By John F. McKenna (McJack): With Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) and Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KO’s) both winning their respective fights Saturday night it would be a logical conclusion to assume that the two should be matched against each other.
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Povetkin could be facing 49-year-old Holyfield next
By Jason Kim: Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) captured the vacant WBA heavyweight title last night with a 12 round unanimous decision over former WBA champion Ruslan Chagagaev (27-2-1, 17 KO’s) in Efurt, Germany. The win you would think would lead to Povetkin taking on one of the Klitschko brothers in one of the huge stadium fights that the Klitschko brothers are known for.
WBA creates new heavyweight title
By John F. McKenna (McJack): In a move that defies any kind of logic the WBA has created yet another title. When Wladimir Klitschko defeated WBA champion David Haye in July and took his title the Klitschko’s held all the heavyweight titles. In their infinite wisdom the Caracas based WBA made the decision to upgrade Vladimir to the level of “Super” heavyweight champion and then declared his WBA title vacant.
Povetkin decisions Chagaev, both fighters look horrible
By Eric Thomas: Undefeated heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) pounded out a very unimpressive 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night against former WBA heavyweight title holder Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-2, 17 KO’s) at the Messehall in Erfurt, Germany. The Judges’ scores 116-112, 117-111 and 117-113.
Will Haye fight the Povetkin-Chagaev winner if they look especially bad?
By William Mackay: Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is very interested in tonight’s fight between Alexander Povetkin and Ruslan Chagaev as they fight for Haye’s old WBA heavyweight title in Germany. Haye will be following the action as a curious observer. I can see Haye choosing the winner of this fight if they look terrible. But if the winner is impressive in any way, I doubt Haye will take that fight. It wouldn’t fit with his pattern of facing mostly depleted heavyweights on the slide.
Steward: Chagaev-Povetkin for the WBA title is an embarrassment to boxing!
By Jason Kim: Photo: Wende – Trainer Emanuel Steward is disgusted with this Saturday’s fight between Russian heavyweights Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 15 KO’s) and Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KO’s) for the vacant WBA heavyweight title at the Messehalle, Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany. Steward sees that fight as a joke when a world title is attached to it.
Alexander Povetkin possible Klitschko opponent?
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 15 KO’s) who won the Gold Medal in the 2004 Olympic Games will be facing his toughest test Saturday night when he takes on Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KO’s) in Erfurt, Germany.
Chagaev vs. Povetkin: Alexander finally gets a title shot on 8/27
By Jim Dower: After many years of toiling away in obscurity in the heavyweight division Alexander Povetkin (21-0, 17 KO’s) will finally get a shot at the title against former WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KO’s) in a fight for the vacant World Boxing Association belt in Efurt, Germany.
Liakhovich-Helenius battle it out on 8/27, winner hopes to fight one of the Klitschkos
By Jason Kim: Former WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich hopes to resurrect his sagging career on August 27th against unbeaten heavyweight contender Robert Helenius in Efurt, Germany.
Will Haye come of hiding for the Povetkin-Chagaev fight on August 27th?
By William Mackay: Since losing his WBA title against IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on July 2nd, David Haye has been a missing man. He initially gave interviews practically begging Wladimir to give him an immediate rematch.