I thinks its an even figt but Povetkin will struggle with Wilders height. Wilder im just assuming will box a bit more carefully behind his jab than he has been but then Povetkin isnt Stiverne thats going to be happy just plodding after him either.
Theres a photo of the Furys with Povetkin at the fight stood between Hughie and Tyson and he looks quite small.
https://twitter.com/tyson_fury/statu...14953461325824
Last edited by ross; 01-31-2016 at 02:41 AM.
Yeah Povetkin's listed at 6-2, which is quite "shrimpy" next to behemoths Wilder (6-7) and Fury (6-9). If Wilder worked feverishly on his boxing skills and using his jab like you alluded to, he very well might keep Povetkin honest enough to go into the late rounds and win either by late KO or decision. But I think Wilder's spectacular KO victories against lesser opponents have not given him the incentive to think he may have to hone his skills. Dangerous against someone like Povetkin.
Oh yeah deffinitly Povetkin should be Wilders hardest opponent and probably would beat him if he fights like he has been but I dont think he will. I think he will fight very cautious and move. The question is, is he good enough to do that for 12 rounds without getting caught because even against Stiverne his defence just consisted of shutting up shop with his gloves up. He doesnt have much in the way of defensive skill as in head or upper body movement.
It would deffinitely be an interesting fight if they ever actually both decide to go ahead.
Wilder is officially the biggest pussy heavyweight champion of the world.
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
Vitali should cash in his emeritus status and take on povetkin for the wbc belt if wilder dumps, the mayor of kiev vs russia would be great fun at this point of the ukraine russia disagreement :S
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