Klitschko's Manager Very Open To a Povetkin Rematch

By Luke Furman

Bernd Boente, the manager of Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs), says there is absolutely no reason why they wouldn't take part in a rematch with Alexander Povetkin (29-1, 21 KOs) - if both fighters come through with their upcoming obligations.

Klitschko defends his WBO/IBO/WBO/IBF world titles against Tyson Fury next month in Dusseldorf. On November 4th, Povetkin will take on Polish giant Mariusz Wach and if he wins that contest he is due for a mandatory shot at WBC champion Deontay Wilder (35-0, 34KOs). 

"A rematch between Wladimir and Alexander would be fantastic. But, Klitschko must first win his fight with Tyson Fury, and Povetkin must win his with Deontay Wilder. If both win, then we will be able to organize such a fight. These are two mentally strong individuals, there are no politics involved, so why not?," said Boente.

Klitschko and Povetkin clashed in a very high profile battle in 2013 in Russia. The two Olympic gold medal winners received big paydays after Povetkin's former manager Vladimir Hryunov and current promoter Andrei Ryabinsky bid $23 million dollars to obtain the promotional rights. Povetkin went down four times in the fight and lost a twelve round unanimous decision.

Luke Furman covers boxing for bokser.org.