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by Cliff Rold - Over a spirited twelve rounds, 31-year old 2004 Olympic Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO), of Chekhov, Russia, showed a solid beard and the ability to will through early adversity, controlling the second half of the contest for what was arguably a career best unanimous decision victory over 32-year old former WBA heavyweight titlist Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KO) of Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday night at the Messehalle in Erfurt, Germany.
The entertaining contest was notable for the level of technical acumen on display, both men showing off the skills acquired both as professionals and through laudable amateur careers. Along with his Olympic accolades, Povetkin was also an Amateur World Champion in 2003. Chagaev, representing Uzbekistan, failed to medal as an Olympian in 1996 and 2000, but captured Amateur World Championships in both 1997 and 2001.
Povetkin came into the contest at a career high 232 ½ lbs., Chagaev matching him to the ounce on the scale. The referee was Hubert Earle. [Click Here To Read More]
The entertaining contest was notable for the level of technical acumen on display, both men showing off the skills acquired both as professionals and through laudable amateur careers. Along with his Olympic accolades, Povetkin was also an Amateur World Champion in 2003. Chagaev, representing Uzbekistan, failed to medal as an Olympian in 1996 and 2000, but captured Amateur World Championships in both 1997 and 2001.
Povetkin came into the contest at a career high 232 ½ lbs., Chagaev matching him to the ounce on the scale. The referee was Hubert Earle. [Click Here To Read More]
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