Comments Thread For: Maske Blames Atlas For Povetkin's Flaws With Huck

Atlas was exposed.

Considering he's repeatedly looked like dog**** and (I hate to use the term as it's never usually true, but in this case it is) ducked a meaningful fight, then I think he was already exposed.

Certainly I didn't watch last night's bout thinking "wow.... Povetski looks like dog ****. Who knew?"

[The Hammer]

The quality of Povetkin's opponents really slipped while Atlas was around so he didn't have to be all that good.

Yes. Older men, shot fighters and clubfighters.

I think the selfish Teddy was afraid of Povetkin losing to the prime Huck and that's why he backed away.

However, after working with the capable Zimin for the next few months, I think Povetkin will look better in his next fight.

Atlas definitely screwed Povetkin up. He tried to turn him into something he wasn't and as a result ruined Povetkin's unspectacular but solid style. But poor conditioning has to rest on Povetkin himself. That played a large part in his struggles last night.

Correct.

[nomadman]

those two frauds of german boxing povetkin and huck have no business fighting for the heavyweight world title . would've been good club fight somewhere in arizona .

They weren't fighting for the heavyweight title. They were fighting for the WBA regular belt, ie a piece of used toilet paper with sparkles on it.

[nomadman]

Considering he's repeatedly looked like dog**** and (I hate to use the term as it's never usually true, but in this case it is) ducked a meaningful fight, then I think he was already exposed.

Certainly I didn't watch last night's bout thinking "wow.... Povetski looks like dog ****. Who knew?"

I wonder when Tyson Fury will be "exposed"?

[TheGreatA]

I don't agree with Maske's assessment. Atlas made Povetkin pay attention to defense in my opinion. However he hasn't and never will have a solid defense because he simply doesn't have the instincts for it. His timing for avoiding punches is all wrong and the awful technique of ducking below the waist for slipping punches that haven't yet been thrown doesn't help.

Povetkin's strength is that he is a game fighter and this is emphasized when he turns up to a fight in shape. This time he was not in shape. If Povetkin wishes to improve, he should pay more attention to his conditioning while focusing on offensive skills.

I'm afraid he will never have anything resembling an adequate defense.

[Corelone]

When a man is serious, he sacrifices himself. To blame your trainer when you didn't run far enough, didn't skip the sweets, didn't do all that was required, that's just making excuses. Povetkin has a mirror, he saw what everybody else saw before the fight. Maske needs to quit moaning, he sounds like he's a PR man for Russian trainers. They didn't help him against Virgil hill. A trainer can take you to the water, but he can't drink it for you.

[Ravens Fan]

I wonder when Tyson Fury will be "exposed"?

As long as he keeps fighting the Martin Rogan type fighters of the world he never will be.

[The Hammer]

They didn't help him against Virgil hill.

Maske beat Virgil Hill in the rematch.

[Corelone]

[QUOTE=Freedom.;11826824]Maske beat Virgil Hill in the rematch.

Did he blame and fire his trainer after the loss, or did he knuckle down and train like he was supposed to for the rematch?

[TaurusJ27]

I can't wait for the next espn friday night fights to hear Atlas's comments about this fight and if he 'll say anything about this excuse.