Comments Thread For: Povetkin's Coach: We Are Not Overlooking Stiverne, He's Tough

[PunchyPotorff]

I agree. And to me that's already an ATG level win. If Stiverne beats povetkin then Wilders win over him is up there with ali over Foreman imo

Ali/Forman eh? Friend, if you really think Wilder is in the same league as Ali, I have some autographed Jimi Hendrix CDs I'll sell you... Cheap.

[PunchyPotorff]

This would be a great fight, and an excellent barometer of where these 2 are at currently. Getting older, a lot of inactivity lately, interesting style matchup... a classic fight if it comes off.

[watchayouhead]

I got to tell you, Stiverne impressed me against Wilder because he had a medical issue going in and had some trouble letting his hands fly, but man can he take a shot.

Povetkin and Stiverne could end up being the same kind of fight like Foreman vs Lyle.
Probably my favorite all time heavyweight fight. [ with all due respect to Holmes / Norton and Holyfield / Bowe].

I'm taking Stiverne in this one, Povetkin is gonna be right there in front of him.

[inidouh]

You better not over look him because if you do, it could very well be lights out. My money's on Stiverne in a good competitive fight.

[jas]

Is there testing for this fight?

[bwilson]

Is there testing for this fight?

I was wondering that.

[joe strong]

I wish I can get a copy of the Stiverne/Rossy fight. I have yet to see it. Rossy is a solid gatekeeper who gives all his opponents rounds & a tough night's work but he put Stiverne on the floor which I never thought I would see. That fight could give me a better indication where he is at. Stiverne is so inactive it's hard to tell how much he has left. He took a serious beating from Wilder & that can take years off a guy's career. I think Povetkin will win this fight but Stiverne can punch so anything can happen.

[Blackclouds]

Stiverne getting knocked down by Rossy is out there if you know where to look. This is a tough fight though for Povetkin but will probably get the benefit of the doubt on the scores.