Alexander Povetkin Meets Donald on June 30

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Up-and-coming heavyweight star Alexander Povetkin will face the biggest challenge of his career on June 30 when he takes on Larry Donald in Moscow. After winning all 12 of his professional bouts, the 2004 Olympic gold medal winner is ready to take the next step. "He has done incredibly well as a professional boxer and has even succeeded our expectations," manager Wilfried Sauerland lauded. "If he beats Larry Donald, he could move into the top ten of the rankings." [details]

[ejk22]

I can see Donald defeating this kid via UD.

[Feint]

They are moving this kid fast. He does have a lot of talent but this is a fight you usually take to prove your ready for a title shot. I would definitely like to see this one.

[Steelhammer86]

Larry Donald will either be KOed or will lose by wide decision. Alexander Povetkin is the real deal, my friends.

[gandhalf]

I can see Donald defeating this kid via UD.

No , Povetkin will beat Donald and then it'll just be a question of time before He owns klitschko too...

[beez721]

No , Povetkin will beat Donald and then it'll just be a question of time before He owns klitschko too...

he's going to have to really tighten up his defense before goes after wlad or he'll likely get stopped early unless he has a granite chin which is unknown at this time. he's just much too green for now but the potential is there

[Steelhammer86]

Povetkin had a better amateur record than Wlad and anyone else: almost perfect, only one loss, which was later avenged. Wlad won the gold medal at the Olympics like Povetkin, and had a great amateur record too, but had a few losses in other tournaments. Povetkin won 11 Gold and 1 Silver medal in 12 international tournaments, and that's as close to perfect as anyone has ever been in the over 200 lb category.

[gandhalf]

he's going to have to really tighten up his defense before goes after wlad or he'll likely get stopped early unless he has a granite chin which is unknown at this time. he's just much too green for now but the potential is there

Povetkin has a tua like chin. Only He's more skilled
(though Tua hits harder)

[gandhalf]

Povetkin had a better amateur record than Wlad and anyone else.

Maybe even in boxing history. (as far as the HW division is concerned) it's certainly the case.

[PROD]

Good fight. Donald is a pretty safe step up right now because of his age and his tendency to wilt under pressure. But still an interesting fight because Donald is a very skilled guy with a nice jab. He could answer some questions we have about Povetkin.