Zhang v Povetkin

Wasn't Chris Byrd old tho ? Decent win but it's not to brag about

 

It was only a year after Byrd earned a World title shot against Wladimir Klitschko.

 

I think even current retired Pov would be a problem for Zhang.

Prime Povetkin beats all of the current crop except for Usyk and Fury.
Both men would be 50-50 against him.

 

Uh, er, I seem to remember that Wlad beat him for the belt, and then fought Povetkin. He was at the end.

That is my recollection.

 

I've wondered sometimes whether Povetkin fought down to the level of his opponent, like Holyfield allegedly used to do.

He'd win the fights, but often seem weirdly beatable in doing so.

Anyway, he probably beats Zhang. Wlad couldn't take him out despite lots of skill and a ton of firepower. He's likely smart enough to stay disciplined. But he'd probably look bad doing it, and might get knocked down.

 

Povetkin UD's this, maybe even KO's.

Much better boxer. He caused Joshua big problems at 38, in his prime he'd KO Joshua, who would KO Zhang.

 

Prime Povetkin could win, but Zhang would crush past prime Povetkin...

 

Povetkin but it would be difficult

 

Zhang. Povetkin comes to fight, which means he's going to get hit by the Big Bang.
Zhang by KO.

 

Povetkin and I didn't even have to think about it...

 

Zhang is a dangerous opponent for anyone. Povetkin is definitely the more skillful and accomplished fighter. If the fight were to happen now, I would favour Zhang but Povetkin in his prime would be a different story.