Boswell Praises Alexander Povetkin After Sparring Session
By Ruslan Chikov
Top rated heavyweight Cedric Boswell has praised Alexander Povetkin after the two men sparred together. Povetkin is preparing for Saturday's fight in Russia against Nigerian boxer Teke Oruh. Boswell said Povetkin was a harder than expected puncher. There were critics who said Povetkin's defense was lacking. Boswell says the 2004 Olympic gold medal winner has tightened up his defense.
"He has a very strong punch and generally has a heavy hand. So I was constantly on the alert at every moment, waiting for his attacks. I think that he is in great shape," Boswell told Alexander Pavlov.
"I found that his defense was very respectable. I'm also a puncher, but a lot of my punches were not able to land, just because of his strong defense. I found it hard to hit him with my right and with the left hook."
