Alexander Povetkin Boxing Document
Boswell was on a 14-struggle win streak since his sole defeat to former 4-time world title challenger Jameel McCline. The struggle was originally supplied to former WBC champion Hasim Rahman, who requested for more money than Sauerland Event’s could offer. Povetkin’s team then spoke to the WBA about attainable opponents. Most of the ranked fighters weren’t keen to travel to battle Povetkin, where as some contenders were not obtainable. French heavyweight Jean Marc Mormeck turned down the chance to struggle Povetkin as a result of he was being lined up to challenge then-unified world champion Wladimir Klitschko.
- At the time of stoppage, the three judges scorecards were fifty eight–fifty six, fifty eight–fifty six, and 59–55 in favour of Joshua.
- The opening spherical started off gradual nonetheless Povetkin started taking over the fight landing physique photographs and utilizing his straight rights.
- Less than per week later, Eddie Chambers won a cut up determination victory over former title challenger Calvin Brock.
- Just 20 hours before the battle was to take place, the WBC withdrew its sanction of the fight stating Povetkin had failed one other drug check, this time for Ostarine.
- We’re still waiting to seek out out where the potential struggle might be held, with representatives for both fighters in discussions with venues across the globe.
By the top of December 2018, Povetkin recovered from elbow operations following his loss to Joshua and acknowledged he would begin a coaching camp in January 2019, hoping for a battle in April. Povetkin anticipated his return to the ring would take place in either the UK or US. A few names had been reported such as Dillian Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk. On 4 March, it was reported that Usyk would fight both Povetkin or Carlos Takam on 18 May 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
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The opening spherical saw little or no action between both fighters. Round 2 saw Povetkin come out throwing and landing at will with Rahman spending most of the round against the ropes. Rahman didn’t throw again and ultimately referee Gustavo Padilla stepped in to cease the struggle. At the identical time, Rahman’s corner seemed to be on the ring apron with a towel. Povetkin was scheduled to face WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian whyte on 2 May 2020, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the date was pushed back to 22 August.
It was initially for 14 July 2012 at Upton Park in West Ham, London, with David Haye vs. Derek Chisora as the primary event. The venue was later modified to Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Alsterdorf, Hamburg. The fight was rescheduled for 29 September with Kubrat Pulev vs. Alexander Ustinov for the European title as co-characteristic.