Povetkin & Atlas: Change coming?

[El Kabong]

I read that Teddy isn't happy with Povetkin and that he could walk out as trainer of the undefeated Russian. If Teddy does walk: #1 Who does Povetkin hire to replace him #2 Will it hurt or help #3 How big of a setback will this be for Povetkin and for Atlas(assuming Teddy still wants to train)?

[Cressa121]

Povetkin seems to be regressing, his level of competition lately has been pretty poor for a heavyweight contender. Fair enough if Atlas didn't think he was ready for a title fight, but he hasn't been taking on many people that could help prepare him for one. With him talking about fighting in the Olympics as well it makes me think he's losing his hunger as a pro, maybe his motivation is starting to wane? If that's the case I can see why Teddy would get frustrated and maybe walk out, he's a very demanding trainer.

I read his book a few years ago and he said he was beginning to get tired of training fighters for various reasons. I think if he walks out on Povetkin that could be it for him as a trainer, I'm not sure if he has any other fighters coming up? Povetkin's people are talking about going back to his old trainer, so that's they way he'd probably go. Atlas seems to be blaming Sauerland for this, here's an interview he did about the situation:

YouTube - Teddy Atlas nie zostawia suchej nitki na Sauerland Event!

Edit: I'm not sure how to embed the video, but the link's there

[MMASUX]

I think the biggest setback for Povetkin had to be Teddy telling him to back out of the fight wih Klitschko. Telling him he wasn't ready had to shake his confidence. Those chances don't come around often.

[killersheep]

It doesn't really matter who Povetkin takes in as a trainer in the near term. He doesn't have a fan base and passed up a chance at the title. What promoter is going take the risk on him? He's got a much longer road than he planned on to get another title shot.

I think he would do well with Buddy McGirt, because he would actually listen to McGirt.

[Mar]

I don't really know if what teddy did for povetkin was right or wrong yet. One thing we all know is that povetkin would have got his damn ass beat but would it have been worth it or not ? Like or dislike the guy i give props to atlas for constantly saying what's on his mind no matter how drawn out and over explained it is. This whole sport is full of jackers shady people and thievs that's why it cracks me up that only certain people in the sport are hated on for it.

[BoxingGorilla]

It doesn't really matter who Povetkin takes in as a trainer in the near term. He doesn't have a fan base and passed up a chance at the title. What promoter is going take the risk on him? He's got a much longer road than he planned on to get another title shot.

I think he would do well with Buddy McGirt, because he would actually listen to McGirt.

This is why I wouldn't have listened to Atlas and fought Klitschko anyway. Take the money and run.

[No Contest]

It doesn't really matter who Povetkin takes in as a trainer in the near term. He doesn't have a fan base and passed up a chance at the title. What promoter is going take the risk on him? He's got a much longer road than he planned on to get another title shot.

I think he would do well with Buddy McGirt, because he would actually listen to McGirt.

This is why I wouldn't have listened to Atlas and fought Klitschko anyway. Take the money and run.

Well the thing Atlas was bitching about was Sauerland was gonna take most of Povetkins purse, and he wouldnt have been able to "cash in" on fighting Klit. It would have been more of for rep and the title. So if he got destroyed by Klit he would have been tossed into the garbage pile and would have to work up again.

[Rantcatrat]

When Povetkin wants to fight Wlad, he'll be able to. It's not like there are a lot of challengers as good as Povetkin out there that Klitschko hasn't already beat. In fact, I can just name two: Adamek and Haye.

Teddy shouldn't have told the media his opinion, it's bad for the camp if he remains.