Povetkin is nothing special and Chambers is an underachiever

he's pretty good for his 15th pro fight. hes like a DAVID HAYE, he will get his ass beat by little klit, and then he will come back as a knock out artist. we shall see.

I swear, with the odds so wide in favor of Povetkin possibility meaning there was a lot of money thrown down on him and Chambers early domination to basically allowing to Povetkin to win the remaining rounds and not listening to his corner's advice you would think this fight was fixed. Guess we'll find out soon what the excuse was...I was hoping for a post-fight interview.

Eddie Chambers always looks fat on TV, but in person he isn't as round as he appears on screen. Even still, he does have a few more rolls than is necessary.

Im shure Povetkin will be out after the first sledgehammer-right Wlad lands. Just like Brock for example.Brock was hit with about a half dozen or more right HUGE right hands before he finally went to sleep. (And I just remember now in the HBO slow motion where Brock's head fat rolled from his forehead down to his neck, hahahahahahaha). Anyways, Sasha will be able to eat a few of those, but not many. And remember, it took time for Wlad to get comfortable against Brock because of his awkward style, not because of his angles and combos.

I know Povetkin didn't defeat someone as immortal as Ladislav Kusarik. Listen Povetkin as holes in his defense, that is easily apparent, but he is busier than most heavies and he does something that almost none of them do and that includes Wlad; Sasha throws combinations from many directions. Don't underestimate someone who is capable of pressuring Wlad and keeping him thinking. When Wlad id comfortable he is dominant, when pressured like against Peter and Williamson, he makes mistakes too. Granted he didn't lose those fights, but he went down in both and wasn't able to really find a groove against Peter until late and he almost put Peter to sleep when he was comfortable. All I'm saying is Sasha is strong, with a respectable chin and makes his opponents uneasy, and that is trouble for anybody, period. Im shure Povetkin will be out after the first sledgehammer-right Wlad lands. Just like Brock for example.

Nwahs is a moron. I heard him say earlier that Povetkin wasn't green he was about as green as Tarver was. Which is true, because Povetkin was an old olympic champ. But Tarver didn't win a world title on his 15th freakin' pro fight. THey moved Povetkin pretty fast.I know Povetkin didn't defeat someone as immortal as Ladislav Kusarik. Listen Povetkin as holes in his defense, that is easily apparent, but he is busier than most heavies and he does something that almost none of them do and that includes Wlad; Sasha throws combinations from many directions. Don't underestimate someone who is capable of pressuring Wlad and keeping him thinking. When Wlad id comfortable he is dominant, when pressured like against Peter and Williamson, he makes mistakes too. Granted he didn't lose those fights, but he went down in both and wasn't able to really find a groove against Peter until late and he almost put Peter to sleep when he was comfortable. All I'm saying is Sasha is strong, with a respectable chin and makes his opponents uneasy, and that is trouble for anybody, period.

Chambers was frustrating the piss outta me. He could have easily taken this fight from Povetkin. Like a few others have said, I'm not impressed with Povetkin and dissappointed in Chambers. He knew what he had to do and didn't do it. I really hope Chambers goes home and does some soul searching to see if he wants to even box anymore. Hopefully he gets himself together and continues because he could be really good. Yes i agree. Hes a verry good boxer, good defense, verry fast and skilled but he has to give more effort in the ring. If he gets himself together he could be the new Chris Byrd, although hes more entertaining than Byrd and seems to have a bit more power!

you are blind, he didn't win the first 4 rounds. He lost the first 2 rounds, and I'd give him 3 and 4. You have to land the most punches to win a round, maybe you don't know how to score boxing. Its not who lands the least punches, but the most. Understand? That's why through three rounds Chambers landed 60 punches while Povetkin only landed 39. Against Brock I thought there was rounds where he waited and waited to throw just like today's fight, but Brock wasn't able to keep up the pressure while Povetkin did. I remember watching the Brock fight and the only rounds I gave to Brock were the ones where he just outworked Chambers. Chambers just seems to worry about defense too much at times and doesn't take the risks that are sometimes necessary to win. Yeah, but he was fighting brilliantly for the first rounds and just suddenly broke down after that. Their was no reason for Chambers to keep up the tempo. I understand that he's not volume puncher, but he was awfully being too defensive when he knew he was losing the fight.

he's pretty good for his 15th pro fight. Yes absolutely. You have to give him props. But today it became clear he needs some more fights and improve more to have a chance against Wlad.

Yeah he sucks alright, that's why Chambers was able to win the first four rounds convincingly. So what does that say about Povetkin? The thing about Chambers is that he was able to stay consistent for 12 rounds against Brock and Guinn, I don't know why he just suddenly just broke down in this fight. Against Brock I thought there was rounds where he waited and waited to throw just like today's fight, but Brock wasn't able to keep up the pressure while Povetkin did. I remember watching the Brock fight and the only rounds I gave to Brock were the ones where he just outworked Chambers. Chambers just seems to worry about defense too much at times and doesn't take the risks that are sometimes necessary to win.

Good heavyweight fight, but Povetkin cant win against guys like Wlad. He has to improve his defense and his punching power. Chambers lost this fight but still he seems to be the more capable and more talented fighter, even his punch seemed to be not only faster what was clear from the beginning, but also harder than Povetkins. Chambers had the tools to win the fight but he gave it away. Povetkin got a bit exposed in this fight. He was hyped verry much, people said hes a complete fighter but he isnt. I always thought he could become champion, but not against someone like Wlad!! Hes definately NOT the savior of the division but i have to say BOTH guys, Chambers and Povetkin, are better fighters than Chagaev and Ibragimov. But both have not the style and size to beat Wlad. Someone like Peter would also be a nightmare for Povetkin, Povetkin goes forward, Peter goes forward and that would end verry dramatic for Povetkin. 2 sluggers, but Peter is so much bigger physical than Povetkin, i think he would walk over him. Povetkin himself said after the fight that he needs more time to improve himself and is not ready for klitschko yet, so i think he will fight someone different even though he won the eliminator. They said something about Povetkin that he had a light flu during the the training camp, maybe that was the reason he didnt looked as good as against Byrd. But dont expect that Povetkin will face Wlad in his next fight. And i think its better that way, he needs 2-3 more fight against other Top15 or Top10 boxers to get used to tough opposition.

Chambers just sucks and ppl overrated him. The guy fought like he was in a turtle shell the whole fight because he was afraid of getting ko'd. The guy leaves his body open all the time. Yeah he sucks alright, that's why Chambers was able to win the first four rounds convincingly. So what does that say about Povetkin? The thing about Chambers is that he was able to stay consistent for 12 rounds against Brock and Guinn, I don't know why he just suddenly just broke down in this fight.

Chambers had 240+ lb Calvin Brock pretty swollen in their fight as well. I do consider it a badge of honor to fight your heart out for 12 rounds, even after getting your eye almost shut early.

I don't think Povetkin has a weak chin, I just don't think it's a badge of honor to get swollen up by a swollen cruiserweight. Nothing he can do really to prevent a mouse from forming. That's pretty much going to happen to most guys when they get popped in the eye. That was a pretty big right hand he took to earn that mouse. It swelled up immediately. Good thing for him that his corner handled it well.

Povetkin is no all-star talent, but he impressed me with his work rate and solid chin. During the last several rounds Povetkin looked as if he was hyperventilating on his stool, but he came out punching as soon as the bell rang. He's well conditioned and mentally tough. I disagree with those who suggest that he didn't take Chambers' punches well. When Chambers landed, he tended to do so very cleanly (Povetkin really has to work on the defense). While he isn't close to being among the heavy hitters in this division, Chambers was throwing some searing counters and he didn't appear to buzz Povetkin once in the whole fight from where I was sitting. The fact that Povetkin ended up with a mouse on his eye means absolutely nothing. Maybe I read it wrong, but Asian seemed to suggest that Povetkin's mouse was indicative of a weak chin or something. I think Povetkin is above average as far as the HW's are concerned, but his size and defense make him an obvious underdog against a giant like Wlad. I've never really been impressed with Wlad though and I believe that it's just a matter of time before he gets KTFO'd again. Povetkin showed a good chin tonight. If he has a great chin and can take Wlad's shots, I give him a fair chance to upset Wlad. That'll sound delusional to a lot of folks, but I think anyone who can deal with Wlad's power and isn't afraid to throw back will take Wlad out. I don't think Povetkin has a weak chin, I just don't think it's a badge of honor to get swollen up by a swollen cruiserweight.

I was very impressed by Povetkin's willingness to work throughout the fight. However, he needs to work on defense. But then again so do most of the prospects out there. I don't see him beating Klitchko though. Chambers needs to work on his conditioning and lose that awful lean-back defense.

Winky was better than Povetkin at 14 fights, and he also didn't have 134 fights. Povetkin just beat an undefeated 30-0 contender and an ex champion before that. Please tell us about Winky's biggest win in his first 14 fights...

Povetkin isnt bad at all, he just doesnt have the power or size to be great. Chambers on the other hand has a laser right when he wants to throw it, and not much else.

Povetkin is no all-star talent, but he impressed me with his work rate and solid chin. During the last several rounds Povetkin looked as if he was hyperventilating on his stool, but he came out punching as soon as the bell rang. He's well conditioned and mentally tough. I disagree with those who suggest that he didn't take Chambers' punches well. When Chambers landed, he tended to do so very cleanly (Povetkin really has to work on the defense). While he isn't close to being among the heavy hitters in this division, Chambers was throwing some searing counters and he didn't appear to buzz Povetkin once in the whole fight from where I was sitting. The fact that Povetkin ended up with a mouse on his eye means absolutely nothing. Maybe I read it wrong, but Asian seemed to suggest that Povetkin's mouse was indicative of a weak chin or something. I think Povetkin is above average as far as the HW's are concerned, but his size and defense make him an obvious underdog against a giant like Wlad. I've never really been impressed with Wlad though and I believe that it's just a matter of time before he gets KTFO'd again. Povetkin showed a good chin tonight. If he has a great chin and can take Wlad's shots, I give him a fair chance to upset Wlad. That'll sound delusional to a lot of folks, but I think anyone who can deal with Wlad's power and isn't afraid to throw back will take Wlad out. Good comments. I certainly agree that Povetkin will be in trouble if he takes shots like that from a more serious puncher than Chambers. You've got to think he's got a chance late in every fight with his workrate if his opponent tires.

Povetkin is no all-star talent, but he impressed me with his work rate and solid chin. During the last several rounds Povetkin looked as if he was hyperventilating on his stool, but he came out punching as soon as the bell rang. He's well conditioned and mentally tough. I disagree with those who suggest that he didn't take Chambers' punches well. When Chambers landed, he tended to do so very cleanly (Povetkin really has to work on the defense). While he isn't close to being among the heavy hitters in this division, Chambers was throwing some searing counters and he didn't appear to buzz Povetkin once in the whole fight from where I was sitting. The fact that Povetkin ended up with a mouse on his eye means absolutely nothing. Maybe I read it wrong, but Asian seemed to suggest that Povetkin's mouse was indicative of a weak chin or something. I think Povetkin is above average as far as the HW's are concerned, but his size and defense make him an obvious underdog against a giant like Wlad. I've never really been impressed with Wlad though and I believe that it's just a matter of time before he gets KTFO'd again. Povetkin showed a good chin tonight. If he has a great chin and can take Wlad's shots, I give him a fair chance to upset Wlad. That'll sound delusional to a lot of folks, but I think anyone who can deal with Wlad's power and isn't afraid to throw back will take Wlad out.