Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alexander Povetkin now live - anybody watching?
 

Povetkin hasn't lost a fight so far, this could get interesting

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I'll definitely be watching, it's on HBO at 3:30 PM. Povetkin has talent and I like him, but I genuinely thought he lost the fight against Marco Huck. He gassed in the later rounds against Huck, and if Klitschko gets him in the deep water like that he is gonna be in trouble.

That being said there is a TON of sharp betting money coming in on Povetkin, dropping Klitschko from a -600 to a -400 favorite. Those are some really smart bettors that caused the line to drop, so they believe Povetkin has a chance at an upset...

can't wait...

there seems to be a lot of psychological warfare going on as well - like picking Chisora as the one to check on Klitschkos bandaging...

That's a very dumb move on Chisora's part. The Klitschko's already hate his guts, and if he keeps needling them hell will freeze over before he ever gets another title shot. Don't get me wrong, he took a beating from Vitali and I don't think he deserves another shot, but the Klitschko's are smart businessmen and if they think they can make money off a Wladimir/Chisora grudge match they would make the fight if Chisora quits acting like an ass. But as of this point Chisora is the last guy they will look at as an opponent again...

i can't do anything but agree :winkwink:

Just turned on TV. Waiting for it.

I was wondering why they were fighting in Moscow and not Germany, since Wladimir sells out soccer stadiums in Germany. I just heard Jim Lampley say that some unknown boxing promoter from Moscow put up a $23 million purse bid to hold this fight in Moscow, breaking purse bid records. That would explain all the sharp betting money coming in on Povetkin, because they feel something shady is going on and if Wladimir doesn't get a KO he might get screwed on a decision. Fucking boxing, corrupt as hell...

and again - perfectly summed up :1orglaugh

Definitely watching.

any news ?

national anthems now...

I'm a Klitschko fan, and I believe Wladimir will KO Povetkin, but if Wladimir dominates him and loses a bullshit decision I will lose my fucking mind. I just can't stomach anymore of this out of boxing...

alright - its on!

That left hook definitely hurt Povetkin...

oooopsie...

LOL at the first knockdown of your career coming from a quick hook like that.

Wlad's left hooks are deadly, short and a ton of snap on them...

would you volunteer to receive one? :winkwink:

Without a doubt. I just meant it sucks for your ego.


I've never fought someone with his punching power. Had a fight a few fights ago that might have been up there, though. My chin is pretty solid, however.

Alexander Povetkin is baby

and number 2

and number 3

Povetkin is gassing, and Wlad is beating him up...

and number 4

i dont see this ending well for Povetkin

Nice round 7 fireworks.

Any takers on 30-to-1 odds for these last 3 rounds?

Povetkin might want to check out some facial reconstruction clinics after this fight

Yeah he's getting busted up, showing a ton of heart by not quitting though...

Haha .. you think his face is bad? He was pretty ugly to begin with ... doesn't look like much damage from here.

yep - have to give him that

i'd be running and screaming like a little girl if Klitschko was after me :1orglaugh

Here we go, Wladimir dominated but time to see if the fix is in...

no KO but there should be no doubt about the outcome

Unless these are the Bradley judges, the fight's outcome is obvious.

Indeed :2 cents:

Nice to see there was nu bullshit going on, and damn that chick with the really long hair taking a pic with Povetkin before the decision was really cute :winkwink:

ok, that was way too obvious for any shenanigans - lol

so what happened ?

109-104 decision for the champ, if my memory doesn't suck balls.

ahem...

119:104

:winkwink:

Damn math. I deducted the 10 points he deserved. DQ many times over, haha.

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:1orglaugh