In this fight we will see two of the top three boxers in the heavyweight category clash in the ring. The trio is completed by Deontay Wilder who will logically play with the winner. However, despite the huge size of the athletes (both are gold Olympians) and the global impact that this race has, here in Greece it has not made much sense. A sample of how far behind we are still as a boxing community.
LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT BOXING
Povetkin as an athlete is disproportionately popular in Greece in relation to his athletic size. He is perhaps one of the toughest, if not the toughest, opponents for Anthony Joshua (along with Wladimir Klitschko). With a lot of amateur experience and distinctions, as he is a world champion and Olympian (Athens 2004). However, he also has an impressive record in his professional career, with 35 games and just 1 defeat by the then dominant Wladimir Klitschko who, in order to face his momentum, exceeded the limits of the unsportsmanlike. With constant hugs she cut his rhythm and at the same time tired him with his heavy weight. It has a steel jaw, which is evident in the zero number of knockouts it has received.On the negative side is the advanced athletic age of 39 years, but also its small size (1.88m & 103 kg).
Joshua will be called upon to reach 100% of his potential to overcome this obstacle and keep undefeated. Povetkin is not Joseph Parker. Nevertheless, he is the favorite in this match. His heavy blows and size are his great skills. However, he does not have the ability to keep the opponent at a distance at the level that Klitschko did. In the fight with Carlos Takam, who is an athlete with similar elements to Povetkin, he had a hard time. Takam, however, received a majestic KO from Povetkin.
This fight is one of the biggest we have seen in the heavyweight division in recent years. Povetkin will get the opportunity he deserves after years. It will definitely be a very impressive game. On the one hand we have a boxer who is doomed not to step back, he has tremendous momentum and close combat of the highest level. However, due to these elements, it also receives several blows. On the other hand, there is the monster of nature with stability and professionalism in its struggles, but it has many gaps in its game. Both have incredible impact power. It will be difficult to see 12 rounds but if he gets there they will be very spectacular.
Vassilis Oikonomou
