Final Eliminator: Povetkin vs. Chambers > Who wins & Let's Talk!!!

Alright fellas so Eddie just won a clear UD turns out it's a SD :( over Brock. Povetkin TKO'd Byrd in the 11th.

If the this fight so happens to come thru whos your pick and why?

I'd take Chambers in a ud. He's got good defense and counters well, at least against this slow poke Brock. Doesn't waste punches.

Povetkin for me I think, he's got to have some pedigree to beat an ageing Byrd, and I think he'll have more power to trouble Chambers than the other way around. However, if Chambers has a decent chin, he might just take the shots and keep coming.

In fact, can someone point me to the fence so I can plant my flag there. Really, what the heavies need is a really good exciting fight rather than one fighter to win emphatically.

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

Alright fellas so Eddie just won a clear UD turns out it's a SD :( over Brock. Povetkin TKO'd Byrd in the 11th.

If the this fight so happens to come thru whos your pick and why?

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cutmemick: you should make this into a poll....

povetkin by UD for me... chambers will stand in front of him, and povetkin will win a UD by work-rate and chamber's lack of footwork...

it should be a very entertaining fight though and either could win..

I'm leaning towards Povetkin

Povetkin is a better fighter all around imo. Chambers is faster and he has decent skill but he is not a big heavyweight. He is faster than Povetkin, but I think it will be a lot like the Povetkin-Byrd fight except it will go the distance. I like Povetkin by decision.

HArd to pick this one, I have to say Povetkin....He want stop trying or get discourage like Brock did.

If Chambers doesn't throw the jab more than he did against Brock- just throw more punches in general- he'll lose a decision.

Damn, I'm all by my lonesome on this prediction, which probably means I'm wrong again. But I'll stick with Eddie. No sig or cc bets though f#ckers ;D

Man i have no idea who would win this one....chambers style is just so odd for the heavyweight division and when he chooses to be aggresive his speed is too much, his unwillingness to stay aggresive for long periods of time and his lack of power worry me though. I guess i'd pick chambers on second thought.

After watching 7 Povetkin fights I am fully convinced that he will beat Eddie.

It's coming January 26th...Battle of undefeted heavyweights...Two future stars....

Povetkin 14-0 with 11ko's...

Chambers is 30-0 16ko's

Who will prevail...power or speed?

I personally go with the slick Chambers...He is on a roll of good opp...He ended Rossy's undefeated streak..The beat Guinn and Brock....

Everyone else?

Povetkin. UD.

I haven't seen Chambers yet,but even if I had I most probably still would go with Povetkin...
Just the fact that only in his 14th fight he'd already beaten someone like Byrd is very impressive to me...

But this is a Sauerland event so I just hope that there is not any f@cked up decision for Chambers,IF he is
the better man...

I probably should pick Povetkin but I'm gonna go with Chambers, I really like his style, so relaxed.

Gotta be busier though, he controlled Brock but he could have thoroughly dominated him if he had been busier, especially with the jab.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyKickAss

I haven't seen Chambers yet,but even if I had I most probably still would go with Povetkin...
Just the fact that only in his 14th fight he'd already beaten someone like Byrd is very impressive to me...

But this is a Sauerland event so I just hope that there is not any f@cked up decision for Chambers,IF he is
the better man...

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Im in the total opposite boat... I've seen Chambers last few fights but never Povetkin.. So obviously I have no prediction... However, I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in Povetkins win over Byrd.. He was a seasoned vet, but I'm not sure Chris Byrd has anything left, physically or mentally, the rematch loss to Klitschko pretty much ended his career. Totally with Oumafan in picking Chambers based on style though, he's kind of like a James Toney/Chris Byrd light..

Even though Povetkin has half the fights of Chambers, I'd say their competition is about equal. I'd say Povetkin's UD against Larry Donald and KO of Byrd are just as good or better then Chambers UD against Guinn and SD against Brock.

I think Chambers loves to fight those big, slow hw's, but Povetkin might have enough speed to keep it interesting.

Still, since Chambers has not been bothered by the power of opponents who were quite larger then Povetkin is, I still think Chambers will win the UD.

I think this will be a good fight. Two "undersized" heavies going at it that both show better endurance and speed then most in the division. Both always come in the ring with a little padding on them as well, Chambers could be a cruiser with no problem

Interesting...all the replies so far have been in Chamber's favor. I guess if he can make it stinker he has a chance, but I personally favor Povetkin as the better all around fighter. We'll see.

Ever since they came up with this 'tournament', I have said Povetkin would come out on top. No reason to change that now.

Also, do people actually think that Chambers will get the decision in Germany, if the fight is even remotely close?

(I do think Povetkin will win this legit though)

Daxx I've admitted to you before that I no little about each man and my interest in the Heavies is in hibernation at the moment.

However, Povetkin seems to be making waves and has the intent to make something of himself, so not only do I pick him for this fight, I pick him to beat all top guys in the future (excluding Klitschko)

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Originally Posted by LeftHookToTheBody

Interesting...all the replies so far have been in Chamber's favor. I guess if he can make it stinker he has a chance, but I personally favor Povetkin as the better all around fighter. We'll see.

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Interesting picks all around...Kind of seems split at the moment,,,

CC's all around

I haven't seen Povetkin fight yet.I like Chambers simply by him being from Philly and all,but if I held a potato chip in front of him he probably couldn't break it with 3 punches.So I really couldn't tell ya.

I know that Povetkin is the definite favorite and has some nice names on that short resume.

Chambers is kind of a sleeper due to his size. But he's got good skill, good chin, good defense, great composure, will be very game, and is the fastest guy in the hw division. I think Povetkin will be taken by surprise. Taken into account it is fairly scored I still stand by Chambers ud.

This thread has really peaked my interest in the fight! I wasn't thinking about it much before, but now I will definitely tune in.

Yeah come to think of it, this is a big fight.
I like Chambers so i'll go with him. He's got real talent.

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Originally Posted by The Fightfan

I haven't seen Povetkin fight yet.I like Chambers simply by him being from Philly and all,but if I held a potato chip in front of him he probably couldn't break it with 3 punches.So I really couldn't tell ya.

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That much is for sure...Power is one thing Chambers does not have...He is slick though and seems to have a pretty solid jaw...Other then power the real downside on Chambers is his size....I don't think he has ever fought over 220...To my knowledge he has never been down...something big to his credit

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Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer

I know that Povetkin is the definite favorite and has some nice names on that short resume.

Chambers is kind of a sleeper due to his size. But he's got good skill, good chin, good defense, great composure, will be very game, and is the fastest guy in the hw division. I think Povetkin will be taken by surprise. Taken into account it is fairly scored I still stand by Chambers ud.

This thread has really peaked my interest in the fight! I wasn't thinking about it much before, but now I will definitely tune in.

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This fight certainly stirs up things in the division....These guys are part of the next wave in the

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Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer

I know that Povetkin is the definite favorite and has some nice names on that short resume.

Chambers is kind of a sleeper due to his size. But he's got good skill, good chin, good defense, great composure, will be very game, and is the fastest guy in the hw division. I think Povetkin will be taken by surprise. Taken into account it is fairly scored I still stand by Chambers ud.

This thread has really peaked my interest in the fight! I wasn't thinking about it much before, but now I will definitely tune in.

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This fight definatly brings up somne interest...even if no one is a fan of either or has no real interest in either fighter...these are the next wave in the heavyweight division....most of the current crop is on its way out for sure....my guess is the moment Oleg loses his title he will retire...Rahman is on his way out and if he does not leave with in the nest yr he is certainly not of any importance....Same for Briggs...Shannon will go back to fighting bums to pad his record and get a bunch of pointless wins....Ruiz..Tua...all done....

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Originally Posted by The Grinch

Yeah come to think of it, this is a big fight.
I like Chambers so i'll go with him. He's got real talent.

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agreed..

CC's to all

Chambers didn't look half bad against guinn and brock, i think he'll speed tap his way to a decision.

Should be a good close fight but I'll probably give the edge to Povetkin. Chambers has looked good in recent outings but to be fair his competition hasn't been great. Rossey couldn't box for S***, Dominic Guinn was.....well Dominic Guinn and Calvin Brock was fat, slow and out of shape.

Poevtkin is probably bigger and stronger than all three of those and has much more career momentum right now. When you factor in that the fight will take place in Germany, and that Chambers is not a puncher it's going to hard to imagine him getting a win in a close fight.

I'm going for a competitive but clear win for Povetkin probably on points but maybe by late stoppage, Chambers is just a blown up cruiser after all.

One thing I will say though is that this mini tournament has been all but pointless. Of the 4 who took part two already had been killed by Wlad which meant including them in this elimination tourny beggered belief but at least they both got eliminated early.

Whoever wins this month I think we can practically guarantee that they will be KTFO in their very next bout ;D

Chambers is a crafty little fellow no question about that, Eddie chambers does well with guys that 1- 2 it and done., .the problem he will have with Sasha is that Povetkin puts the punches together in 4/5/6 combinations this allows the first few punches to bring down the guard and the remainder to hit the mark. , also Povetkin has very good foot positioning , strong legs. Sasha is always ready to punch. I am really impressed with this Povetkin, The Russian has developed nicely over the years, would make a great champion, he has the right mindset ,skill , and thrill factor. Team Povetkin has done a very good job . I wish him the best !

I would be very surprised if Eddie wins this match. I just see him out hassled, and out punched. waits around for things to happen to him.

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Originally Posted by Lords Gym

Chambers is a crafty little fellow no question about that, Eddie chambers does well with guys that 1- 2 it and done., .the problem he will have with Sasha is that Povetkin puts the punches together in 4/5/6 combinations this allows the first few punches to bring down the guard and the remainder to hit the mark. , also Povetkin has very good foot positioning , strong legs. Sasha is always ready to punch. I am really impressed with this Povetkin, The Russian has developed nicely over the years, would make a great champion, he has the right mindset ,skill , and thrill factor. Team Povetkin has done a very good job . I wish him the best !

I would be very surprised if Eddie wins this match. I just see him out hassled, and out punched. waits around for things to happen to him.

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Sascha is Alexander Dimitrenko ;)

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Chambers is a crafty little fellow no question about that, Eddie chambers does well with guys that 1- 2 it and done., .the problem he will have with Sasha is that Povetkin puts the punches together in 4/5/6 combinations this allows the first few punches to bring down the guard and the remainder to hit the mark. , also Povetkin has very good foot positioning , strong legs. Sasha is always ready to punch. I am really impressed with this Povetkin, The Russian has developed nicely over the years, would make a great champion, he has the right mindset ,skill , and thrill factor. Team Povetkin has done a very good job . I wish him the best !

I would be very surprised if Eddie wins this match. I just see him out hassled, and out punched. waits around for things to happen to him.

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Sascha is Alexander Dimitrenko ;)

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;) his friends call him sasha. whats that about the sucking eggs scrap ?? ;D

cc bilbo no hard feelings. much love !

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Chambers is a crafty little fellow no question about that, Eddie chambers does well with guys that 1- 2 it and done., .the problem he will have with Sasha is that Povetkin puts the punches together in 4/5/6 combinations this allows the first few punches to bring down the guard and the remainder to hit the mark. , also Povetkin has very good foot positioning , strong legs. Sasha is always ready to punch. I am really impressed with this Povetkin, The Russian has developed nicely over the years, would make a great champion, he has the right mindset ,skill , and thrill factor. Team Povetkin has done a very good job . I wish him the best !

I would be very surprised if Eddie wins this match. I just see him out hassled, and out punched. waits around for things to happen to him.

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Sascha is Alexander Dimitrenko ;)

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;) his friends call him sasha. whats that about the sucking eggs scrap ?? ;D

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Ahh you may be right, perhaps in Russia Sasha is short for Alexander like in the UK Bill is short for William :) :)

Regarding the egg suck scrapping thing I have no idea what you are talking about ;D

This is an extremely interesting matchup and between two unbeaten heavyweight prospects for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko's IBF title.

Size - Povetkin
Speed - Chambers
Power - Povetkin
Defense - Chambers
Chin - unknown but Chambers can take a shot
Stamina - push

I think Povetkin has all the tools to dismantle Chambers the way Wlad beat Chris Byrd....using the jab keeping distance and throwing the right cross.

Chambers like Byrd is not a runner but a duck and cover defensive fighter he usually throws in flurries and if he's able to get Povetkin's timing down he COULD end up schooling him by staying in close throwing flurries and tying up.

Povetkin will be able to hurt Chambers but I am not so sure of Eddie hurting Povetkin.

This fight is this weekend, I am very excited about it though I doubt either fighter would have success vs Wladimir Klitschko

Chambers vs Guinn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbKY-hKqKE4

Povetkin vs Byrd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWkpt-0W6ug

You know what Lyle ?? this is the first Heavyweight fight i have been interested in quite some time. Im taking Povetkin by UD.

Chambers struggled against Hawkins and Brock, both who are good but not at Povetkins level. His biggest avantage is experience in the pros but Povetkins been in with some good fighters and has a good amateur background too. I think Povetkin stopk him late.

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You know what Lyle ?? this is the first Heavyweight fight i have been interested in quite some time. Im taking Povetkin by UD.

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I agree I just hope it's a good back and forth fight and not a complete domination by one fighter.

....although I think Povetkin will be well ahead on the cards as it goes the distance

From the limited amount I've seen I'll have to take Povetkin by KO.

I'm taking Povetkin UD, If Chris Byrd can last 11 rounds I'm sure "Fast" can last one more.

I go with Povetkin to win by UD also i would pick him to beat Wlad ;)