The first fight was an ugly affair, and Vladimir spoiled most of it with his holding and leaning on Povetkin. Still, he beat Povetkin soundly.
Should there be a rematch? Vladimir probably does not have a lot of fights left before retirement time, and there are a handful of contenders he can focus on instead, especially considering he would be pursuing the WBC strip.
you will have a hard time finding better contenders then povetkin.
so yes i would want to see this fight under a fair referee.
and povetkin proved his worth after the defeat to wladimir.
Sasha still looks like the top contender, but I wouldn't mind seeing a coupla of the other touted guys get a shot first.
And, of course, I'd want a ref who was stricter on Wlads holding.
Truthfully, Povetkin seems like the only guy Wlad's ever messed up that came back pretty fast and seems like he's still the best contender. Usually they are kinda ruined from being a serious contender again. So it would be fine with me if he got another chance. The Takam win is probably the best thing anybody at heavyweight but Wlad has done since Wlad/Povetkin, sooooo...
Yes, he came back fast with a couple convincing wins over decent comp. Vlad didnt mess him up in any way. I think Pulev will come back strong too and stay at the top.
Truthfully, Povetkin seems like the only guy Wlad's ever messed up that came back pretty fast and seems like he's still the best contender. Usually they are kinda ruined from being a serious contender again. So it would be fine with me if he got another chance. The Takam win is probably the best thing anybody at heavyweight but Wlad has done since Wlad/Povetkin, sooooo...
Honestly, I hope he will meet Stiverne or Fury. Stiverne has fast and powerful hands and might catch Vlad before he lands in a hug. Fury has the size and can make it a scrappy affair, something Vlad doesnt like.
I got to be honest. If I had to pick one man that can truly beat Wladimir Klitschko, that would be Povetkin.
I am glad Povetkin left Sauerland, he is becoming a true gentlemen of the sport.
Theoretically, there should be a rematch with a ref who penalises holding, the officiating of that fight was very unfair and much of what Wlad did simply illegal.
Unfortunately, we probably would never see the fight fairly refereed so there seems little point in it.