Alexander Povetkin: record, next fight and profile →
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is currently on a tour of Eastern Europe. The Hall of Famer stated that he would love to see Olympic gold medal winner and former champion Alexander Povetkin challenge the World Boxing Council (WBC) beltholder, Deontay Wilder.
Andrei Ryabinsky, promoter for Russia's Alexander Povetkin (33-1, 23 KOs), believes his boxer's upcoming contest is a perfect fight to prepare for a future world title shot. Povetkin will be matched against Olympic bronze medal winner David Price, who is very tall and packs a big punch - but also has stamina issues and doesn't take a big punch very well.
Russia's Alexander Povetkin (33-1, 23 KOs) is really looking forward to his upcoming fight with British contender David Price. The fight was finalized last week for the undercard to the WBO, WBA, IBF, IBO heavyweight unification between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker, which takes place on March 31 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Olympic gold medal winner Alexander Povetkin has every opportunity to return to the top of the heavyweight division after doping scandals and accusations. It was announced on Friday that Povetkin finalized a deal to fight with David Price as part of the undercard to the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO unification between undefeated world champions Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) and Joseph Parker (24-0, 18 KOs).
Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin will not chase a knockout victory over David Price - although the British boxer has been knocked out several times and appears to have issues with chin. It was officially announced on Friday that Povetkin will risk his mandatory position under the WBA, when he faces Price as part of the undercard to the heavyweight unification between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker - which will be held on March 31 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Former WBA ruler Povetkin is the mandatory challenger for the WBA Super title held by Anthony Joshua MBE, who meets Joseph Parker in a unification blockbuster at the top of the bill. The Russian powerhouse will be targeting a showdown with the main event winner, but must first make a second successful defence of his titles having seen off Christian Hammer in December after winning the belts in July against Andriy Rudenko.
Russia's Alexander Povetkin has already begun preparing for a fight with Liverpool boxer David Price. The fight is close to a done deal for March 31 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The contest would be part of the undercard to the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight unification clash between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.
The head of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Mauricio Sulaman, would love to see WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (39-0, 38 KOs) collide with Olympic gold medal winner Alexander Povetkin (33-1, 23 KOs).
Olympic bronze medal winner David Price could be one win away from changing his career completely around. As BoxingScene.com reported earlier this week, a deal is nearly complete for David Price to face former world champion Alexander Povetkin as part of the undercard to the WBO, IBF, IBO, WBA heavyweight unification between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker.
David Price is on the verge of what could be a life-changing opportunity, it has been revealed. The 34-year-old former British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion looks set to land a spot on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s fight against Joseph Parker. Joshua faces the New Zealand WBO champion on March 31 in a unification showdown at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office.