Alexander Povetkin vs Robert Helenius

**ny123** · 08-27-2011, 09:51 PM

This is the fight I want to see. The winner can fight either Klit brother or Haye if he decides to continue.

**Evil Abed** · 08-28-2011, 12:17 AM

.................bump

**tyger** · 08-28-2011, 12:56 AM

I think Helenius but hard to tell from tonight. Neither winner was impressive. You probably have to be a heavyweight fanatic to have enjoyed either performance.

I may be critical but sadly these might be the best the heavyweight division has to offer now.(besides the brothers)

**Khmelnytsky** · 08-28-2011, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by tyger

I think Helenius but hard to tell from tonight. Neither winner was impressive. You probably have to be a heavyweight fanatic to have enjoyed either performance.

I may be critical but sadly these might be the best the heavyweight division has to offer now.(besides the brothers)

Helenius showed that he still needs to improve but anyone who didn't think that fight was exciting needs to find a new sport to watch.

**Evil Abed** · 08-28-2011, 12:51 PM

Even fight so far.

**onechance87** · 08-28-2011, 01:26 PM

i got the white dude,The other dude dont impress me.

**GoogleMe** · 08-28-2011, 01:42 PM

THey're both white..

**nomadman** · 08-28-2011, 02:05 PM

Off last night's performances I'd have to say Hellboy takes this by laterounds knockout. But it's by no means a sure thing. Povetkin showed some very sharp counterpunching and combinations, and if he starts to have his way with a passive Helenius in the early rounds, he could build up a substantial points lead then gut it out down the stretch for a decision win.

It's an interesting fight. Both guys have flaws and weaknesses which the other can exploit. Helenius's is his passivity and lack of aim in the early rounds. He just sort of wanders around and tries to react to whatever the opponent is doing. His jab, snappy at times, too often reverts to a weak pawing that seems to have no purpose other than that it's something to do. He lets fighters close the distance too easily, and does very little once they're there, just raises his guard and lets them **** away. That's magic to a guy like Povetkin, who relies on infighting to land his best shots. On the other hand, he's a phenomenal finisher, and packs dynamite in his fists coupled with a sneaky speed and variety of shots that none of his recent opponents have been able to stand up to.

Povetkin's flaws, aside from his lack of experience from fighting a string of terrible Z-grade opponents prior to Chags, are his hittability, his lack of power, and his reliance of fighting in close without the other fighter tying him up. This all spells distaster against Wlad of course, but against Helenius he could exploit the other's nonchalance in dealing with fighters like Povs by ****ing hard combinations to the body and head with those short compact hooks and uppercuts. We've seen though that he can be hurt, and Chags isn't anywhere near the puncher or the vicious finisher Hellboy is. Povetkin's never been hard to hit with the right, and Helenius's right is one of the hardest in boxing right now.

Good matchup. Won't happen though. Too much for Povetkin to lose.

**uoykcuf** · 08-28-2011, 04:43 PM

The hype for Helenius is sickening, Povetkin would murder him and win probably all 12 rounds. He beats up good past their best boxers, now he is the best thing since slice bread. Did you guys know Sam Peter was outboxing Helenius before Helenius KO'd him? Some even think Liakhovich was outboxing him aswell.

Alexander Povetkin vs Robert Helenius