Is Povetkin the future of the HW division?

**The Surgeon** · 01-06-2007, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by gandhalf

Or He is the result of a perfect hype job?
I'd like your opinion on this..
Povetkin currently holds one of the most impressive amateur record in boxing history.

Also , here's something interesting..
(Ali , Lewis , Povetkin)

Comparison of their first ten opponents.
205-84-12 (124) [301] Ali's first ten.*

KO % 41

Loss % 27.9, Win % 68.1, Draw % 3.9

139-109-9 (82) [257] Lewis first ten

KO % 31

Loss % 42.4, Win % 54, Draw % 3.5

133-53-9 (90) [195] Povetkin's first ten

KO % 46

Loss % 27.1, Win % 68.2, Draw % 4.6

It's strange because He doesn't look anything special and is a little chubby but His pro fights speak for themselves..
Some say He's too small.. ( 6'3 and 220lbs...)

but so was tyson though..
Yeah , there's lots of huge ****ers in the hw division...but that guy is way more skilled than most.

He's good but i dont see him goin all the way like u said, too small! Duznt hit like Tyson thats the problem and he aint a sneaky guy like Byrd, He wont make i'll say that now.

**The Surgeon** · 01-06-2007, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by gandhalf

Or He is the result of a perfect hype job?
I'd like your opinion on this..
Povetkin currently holds one of the most impressive amateur record in boxing history.

Also , here's something interesting..
(Ali , Lewis , Povetkin)

Comparison of their first ten opponents.
205-84-12 (124) [301] Ali's first ten.*

KO % 41

Loss % 27.9, Win % 68.1, Draw % 3.9

139-109-9 (82) [257] Lewis first ten

KO % 31

Loss % 42.4, Win % 54, Draw % 3.5

133-53-9 (90) [195] Povetkin's first ten

KO % 46

Loss % 27.1, Win % 68.2, Draw % 4.6

It's strange because He doesn't look anything special and is a little chubby but His pro fights speak for themselves..
Some say He's too small.. ( 6'3 and 220lbs...)

but so was tyson though..
Yeah , there's lots of huge ****ers in the hw division...but that guy is way more skilled than most.

He's 6'3? Didnt look it! Not doubtin u, just a lil surprised he was as tall as that. Still dont think he makes it

**Kid Achilles** · 01-06-2007, 03:30 PM

Too early to tell. To say anything else is just throwing stones into the darkness.

**gandhalf** · 01-06-2007, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by ROBO #1

He's 6'3? Didnt look it! Not doubtin u, just a lil surprised he was as tall as that. Still dont think he makes it

Yeah he's supposed to be 6'3...
One more thing though , He seems to have a very solid chin too...(though he's never been punched by a guy like Sam Peter or anything but still..)

**The Surgeon** · 01-06-2007, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Kid Achilles

Too early to tell. To say anything else is just throwing stones into the darkness.

Its early but i'll put my neck out and predict he duznt make it!

**Kid Achilles** · 01-06-2007, 04:28 PM

That's fine with me, we all know I put my neck out and say some bold **** once in awhile as well. Everyone does it.

**BrooklynBomber** · 01-06-2007, 05:59 PM

He is tough swarming type, and there are some rumors in the russian boxing community that he might fight Brian Minto next, which is a really tough fight at this stage of the career.
Povetkin really resembles Smoking Joe at times with his style. Not really Tyson, as some people say.

**!!Captain** · 01-06-2007, 07:15 PM

I've read that Povetkin had some incidents in his amateur career when he broke his opponent's jaw and ribs on a few occasions. He's pretty tough but I think he needs some work on his defense. Still, he is fighting opponents with pretty good records, much better than most of today's fighters.

**Drunken Cat** · 01-06-2007, 07:31 PM

Is there any tape on this guy? I wouldnt mind seein him fight.

Is Povetkin the future of the HW division?