Trouble in Povetkin camp(Atlas might be gone soon)

[Bastian Loc]

That's 15% is actually not a lot of money to Teddy, who as an only son inherited $ millions from his wealthy father.

He was uncomfortable about being in the corner of a fighter being dominated by Wladimir Klitschko, who he despises and has been bashing since Wlad first fight on ESPN back in 1998.

Is there video of Wladdy on espn?

[nomadman]

Teddy seems genuinely upset about being removed from Povetkin's camp. I respect what he's saying about Sacha's fight with Klitschko.

It sounds like he was really trying to look out for the kid.

Looking out for someone is commendable, but when you're a top professional boxer you have to take risks and put yourself in potential harm's way if you want to make money. It's inherent in the job. Povetkin's last string of opponents (laughably named "tune-ups") was abysmal, and in no way benefited Povetkin either from a monetary point of view or a developmental point of view. As I said, there's nothing bad about looking out for a fighter's best interests, but when it comes down to it a trainer's primary job isn't to be a fighter's mother, it's to train him to become better so as to take on and beat better opponents for better money. Atlas has failed to do that, and Povetkin should be glad to see the back of him.

[Tuavale]

Love Teddy's unfiltered and honest musings. He speaks from his heart and experiences. Can't fault that. But for some reason, Povetkin has not flourished under Atlas so perhaps a better fit is being sought out. But some of the things Atlas said about the business end do make sense. On another note,, and perhaps unconsciously, if Atlas's heart really isn't into training fighters anymore, as he said, it simply won't work and the results will reflect the same.

[The Hammer]

Is there video of Wladdy on espn?

I think I posted it in our videos section.

It's the fight with Phil Jackson in 1998.

[have_not]

When I first heard Atlas would be training Povetkin, I thought:

1) Atlas will ruin Povetkin, he despises good white boxers

2) It will end on bad terms after a year or so, the same way it always does, as it ended with Grant, Briggs, LaLonde, etc.

Atlas is a nutcase. He actually went with a gun to Donny LaLonde's apartment with intentions of murdering him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_Atlas

Yeah wish teddy could just go away.. He such an a..hole.. Always talking **** about european boxers. he always bet on the american fighter and when he gets it wrong he gives no respect to the winner.. only saying he was lucky this and that. And the american fighter did a mistake thats always the reason they loose never the oppenents. I would love to meet him..

[Mikhnienko]

Hope this happens, Povetkins skill set and opposition has progressively got worse since he's been with Altas.

[BostonGuy]

So what is the official status of Atlas-Povetkin? Is Atlas out yet, or not?...