Comments Thread For: Hearn is Concerned: Povetkin is Dangerous Fight For Joshua

[kafkod]

You have to doubt he is telling the truth given the DAZN plan. He can't both launch DAZN with AJ and have the AJ/Wilder fight in Oct given it will be a US PPV. Take out the DAZN plan and then maybe its believable.

The other reason you'd have to doubt it is Hearn saying he wants the fight in Wembley. If you can show me how Wembley in Oct is viable, cool.

You never judged GGG's willingness to want the fight on signing a deal like that so it is completely unfair to judge wilder that way.

I've said several times .. I wouldn't expect Wilder to sign a contract now for a fight next year, with interim fights in between.

[sportbuddha]

In terms of boxing and pure boxing alone then yes, Povetkin is dangerous. But in reality, Povetkin is old, short, and is looking his age lately in his last couple of fights. AJ is taller, bigger, younger and he should demolish this small heavyweight that can't knockout cruiserweights.

He’s a mandatory and a valid one is all I’m saying. Is he the same juiced version we’ve seen? I agree he’s not, but then of course that’s the sell from Hearn and co, that’s their job.

But, 3 titles on the line does a lot to motivate a man, I expect Pov to bring whatever he has got and we know he’s skilled and age won’t have removed that power shot he possesses.

If there was no drama about Wilder going on this would be a fair match up, I’ll be watching.

[Nomar]

Povetkin was dangerous 5-7 years ago. He's now just another old dude fighter from eastern Europe.

[Oshio]

Joshua will blast Povetkin in 5 in a brutal KO

[Redgloveman]

I can see Povetkin sparking Joshua out, or possibly another Joshua v Parker boring safety-first approach from AJ. I don't think Joshua will come forward and knock Povetkin out

[rickJen]

I do hope Povetkin wins.
You think Mr Alexander is easier to deal with as A side for Mr Deontay?
Fight will be in Russia, first of all.
Let's see who Wilder would make even $3 million with for his next fight.

[JWHardin]

Povetkin vs AJ will probably look a lot like Povetkin vs Wlad, only since AJ's jab isn't as good, he will need a ref to help out more to keep Povetkin outside. Povetkin can't fight at all on the outside, and needs to duck in close to land his hooks and overhands.

All Wlad did was tie him up every time he came in. Povetkin actually initiated most of the hugging due to his style. If he does get in, he can be dangerous, and in this fight has nothing to lose.

Being taller, look for AJ to again hold and hit illegally like he did in the Parker fight, and for the ref to break them everytime Povetkin gets close.