Povetkin's next fight may be in the US

[potatoes]

Today the Russian news media is reporting that Povetkin's next fight will be in the USA.

The reports state it may be on the undercard of Pavlik vs. Taylor or Maskaev vs. Peter, and so be televised by HBO. They also speculate that the opponent may be Lyakhovich or a young American heavyweight prospect.

On the face of it Lyakhovich would appear to be a great opponent for Povetkin, as long as you believe that he is ready for big time boxing. Personally I don't think Povetkin is ever going to be any more ready than he is now. On the other hand I can't imagine why Lyakhovich's manager would accept this fight. Nothing to win and everything to lose.

[Larry Merchant]

I will be there no doubt

[kayjay]

Well, we'll see in an year or two. I think Povetkin is much better than any American prospect, and will do very well, but Boystov is the one with superstar potential. Solis is also a potential champ.

That name's been quiet for the past year, but I agree. He's raw though. he could have forty fights before we see him in with the competition Povetkin will be looking at soon.

[Steelhammer86]

That name's been quiet for the past year, but I agree. He's raw though. he could have forty fights before we see him in with the competition Povetkin will be looking at soon.

Denis Boytsov is fighting on the same card as Krasniqi vs. Thompson in Germany on July 14.

[kayjay]

Against who?

[Steelhammer86]

Against who?

Opponent still TBA. Dimitrenko will be fighting on the card too, his opponent hasn't been decided yet either. Usually if they get someone on short notice, it won't be a very good opponent, just some poor clubfighter who badly needs the money.

[drvooh]

Today the Russian news media is reporting that Povetkin's next fight will be in the USA.

The reports state it may be on the undercard of Pavlik vs. Taylor or Maskaev vs. Peter, and so be televised by HBO. They also speculate that the opponent may be Lyakhovich or a young American heavyweight prospect.

Whoever it is, I hope Povetkin kicks butt

[satori555]

povetkin looks too much like hatton to ever be loved. luckily he doesnt fight like him so there is still a chance yet

[Steelhammer86]

That's the first not half bad post I've seen you make, Satori555. At least you respect how Sasha fights.

[macman]

Povetkin-Lyakhovich is a main event - no way that fight would be on an undercard.

Also think Povetkin would have atleast another 2 or 3 bouts before facing a prime solid name like Lyakhovich.
If he's on the Taylor bout it will be a showcase fight against a solid journeyman.