Alexander Povetkin vs. Chris Byrd

[duffgun]

well byrd has only been knocked out twice and only once in his prime, both of these losses were against big punchers and i don't think povetkin has the power of ever nor the hand speed. i think byrd has enough left in him still to win a SD.

2 people voted for byrd by ko i cant see that.

[Feint]

I don't think this is as easy to pick as people think. Byrd is definitely past his prime, but still has a lot of skills and is crafty.

Povetkin is a great prospect and obviously doesn't back down from a challenge. I think he is stronger but is he faster? I can't say for sure.

I have not seen a lot of Povetkin but he looks like a great prospect so I will say he wins by SD.

[Leo Pradun]

I say Povetkin by KO TKO but Im not so sure, this isnt an easy one to pick. Byrd is a slick boxer and has been around for long time, Povetkin looks like good young prospect and unlike all the other so called prospects is not afraid of taking the challange after only 13 pro fights, that to be says a lot about him

[!! Mr. Soprano]

This is an elimination tourney to face Wlad. Byrd is already discouraged.. "nuff said"

[Jim Jeffries]

So you Reckon Povetkin can Punch as hard as W Klitschko and Ibeaucachi???

Of course not, but Byrd was a hell of a lot younger when he fought Ike and I'm sure has lost a step or two since he fought Wlad. At 6 ft tall, Byrd always relied on his excellent movement to slip punches, I think he's easier to hit now and goes down from an accumulation of punches around round 8 or 9.

[duffgun]

Of course not, but Byrd was a hell of a lot younger when he fought Ike and I'm sure has lost a step or two since he fought Wlad. At 6 ft tall, Byrd always relied on his excellent movement to slip punches, I think he's easier to hit now and goes down from an accumulation of punches around round 8 or 9.

yeah byrd was at his best against ike, but by the time he went against wlad for a 2nd time he was not as quick.

[King Koopa]

Don't forget when Jameel McCline knocked Byrd down...

[dmaclv]

Povetkin has alot of motivation and alot to gain. Povetkin by late round TKO, Byrd won't stay down we saw that in the beatdown last year. Anyone know if this is PPV or streams??

[damian5000]

well byrd has only been knocked out twice and only once in his prime, both of these losses were against big punchers and i don't think povetkin has the power of ever nor the hand speed. i think byrd has enough left in him still to win a SD.

If the fight is anywhere near close enough to be a SD for Byrd, it's going to be a UD for Povetkin. The fight is in Germany.

[Boxingwizard]

Probably a UD/KO for Povetikin, Byrd is at a really serious disadvantage fighting at heavyweight. His power isn't respectable enough. Povetikin will just eat through his punches and knock him out, just like the fight against Ike Ikbachui. At least James Tony can knock out his opponents, Byrd would probably be a hall of fame fighter right now if he was fighting at Cruiserweight or Light-heavyweight.