Date: Saturday May 21
TV: Showtime (US)
BoxNation (UK)
Title: WBC heavyweight
Deontay Wilder USA
6′ 7″
83″ reach
228 pounds
Previous five fights: Szpilka KO9, Duhaupas TKO11, Molina KO9, Stiverne UD
Alexander Povetkin RUSSIA
6′ 2″
75″ reach
230 pounds
Previous five fights: Wach TKO12, Mike Perez TKO1, Carlos Takam KO10, Manuel Charr KO7, Klitschko UD Loss
VS
Synopsis: The WBC has mandated Wilder face heavy handed Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin in the biggest fight of his career. Wilder carries a size advantage, but does he have the experience to use it?
What to watch for: Can Wilder land his right hand? It’s clear that Povetkin is the more experience boxer with a more varied offense, but Wilder’s right hand is putting everybody to sleep. This will certainly be a don’t blink fight. A first round knockout is almost more believable than a 12 round decision for either guy.
Importance Rating: ✓✓✓✓✓ 5/5
Entertainment Rating: ✓✓✓✓ 4/5
TV: Showtime (US)
BoxNation (UK)
Title: WBC heavyweight
Deontay Wilder USA
6′ 7″
83″ reach
228 pounds
Previous five fights: Szpilka KO9, Duhaupas TKO11, Molina KO9, Stiverne UD
Alexander Povetkin RUSSIA
6′ 2″
75″ reach
230 pounds
Previous five fights: Wach TKO12, Mike Perez TKO1, Carlos Takam KO10, Manuel Charr KO7, Klitschko UD Loss
VS
Synopsis: The WBC has mandated Wilder face heavy handed Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin in the biggest fight of his career. Wilder carries a size advantage, but does he have the experience to use it?
What to watch for: Can Wilder land his right hand? It’s clear that Povetkin is the more experience boxer with a more varied offense, but Wilder’s right hand is putting everybody to sleep. This will certainly be a don’t blink fight. A first round knockout is almost more believable than a 12 round decision for either guy.
Importance Rating: ✓✓✓✓✓ 5/5
Entertainment Rating: ✓✓✓✓ 4/5
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