No if the ref goes by the book and does something about the holding Povetkins chances increase significantly. I could even see a DQ because Wlad doesn't know how to defend any other way.
Clinching is part of the game, yes Wladimir uses it, but usually not excessively. Naturally, bigger fighters will tie up the smaller man during infight. Nothing new.
Wladimir uses his jab and movement a lot, that's why opponents rarely get to him these days.
Clinching is part of the game, yes Wladimir uses it, but usually not excessively. Naturally, bigger fighters will tie up the smaller man during infight. Nothing new.
Wladimir uses his jab and movement a lot, that's why opponents rarely get to him these days.
Lol part of the game.
Part of the game like rabbit punching or low blows?
Yes he would. He did have a couple of fights where he rabbit punched. He also was deducted points. Wlad on the other hand have 15+ fights with excessive holding, getting 1 or 2 points deducted.
Yes he would. He did have a couple of fights where he rabbit punched. He also was deducted points. Wlad on the other hand have 15+ fights with excessive holding, getting 1 or 2 points deducted.
Slight exaggeration I think; but, if he can do it, and get away with it, why not? Lennox had a reputation for clinching, too.
Slight exaggeration I think; but, if he can do it, and get away with it, why not? Lennox had a reputation for clinching, too.
Because if you're a true champion, weighing 20 pounds more and being 3 inches taller than most of your opponents, do you really need illegal tactics to win?
Lennox did clinch. But Wlad took it to a new level.
It's not 'technically' against the rules. It's blatantly against the rules.
Excessive holding leads to point deductions. 20 initiated clinches/holdings = 1 point deducted.
Wasn't Wlad deducted a point in the Haye fight for holding? It's not like the refs just ignore, not even in Deutschland, second home of the Klitschko's.
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