Povetkin vs. Chagaev - Helenius vs. Liakhovich fight thread on Epix

[erics44]

the thing is, these are 2 of the top HW fights out there and there is little chance of a KO

the best chance is helenius to KO Liakhovich

but i doubt tit

[Rantcatrat]

the thing is, these are 2 of the top HW fights out there and there is little chance of a KO

the best chance is helenius to KO Liakhovich

but i doubt tit

Povetkin has a punch too.

[erics44]

the thing is, these are 2 of the top HW fights out there and there is little chance of a KO

the best chance is helenius to KO Liakhovich

but i doubt tit

Povetkin has a punch too.

naa not really

i cant see him KOing any of the top men

unless chagaev has completely lost punch resistance i doubt there will be a KO

[erics44]

are the fights on british tv?

[El Kabong]

Povetkin-Chagaev just got a lot closer in my opinion. Teddy Atlas dished out the dirt on the short camp he had Povetkin in. Apparently the same shit is still going down, Povetkin's managers are doing one thing when Teddy wants to do something else. Teddy wanted to start camp in the US, Povetkin never came over, Teddy wanted Povetkin sparring and doing ring work, and he hadn't, and Atlas damn near quit (again....such a Drama Queen) but Povetkin's dedication to him as a trainer kept him in. Teddy has said Povetkin isn't in really good boxing shape so maybe this closes the gap because Chagaev will be around til the bell rings to end the fight, he's NOT getting KO'd that's for sure.

El Kabong, I've read commentary elsewhere where the author looked at this fight as a fight between a good athlete/raw boxer in Povetkin and a better technical boxer/not-as-good athlete in Chagaev. The same author picked Povetkin because of his natural abilities and because Chagaev is aging (struggled with Travis Walker). How do you feel about this?

I see Povetkin taking a UD. He's more fresh, he's got good handspeed, decent pop (enough to keep Ruslan honest). Ruslan likes to work his way in and since his achilles injury he's less effective. Ruslan is a plodder, but he's tough and if he lands flush he could win by KO as I still have doubts about Povetkin's chin. It should be a fun fight to watch.

As for the other fight, Helenius SHOULD blast out Liakhovich mid to late, but Sergei has a heart and a decent chin. I just don't know if he has the fire or the stamina to keep up with Robert. Helenius is getting more coverage now, I wouldn't say he's overrated but I also don't think he's ready to challenge for the titles yet. I hope Helenius is the real deal so once Wlad stops him he gets some credit.

[Hulk]

I wish I could say I was excited for this....but I'm not.

But, its boxing so I'll watch it.

[CFH]

What time does the card start?

[superheavyrhun]

Some of the undercard results have popped up on fightnews already, so it can't be that long until the main events start showing up. Germany usually does start the big fight around 10pm their time I think.

[Rantcatrat]

Anyone have a link? I already used my free epix opportunity.

[roberto duran legend]

Helinius is still a baby at heavyweight , he is a good prospect , but still has loads to learn , talk of fights with the Klit brothers is way way to premature, he has not yet been in a real tough show your balls fight , but i like what i have seen so far , good luck to the guy . Does anyone know if these fights are on UK tv , thanks .

[Mars_ax]

Povetkin vs. Chagaev just starting, i'm getting a feed here:

EpixHD - Povetkin vs. Chagaev

[CFH]

I just got back in. How have the fight(s) been so far?

[CFH]

Pavetkin looks gassed.

[Mars_ax]

I hope Chagaev knocks Povetkin out.

[CFH]

Neither guy would be a threat to David Haye, let alone Wladimir Klitschko.