Stiverne vs Povetkin?

I think Stiverne has the edge. This would be a great fight though.

50-50. I want to see Stiverne beat Wilder first, then take on Povetkin. Yeah that would be the most interesting fight for sure! Weebler has great point too, it's unclear whether Bermane can survive the initial Wilder onslaught, then again this is no washed up fighter or sacrificial lamb like he's used to either. Tough call! I hope it materialises soon. Now Wilder pulls out!!

50-50. I want to see Stiverne beat Wilder first, then take on Povetkin.

I think Povetkin has a solid chin and could theoretically outwork Stiverne. But Povetkin's lack of range puts him in greater danger than was Arreola who also has good chin too. Stiverne is among the hardest punchers in the division too, if he tags Povetkin clean, he'll ****ing know about it. One overlooked thing regarding Bermane though is he is actually pretty damn quick for a really big man, faster than Alexander. I think Povetkin will put up a good scrap but ultimately I think Stiverne will hurt him and then finish him. Stiverne can take the best shots of Povetkin and stay in there. Granted Stiverne's workrate is low by comparison. All great points regarding stiverne, too bad he's on the shelf

I like Stiverne in this fight, imo wins by stoppage around the 8th round. Great chin and very good power at HW. Not 100% he gets through Wilder in the early rounds tho, the latter's power looks phenomenal at this point.

I think it's a 50-50 fight, with Povetkin likely outworking Stiverne, but it could also end by knockout either way (Povetkin catching Stiverne off-guard, or Stiverne catching Povetkin with his right counter). In any case I think this would be an awesome match-up, far better than Stiverne-Wilders. I don't think Wilder is skilled or durable enough to fight Stiverne.

I think it's a 50-50 fight, with Povetkin likely outworking Stiverne, but it could also end by knockout either way (Povetkin catching Stiverne off-guard, or Stiverne catching Povetkin with his right counter). In any case I think this would be an awesome match-up, far better than Stiverne-Wilders.

This is a good match if he chooses not to fight wilder. I'm leaning toward bermane at this point.

I think Povetkin has a solid chin and could theoretically outwork Stiverne. But Povetkin's lack of range puts him in greater danger than was Arreola who also has good chin too. Stiverne is among the hardest punchers in the division too, if he tags Povetkin clean, he'll ****ing know about it. One overlooked thing regarding Bermane though is he is actually pretty damn quick for a really big man, faster than Alexander. I think Povetkin will put up a good scrap but ultimately I think Stiverne will hurt him and then finish him. Stiverne can take the best shots of Povetkin and stay in there. Granted Stiverne's workrate is low by comparison.

Stiverne coming off a win over Arreola Povetkin coming off win over Takam. Both are world class elite fighters. Who takes it? I think povetkin by ud. stiverne gets too lazy in the ring at times and I think povetkin would outwork him. dangerous fight tho for povektin. stiverne could catch him with that sneaky counter fight hand

Stiverne coming off a win over Arreola Povetkin coming off win over Takam. Both are world class elite fighters. Who takes it? Awesome fight and 50/50 to me. I often write Povetkin off, but he's proven me wrong so many times that I've just given in and become a believer. He's a good fighter. Don't know who takes it