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Here are some approximative translations ( lack of time) :Originally posted by Dr.Eisenfaust View Post
Henry Maske : I would really enjoy watching a fight where Wladimir would get challenged for a long time. But I am very skeptical, I rather think that Wladimir will end the fight before the final bell considering the fact that he is superior in terms of athleticism. Povetkin was a very successful and intelligent Amateur, I put a lot of hope on him. But he couldn't confirm his level at the pro levee yet. On the contrary, it really disappoints me that Povetkin doesn't care about his shape, that's disrespectful towards the sport and the fans. Povetkin may prepare for this fight as hard as possible, I don't think he can change his situation in one fight.
Axel Schulz : Povetkin was in a bad shape during his last fights. It seems that after his success, he had a bad routine afterwards. The frequent trainers changement didn't do him good. He took some big shots from Huck, but what will happen when Wladimir will land his right hand? If nothing serious happens, Wladimir should win this fight.
Luan Krasniqi : Even an Alexander Povetkinn hasn't got the tools to beat a Wladimir. I can't imagine that at the best case ( Povetkin is responsible for that situation). Wladimir will try to keep the distance. Considering the fact that his power will diminish in the later rounds, I am betting on a knockout ( for WK).
Marco Huck : The Klitschkos have been dominating the division for years. Especially Wladimir Klitschko fights at a very high technical level and knows how to hide his weaknesses. He wasn't challenged during his last fights because his opponents didn't show heart. Povetkin will show up at his best shape on october the 5th and can be dangerous for Klitschko. As I already fought with Povetkin, I know he has the tools to beat Klitschko.
Dereck Chisora : It will be a good fight. i think that Wladimir has too much class and experience for his opponent.Whe should take a look at their records and who they fought. Klitschko is a level above. I can't see the fight getting past the 6th round.
Ruslan Chagaev : Wladimir's jab is like a missile, his right hand like a torpedo. With only a good technique you stand no chance against him. Povetkin has got a good amateur background and shows some heart. Povetkin stands a small chance if he fights at short distance and keeps marching on, no matter what happens. But if Wladimir is at 100%, Povetkin will have to be at 300% to have a chance. I don't want to give a prediction but I think the fight will end before the final bell.
Arthur Abraham : It's difficult to predict a fight between two former Olympic and World champions. Their respective form will show who the better of the two is. Povetkin is an all-round fighter, which was not the case of Wladimir's recent opponents. The question is if Wladimir can impose his physical dominance during the fight. If it's not the case, I see Povetkin as being the favorite.
Fritz Sdunek ( Vitali's trainer) : The fight has a high worth ( couldn't find any better translation). From what I've heard, both are very well prepared. Povetkin, who is under huge pressure, will begin the fight at a very high pace but Wladimir will control him with his jab. If he finds the right measure to land his right hand, he will knock out Povetkin. It could be around the 8th round.
Ulli Wegner : This fight will be almost determined at the mental level. I am more than sure that both will enter the ring in a tip top shape. Stylistically , Povetkin will give to the younger Klitschko some troubles. Furthermore, he has the public rooting for him. With the right game plan, Povetkin might win on points.
Tobias Drews ( RTL expert and commentator) : I am excepting a high-paced fight from Povetkin and that could put him in front of the scorecards after the first 6 rounds. But at the middle of the fight Klitschko will increasingly land his right hand and will put the Challenger in trouble. At the end Klitschko will win via TKO in the 10th-11th round.
Jack Culcay : To me, Klitschko is in his current form nearly unbeatable. If Povetkin comes out in a good shape he might go through the distance. But the winner at the end will be Wladimir Klitschko.
Robert Helenius : I think that Povetkin, with the right adjustments and the right strategy, can win beat klitschko. He is fast and knows how to put pressure. In case Povetkin shows his strengths, he might win before the final bell.
Kubrat Pulev : Two different styles are facing each other in this fight. Klitschko controls the distance nearly at perfection. Povetkin seeks to fight short and is, to me, the more mobile fighter.Of course Klitschko is the favorite but he never had to defend his title against a fighter such as Povetkin. In case Klitschko keeps the distance, Povetkin will get tired and Klitschko will win before the final bell. But if Povetkin uses his speed right and doesn't let Klitschko lay down on him, he has some real chances."
I apologize for the quick translation, but the main ideas are there. i totally agree with the fact that Povetkin's style will give Wladimir some troubles ( contrary to Vitali who would brutally smash Povetkin).
let the fight go on!Comment
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Does anyone know what time the first fight starts? (any time zone, I'll just figure it out myself)Comment
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Who wins Klitshcko-Povetkin? Ask the experts
Mike Coppinger, ******.com/USA Today
Wladimir Klitschko Late TKO Alexander Povetkin: On paper, Alexander Povetkin is the best heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko has faced since David Haye in 2011. But in reality, like Haye, Povetkin will pose little challenge to THE RING's heavyweight champ.
Povetkin is known to enter fights in poor condition, and if he didn't train hard for this contest, he'll be in serious trouble. Povetkin will give Klitschko some problems early with his jab and boxing ability.
But it won't be long until Wlad is dialing in with power shots set up by his superior jab. Klitschko will likely wear Povetkin down and score the stoppage late in the battle of Olympic gold medalists.
Record: 8-5 [Last pick: Arreola KO 5 Mitchell]
Norm Frauenheim, THE RING magazine, www.15rounds.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 10 Alexander Povetkin: Only the location is reason to think Wladimir Klitschko's heavyweight reign might be in jeopardy. But let's assume that the Russian version of C.J. Ross isn’t a judge.
I know, I know. Given the recent run of controversial scorecards, that's a foolish assumption. That said, it’s fair to assume that Klitschko knows he's in Moscow against Russian challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Klitschko hasn't gone unbeaten for nine years because he's stupid. He knows not to let this one go to the cards. Klitschko's jab, precise and punishing, will do its work.
Povetkin is tough, but Povetkin's not quick enough to elude the jab that will break him down and leave him open to a right hand that will end it before the judges can get in the way of another Klitschko victory.
Record: 17-7 [Chavez Jr. TKO 9 Vera]
Jeffrey Freeman, www.KODigest.TV
Wladimir Klitschko TKO4 Alexander Povetkin: Alexander Povetkin is too small and too inexperienced at the elite world championship level to deal with the problems that Wladimir Klitschko brings to bear on challengers of his world heavyweight title.
If, as some claim, Povetkin tried to avoid this fight, he didn't try hard enough, and what he can't avoid now is the beating he'll take. The giant-sized Klitschko brings a hammer and sickle to Moscow for his first-ever fight in the Russian capital.
Povetkin brings a reputation for holding a bogus belt and for struggling with a blown up cruiserweight. Wlad will have no problem impaling the stationary Povetkin early and often with the best jab in boxing.
When a glancing right hand stuns Povetkin in the fourth round, Dr. Steelhammer will pound his wobbly opponent and score a knockdown. Badly hurt, Povetkin will stumble to his feet, unfit to continue, and the fight will be stopped.
Record: 13-8 [Chavez Jr. TKO 8 Vera]
Tom Gray, ******.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 10 Alexander Povetkin: The competitive part of this fight has already happened, and that was the Povetkin team out-bidding Klitschko during the purse bids.
The Russian challenger -- that’s what he is -- has a lot going for him; brilliant amateur credentials, an undefeated record, solid opposition, and an impressive skill set.
But there is the habitual downside. The man has never faced an opponent of Klitschko's quality who also happens to possess significant advantages in weight, height and reach.
Normal service resumes here, and the champion cautiously bashes up Povetkin until he is so exhausted that he cannot defend himself.
Record: 8-5 [Chavez Jr. TKO 6 Vera]
Lee Groves, ******.com
Wladimir Klitschko UD 12 Alexander Povetkin: Though they are of completely different body types, Wladimir Klitschko and Floyd Mayweather Jr. share one crucial trait: No matter how dominant they are over their competition, they never, ever let complacency set in.
Both of them work with 100 percent fervor, whether they are fighting an extreme underdog or someone who is perceived to be a mortal threat. Therefore, I believe that the 37-year-old Klitschko will be at the top of his game in terms of conditioning and execution.
That will seal Alexander Povetkin's doom. Povetkin hasn't yet faced the extreme experience and superlative technique "Dr. Steelhammer" brings and though he'll try his best it won't be nearly enough. Klitschko by lopsided decision.
Record: 14-7 [Chavez Jr. UD 10 Vera]
Andreas Hale, KnockoutNation.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 7 Alexander Povetkin: This isn't fair nor fun anymore. Wladimir Klitschko will waltz into this fight with a distinct height advantage (four inches) and reach (six inches) over Alexander Povetkin.
Not to mention that Povetkin hasn't seen anything like Klitschko, nor does he have the game-changing power to put the younger of the Klitschko brothers off his game. Not like it matters though.
The formula will be the same as it always has been for Klitschko, as he will put Povetkin on the end of his telephone pole jab and anchor it with the right hand once he finds his range.
Unless Povetkin is allowed to bring the hammer of Thor with him into the ring, I don't expect this to be very competitive at all. It's really a matter of whether Klitschko wants to go home early or not.
Record: 2-0 [Chavez Jr. TKO 6 Vera]
Keith Idec, The Record/BoxingScene.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 8 Alexander Povetkin: The unbeaten Alexander Povetkin avoided this fight for a long time. Wladimir Klitschko will remind us Saturday why Povetkin wanted no part of him by producing a dominant performance in Moscow. Klitschko is simply too big, too strong, too skilled and too disciplined defensively to lose this fight.
Record: 13-4 [Chavez Jr. TKO 8 Vera]
Ryan Maquinana, CSNBAYAREA/BoxingScene.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 10 Alexander Povetkin: Wladimir Klitschko is traveling to Alexander Povetkin's home turf in Moscow, and given the downright scandalous scorecards we've seen lately, no one is impervious to the judges.
However, I think their pencils will be rendered useless this weekend. Yes, we could see an energized, motivated Povetkin pump his jab and use his speed to give Klitschko some early trouble in front of a partisan crowd.
However, I like the reigning champ to figure Povetkin out by the middle rounds, blunt his offense and ability to string together combinations, and land his own power jab and right cross with increasing effectiveness toward a late stoppage.
Record: 11-7 [Chavez Jr. W 10 Vera]Comment
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Rich Marotta, KFI Radio, Los Angeles
Wladimir Klitschko KO 6 Alexander Povetkin: Usually before each of these fights, I try to visualize a pathway to victory for each of the combatants. Try as I might, I cannot visualize a scenario that leads to victory for Alexander Povetkin. I believe he is out-gunned in every conceivable category by Klitschko.
Unlike most of his previous fights, Povetkin will not be in there against a guy who is washed up, or fat, or a blown-up cruiserweight, or loser of 15 fights. Povetkin was given a gift against Marco Huck, and was gasping for breath the last four rounds of that fight.
He then fought Hasim Rahman, who was about 75 years old, and then knocked out whoever that last nobody was.
In Klitschko, he will meet an ultimate professional who is bigger, in his prime and always in shape.
I don't see any weapon Povetkin has to threaten Klitschko unless he lands a wild one in an exchange. Klitschko domiantes, breaks down Povetkin and knocks him out.
Record: 15-7 [Chavez Jr. TKO 10 Vera]
Jack Obermayer, Fight Fax Inc.
Wladimir Klitschko W 12 Alexander Povetkin: This should be easy enough, right? Alexander Povetkin the best of a sorry lot.
Even if it's the "other" Wladimir Klitschko, this will be a by-the-number routine affair, with the K-Boy in command behind the jab. I see little excitement-- lots of wrestling, etc.
Record: 11-9 [Chavez Jr. W 10 Vera]
John J. Raspanti, Doghouseboxing.com/KO Monthly Magazine/examiner.com
Wladimir Klitschko TKO 10 Alexander Povetkin: I can't see this fight going the distance. Wladimir Klitschko will enter the ring with his usual advantages in height and reach.
He's also the more powerful boxer. Alexander Povetkin is tough and durable, but limited. His cause wasn't helped by his struggles with Marco Huck last year.
Klitschko will methodically work his jab and heavy right hand. He’ll break the Russian challenger down and stop him.
Record: 5-3 [Chavez Jr. W 10 Vera]
Matt Richardson, *********.com
Wladimir Klitschko KO Alexander Povetkin: How can you not like Wladimir Klitschko in this fight? Yes, Alexander Povetkin has the proverbial "punchers chance" -- who doesn't against Wladimir's notoriously bad chin?
But there's a reason Teddy Atlas kept Povetkin away from Klitschko for so long. That's because he wasn't ready then, and he's not ready now.
Povetkin is too slow, too fat and too hittable for me to think he can do much more than maybe win a round or two en route to a comprehensive beat down. Let's say the champ keeps his belt by late KO in another dominant, but ultimately dull, victory.
Record: 16-7 [Chavez Jr. TKO Vera]
Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com
Wladimir Klitschko KO Alexander Povetkin: Three things really stand out in this fight: 1) Referee Luis Pabon can sometimes forget that no one paid to see him and can be way over officious; 2) the fight is on Alexander Pvetkin's turf in Moscow; and, 3) the styles of the fighters could mesh quite well.
Assuming neither 1 or 2 is any sort of factor, Povetkin's underrated hand and foot speed and combination punchers, could make for some entertaining rounds. In the end, the challenger lacks the firepower to keep the champion down, and will fall to the big power of Wlad.
Record: 15-8 [Chavez Jr. KO Vera]
Michael Rosenthal, THE RING Magazine
Wladimir Klitschko KO 9 Alexander Povetkin: Alexander Povetkin could barely get past cruiserweight Marco Huck last year. How is he supposed to beat Wladimir Klitschko?
Record: 12-6 [Chave Jr. KO 9 Vera]
Joseph Santoliquito/THE RING Magazine/******.com/CBS Sports
Wladimir Klitschko KO 10 Alexander Povetkin: I think Wladimir Klitschko is as close to unbeatable as it gets. I don't see Alexander Povetkin giving him any problems either.
Klitschko will continue what he does well, and that's pound away with his jab and open up late when he feels comfortable.
Record: 20-4 [Chavez Jr. W 10 Vera]
John Scully, former trainer of RING and WBC lightheavyweight champion Chad Dawson
Wladimir Klitschko W 12 Alexander Povetkin: I believe this fight won't be much different than any other Wladimir Klitschko fight from the past five or six years.
Klitschkko will be too strong, too long, too disciplined for Alexander Povetkin to deal with in almost any way. I think it will end up as just another one sided win for the Klitschko brother.
Record: 15-5 [Chavez Jr. W 10 Vera]
Rob Soucy, **********.com
Wladimir Klitschko UD 12 Alexander Povetkin: This is an interesting fight because Alexander Povetkin is undefeated, has some power, and the fight is on his home turf.
The Wladimir Klitschko that we have seen the last four years or so shouldn't have much of a problem beating Povetkin.
However, if he shows any signs of slowing down, an upset could happen in Moscow. I think Klitschko is going to try to win this fight behind his jab and an occasional right hand.
Povetkin just doesn't have enough big fight experience at this point to pose a serious threat, unless Wlad's skills have diminished overnight. I look for Povetkin to have a few moments, but Klitschko will win this fight fairly easily.
Record: 8-4 [Chavez Jr. TKO 9 Vera]
Bob Velin, USA Today
Wladimir Klitschko TKO over Alexander Povetkin: Wladimir Klitschko will use his four-inch height and six-inch reach advantage to do what he does best – use that heavy jab to keep Alexander Povetkin at bay, and set up his power shots.
Povetkin has some power, and Klitschko's chin has always been a little suspect. But Wlad will not let the undefeated Povetkin get inside and will pick him apart the entire fight. I see Klitschko winning by ninth or 10th-round TKO.
Record: 12-5 [Garcia SD 12 Matthysse]
By a shutout, 18-0, the experts select Wladimir to dominate his RING, IBF WBA and WBO heavyweight championship defense against Alexander Povetkin.Comment
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The biggest fight for the rest of 2013 hands down ! I am hoping for Povetkin to win via K.O !Comment
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I'm a fan of both, but Alexander will need a steel beard if his going to have a chance.Comment
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I'll take Wlad by way of 7th round TKO.Comment
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The appointment of Pabon as referee has taken away any vestige of hope that I had of this fight being remotely competitive.Comment
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I guess Robert been drinking way too much finnish vodka lately
Robert Helenius : I think that Povetkin, with the right adjustments and the right strategy, can win beat klitschko. He is fast and knows how to put pressure. In case Povetkin shows his strengths, he might win before the final bell.Comment
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