The opponents I would think Povetkin is ready for and that he should fight to prepare himself for a title shot are: Ruslan Chagaev, Alexander Dimitrenko, Dennis Boytsov, Oleh Platov, Sam Peter, Cris Arreola, Travis Walker, hell I wouldn't mind seeing him fight Dominick Guinn whom has never been KO'd so you figure at least he'll get some rounds in.

As disappointing as the heavyweight division has been for most people, Povetkin stands out to me as the most disappointing fighter in this division.