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‘He doesn’t seem right’: Concern for Alexander Povetkin as Russian warrior is knocked out in boxing rematch with Whyte (VIDEO)
There was no repeat of his stunning knockout of Dillian Whyte in the UK as Alexander Povetkin was rocked in Gibraltar by the Brit's revenge mission, leading to concerns that the toughman looked out of sorts in a four-round defeat.
Mar 28, 2021 00:27
‘We need to force Whyte into making a mistake’: Russian fighters back Povetkin & offer their wisdom as he aims to beat Brit again
Five famous Russian fighters have voiced their support for Alexander Povetkin ahead of his rematch with Dillian Whyte tonight, with some offering insights into what their compatriot needs to do to win the heavyweight clash again.
Mar 27, 2021 19:29
A heavier beating? Relaxed boxing underdog Povetkin weighs in at more for Whyte rematch than he did for sensational KO win (VIDEO)
Fans of Alexander Povetkin's capacity to produce stunning knockouts could be encouraged by the weigh-in for his rematch with Dillian Whyte, with the powerful Russian heavyweight adding a few pounds to help land another brutal KO.
Mar 26, 2021 16:04
'I don't think he's got Covid': Beaten Whyte makes farcical Povetkin rematch claim as Russian's team vow to prove he had virus
Heavyweight powerhouse Alexander Povetkin's team have said they are ready to prove he had Covid-19 after Dillian Whyte, the Brit he savagely knocked out in August, bizarrely claimed that the Russian was stalling for recovery time.
Nov 12, 2020 13:54
'We wish him a speedy recovery': COVID-19 rules Alexander Povetkin OUT of Dillian Whyte rematch as promoter bids to land Fury bout
Alexander Povetkin's date to prove that his brutal knockout of Dillian Whyte was no fluke is off after the Russian heavyweight tested positive for COVID-19 - and that could lead to an all-British dust-up starring Tyson Fury.
Nov 3, 2020 18:47
'He showed strength of Russian spirit. It made me happy to be a part of this culture!' Roy Jones Jr. on Povetkin KO of Whyte
Russian-American boxer Roy Jones Jr. says Alexander Povetkin's knockout of the year contender against Dillian Whyte showed "the strength of the Russian spirit" and made him "happy" to to be part of the country's culture.
Sep 16, 2020 13:29
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