Would Povetkin really stand a chance vs Fury?

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  1. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    I wouldn't write Povetkin off against anyone, but against Fury I just don't see what he'd do. I almost don't even want to see it because I wouldn't want my beloved POV to get pimp slapped.

    Fury has a massive height advantage, reach advantage and speed advantage. He also proved he has the power to hurt fighters.

    The only think I see Povetkin being able to do is to eat the jab and try to prey on a lapse in concentration from Fury and KO him at the right moment. But with Fury having a chin from the gods and amazing head movement, I don't see it.
     
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  2. Safin

    Safin Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Like you said, it would most likely need to come from a 5 second window. It's highly unlikely Alexander Povetkin would be able to win rounds - a near impossibility.

    You'd be foolish to completely write him off, but I wouldn't give him more than a 20% chance. I believe Dillian Whyte was too lackadaisical and relaxed following the previous round - and he got caught. I think overconfidence is the only vulnerability that could be exploited.
     
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  3. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    No, plays with him, easy work for fury.
     
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  4. TheRevAshton

    TheRevAshton Member Full Member

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    Of course he'd stand a chance, just not a very good one.

    The way I see it, if Wallin had some success against Fury then Povetkin certainly could - but i'd expect Fury to keep it long and cruise to a UD.
     
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  5. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    I give povetkin a chance against any top 10
     
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  6. split_decision

    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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    Anyone that can take Sasha past 5 rounds will beat him, he looks knackered
     
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  7. chatty

    chatty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He would need a Hail Mary alike Saturday imo. Cant see how he outboxes or beats up Fury tbh so think thats his best shot at winning.
     
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  8. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Stylistically i don't think fury can keep sasha off that good ....
     
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  9. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Povetkin is live dog here .hes got alot of inside game and the necessary experience cutting off the ring.....
     
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  10. Robney

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    Fury got dropped hard by Pajkic and USS, with neither man's power coming even remotely close to Povetkin's.
    Before his last fight he was almost written off after the Wallin fight too.

    Yes, Povetkin has a chance. He probably gets outpointed or stopped late, but he does have a chance.
     
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  11. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    Wow, people seem to be forgetting how shot pov was looking in there, how do you think he's going to look in 6 months, a year.....

    He's done for gawd sake lol.

    You're confusing things here with him beating an average fighter in dillian.
     
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  12. BCS8

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    You'd have to favour Fury. Povetkin is on borrowed time, let's be honest. It's amazing that he's doing what he is doing at his age.

    Does he have a chance? Sure. That chance becomes bigger if Fury trains in a pie shop. But I'd not bet on it.
     
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  13. Coybig

    Coybig Active Member Full Member

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    No, none.
     
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  14. ButeTheBeast

    ButeTheBeast Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fury would jab his nut in.
     
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  15. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    No.

    He barely handled hughie.

    Tyson could just clinch him for 6 rounds and Povetkin would fall over.

    Now that Fury has an invincible aura around him even Povetkin would be in awe just to share a ring with him,
     
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