're targetting Wladimir and we'll find out what it really is when the bell rings.

 

Excellent, thoughtful analysis...

...I was scratching my head earlier trying to figure out how James Toney would take away WLAD's jab, and he is a much craftier fighter than Povetkin.

So I have a lot of trouble with Povetkin being able to take it away.

With Peter, Wlad although effective with the jab...couldn't keep Sammy on the end of it...hence the grabbing. As some other poster pointed out a few days back, WLAD's footwork is a bit better...making it easier for him to keep a forward moving fighter on the end of it now.

Peter couldn't take away the jab, and that's why he lost...but he can take lots of them in order to inflict his own damage. Will Povetkin...???

I think this fight in the mid to late rounds, starts looking like the Brewster rematch, with Povetkin demoralized and frustrated.

 

If Povetkin proves he can't take Wladimir's punches and Wladimir's jabs bruise him or even open a cut then he's pretty much done with, if he CAN take Wladimir's punches then expect to see Wladimir having to deal activity he never dealt with before. Don't forget that speed plays a major role here and Povetkin's speed isn't bad at all, add his activity to it and it spells doom for Wladimir.

As I said, if he can't take Wladimir's punches then it could end very early, as early as the 5th or 4th.

 

I think there targeting Wlad based on his 2, less than stellar performances against Iggy and Thompson, guys who Wlad should of walked through like automatic doors at Wallmart, instead he looked scared against Iggy, and about as smooth as sandpaper against Thompson. I feel Povetkin's team sees it's the right time to strike, and I dont blame him for wanting a shot at the man in the division at this time.

I'm far from a fan of Wlad's, as you can tell by my avatar and opinions on him in the past, but I must admit, I do see him beating Povetkin, based on the style's matchup. I just wish Povetkin had a little more power, if he can scare Wlad early, as Peter and Sanders did, he may find himself in the drivers seat, against a fighter who's afraid to let it all hangout. He needs to get rough with Wlad, throw elbows on the inside, when he clinches, hit him behind the head, make him afraid, thats the key to beating Wlad. Povetkin cant beat Wlad physically, but he can beat him mentally, where Wlad has been proven to be weak when the going gets tough.

 

Pretty much agree again but even if Povetkin lacks one punch power, he doesn't lack activity and that could be too much for Wladimir to handle, especially the body shots. Purrity wasn't a big puncher either but proved if you outlast Wladimir and have enough stamina to keep throwing then you can take him out late, that's what Povetkin should do with his style IF and ONLY IF he can handle Wladimir's insane power. Peter handled Wladimir's power but couldn't finish late nor take advantage of Wladimir's exhaustion, instead he was just stalking and proved he can't cut off the ring. Povetkin CAN cut off the ring and if he is able to handle the power he is about to face then this fight is his for the taking.

 

Yes, your right. Povetkin does have the type of wrokrate to wear down Wlad by the late rounds, but is his chin good enough to take Wlad's best and still continue on? My guess is no, while Povetkin may be tough, he looked a little rocked by "Fast" Eddie Chambers, a guy not known for his punch, rather his handspeed, which is the best I seen in the division since Bryd. All in all, it doesnt bode to well for him when it comes time to fight someone with a devastating straight right.

I feel Povetkin needs to rough Wlad up, it's his only way IMO. On the inside he can have his way, Wlad shouldnt be allowed to clinch like he does, so anytime he goes to wrap his arms around Povetkin, he should continue to punch, aim for the back of the head and kidneys, something Peter attempted to do and got away with because of Wlad's excessive clinching that night. If he chooses to box him, he will lose, if stay's on the outside, he's a knockout waiting to happen. Thats just hope Povetkin fights his fight, not Wlad's

 

Alex is raw but has enough real power to hurt Vlad, experience is on Vlad's side but Alex has a very fast pace and work rate...Vlads best chance is to box and send in the right hand efficiently and keepp POV at bay in in his zone

 

See your opinion on this matter?

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^ That makes much more sense to me than your opinion.

 

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...alright...CJ.

 

damn sug, quit your bitching. povetkin is the best available opponent. the klitschkos could clean out the division in three fights. povetkin, peter, and valuev. chagaev may be done. after that, there's nothing except the Hayematrix who will be brutally strached sometime in the near future, that is, if he ever fights again

i offer any legit poster here a lifetime ban bet on wlad-povetkin. i doubt anyone will take it :yep

KLITSCHKO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

How so povektin is crap,,, wlad is gonna kill him

 

You have to use the plural form KLITschko's...the HW division needs a champion, not a co-champion.

Nobody will take your bet, so far the only person in ESB picking Povetkin is Scar.

...really good fight though.:roll:

 

i am predicitng wlad to stop povetkin in 9. povetkin is very good but his lack of experience and defensive skill will cost him. Wlad's jab, size, strength in clinches and power will gradually wear povetkin down. I think the first 6 rounds will be competitive. probably 4-2 wlad or 3-3 but Povetkin will begin to break down and begin eating big power shots. He will go out on his shield bu take a terrible beating. Povetkin will not be effective inside since wlad will smoother him/clinch/lean on his neck :yep :yep. Povetkin will become very frustrated

Wlad should mimic the brewster II gameplan. an undersized come-foward boxer who is extremely susceptible to the jab. Keep it busy. 50-60 jabs/round