Alexander Povetkin Boxing Report
Boswell was on a 14-battle win streak since his sole defeat to former four-time world title challenger Jameel McCline. The battle was initially supplied to former WBC champion Hasim Rahman, who requested for more cash than Sauerland Event’s may offer. Povetkin’s team then spoke to the WBA about potential opponents. Most of the ranked fighters were not willing to travel to fight Povetkin, the place as some contenders weren’t obtainable. French heavyweight Jean Marc Mormeck turned down the opportunity to fight Povetkin because he was being lined as much as problem then-unified world champion Wladimir Klitschko.
- The opening round started off slow nevertheless Povetkin started taking over the struggle landing body pictures and using his straight rights.
- Less than every week later, Eddie Chambers won a break 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 struggle stating Povetkin had failed one other drug test, this time for Ostarine.
- We’re nonetheless ready to seek out out where the potential fight could be held, with representatives for both fighters in discussions with venues throughout the globe.
Chisora and Dimitrenko, who have been sat ringside, scored the battle a draw. Arthur Abraham and Tomasz Adamek scored the struggle clearly for Huck. The opening spherical began off sluggish however Povetkin began taking on the battle touchdown physique photographs and using his straight rights. In round four, Huck started to let his hands go and found his vary, even rocking Povetkin. Huck controlled the championship rounds as Povetkin began to show indicators of fatigue.
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The opening spherical saw little or no motion between each fighters. Round 2 noticed Povetkin come out throwing and touchdown at will with Rahman spending a lot of the round against the ropes. Rahman didn’t throw again and finally referee Gustavo Padilla stepped in to stop the battle. 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, nevertheless, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic the date was pushed again 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 changed to Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Alsterdorf, Hamburg. The struggle was rescheduled for 29 September with Kubrat Pulev vs. Alexander Ustinov for the European title as co-characteristic.