Teddy Atlas to train Povetkin for Klitschko bout

[DrewWoodside]

According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, Atlas might be training Povetkin. Here's an excerpt from the article:

3. Alexander Povetkin (17-0)

The 2004 Olympic gold medalist looms as one of Wladimir Klitschko's mandatory challengers for a fight that could take place in the fall. ESPN's own Teddy Atlas may be in his corner going forward as his trainer. Atlas was supposed to spend about two weeks in Russia working with Povetkin in a trial run for both men. Wouldn't that be an interesting pairing?

(For Tunney) I ask: Does Teddy Atlas' hate for Wladimir ever end?

I love Atlas and I love that he's found a reason to get involved again on the big stage. I really hope he meshes well with Povetkin and they decide to extend their training union past 2 weeks. Hard to imagine he can be enough to beat a Klit but this is very exciting.

[DrewWoodside]

Teddy was just an assistant to Cus D'Amato for a brief time until he was fired.

Atlas was responsible for training a lot of pros. Many of which did big things as a result of Atlas. He wasn't even able to reap the real rewards on a championship level for many fighters despite having put in much of the most important foundation building. Have you read his book? He's done a lot of good things for fighters. I'm not saying he's always been an angel, but your hate for him is so intense that your completely useless on the topic of Teddy.

[Welter_Skelter]

I don't know how you could assume a Russian champ would be the lesser of two evils when according to your view of Atlas, he has the Cold War on his mind.

No one ever questioned your deduction skill, but they may be a bit off on this one. Mind reading powers can only work for so long.

Whoever beats Wlad.. it would be a fluke and their time at the top would be short.. NOTE.. it would be a fluke.. Wlad at this rate will rule for years to come..
Whoever beats him will not.. So if someone can pull off the upset.. it is likely MORE likely an American can claim the spot.. A Russian for 1 and half years is the lesser evil when compared to a Ukrainian for another 8 years

And I am half sarcastic eh?? can't take everything you read on here so seriously..

[The Hammer]

Atlas was responsible for training a lot of pros. Many of which did big things as a result of Atlas. He wasn't even able to reap the real rewards on a championship level for many fighters despite having put in much of the most important foundation building. Have you read his book? He's done a lot of good things for fighters. I'm not saying he's always been an angel, but your hate for him is so intense that your completely useless on the topic of Teddy.

No, I see him as he IS, you are fooled by the façade he puts on for the public.

In his book he gives himself credit for the success of some boxers, but in reality he really didn't contribute anything positive toward their development.

You should ask the boxers he worked with what they think of Teddy.

[dchampishere]

Atlas was responsible for training a lot of pros. Many of which did big things as a result of Atlas. He wasn't even able to reap the real rewards on a championship level for many fighters despite having put in much of the most important foundation building. Have you read his book? He's done a lot of good things for fighters. I'm not saying he's always been an angel, but your hate for him is so intense that your completely useless on the topic of Teddy.

i dont know about that, can you name the fighters that atlas has trained who already didnt know how to fight (i.e from scrach or very early besides tyson) who has gone on to do big things? i think he is a good trainer by default just riding on tysons coat tails

[Mr. Philadel]

Having an idiot like Teddy Atlas as his trainer him will reduce Povetkin's chances of defeating Wlad from 2% down to less than 1%.

This is good news for Wlad, but I feel sorry for Povetkin.

[Dubious-Dutch]

Whoever beats Wlad.. it would be a fluke and their time at the top would be short.. NOTE.. it would be a fluke.. Wlad at this rate will rule for years to come..

I agree Wlad is a very dominant champion and it isn't likely Povetkin will pull it off against him with or without Atlas.

Whoever beats him will not.. So if someone can pull off the upset.. it is likely MORE likely an American can claim the spot.. A Russian for 1 and half years is the lesser evil when compared to a Ukrainian for another 8 years

And I am half sarcastic eh?? can't take everything you read on here so seriously..

Training a Russian to become to become a Heavyweight champion won't help the Americans any also it is a bit impossible to guess how long Povetkins title reign would be. Hopefully most of your post was sarcastic as conspiracy theories and telepathy sounds a bit far fetched.

[Derranged_]

I agree Wlad is a very dominant champion and it isn't likely Povetkin will pull it off against him with or without Atlas.



Training a Russian to become to become a Heavyweight champion won't help the Americans any also it is a bit impossible to guess how long Povetkins title reign would be. Hopefully most of your post was sarcastic as conspiracy theories and telepathy sounds a bit far fetched.

It wasn't; Welt's a chronic pot smoker and as a result, he's paranoid and delusional...

[Welter_Skelter]

I agree Wlad is a very dominant champion and it isn't likely Povetkin will pull it off against him with or without Atlas.



Training a Russian to become to become a Heavyweight champion won't help the Americans any also it is a bit impossible to guess how long Povetkins title reign would be. Hopefully most of your post was sarcastic as conspiracy theories and telepathy sounds a bit far fetched.

I speak very directly.. that can confuse people into thinking I am serious.. 90% of the stuff I post in this lounge is pure crap.. seriously..

[Dubious-Dutch]

It wasn't; Welt's a chronic pot smoker and as a result, he's paranoid and delusional...

I should blame it in the Ganja as well.