Any interest in the Moscow card...?

[Stuarty]

Mike had a helluva chin a few fights back, I think it may have been that tragic war he had with the big guy that has probably taken it out of him...

Could have a point there. That fight was brutal to say the least! Class shot by Povetkin though! He has looked a different fighter since his loss to Wlad. Impressive.

[Andrew]

Povetkin has had this killer streak since the Wlad fight.

Soon as Perez hit the deck I knew that was done. Perez was out of it the ref should not have let him carry on. He didn't step back and let Perez walk to him either disgraceful.

Hopefully WBC mandate Wilder soon but Povetkin may get out again in the not too distant future.

[Tarkus]

Povetkin looks ominous since his loss to Klitschko.

[handsofstone]

Ah well just what we all predicted

That ref should be shot preferably by a chechyan warlord,he couldve got Perez paralysed,how Mike stood up from that first right hand I'll never know,but it was weird the way his body jerked when he first got put down,strange that Povetkin was at his heaviest,he looked lean to me,great win despite the refs actions

[Datsue]

Povetkin has had this killer streak since the Wlad fight.

Soon as Perez hit the deck I knew that was done. Perez was out of it the ref should not have let him carry on. He didn't step back and let Perez walk to him either disgraceful.

Hopefully WBC mandate Wilder soon but Povetkin may get out again in the not too distant future.

Yep, Povetkin looks like that twelve rounds with Wlad did him good.

Clear #2 in the division?

[crusader]

Ah well just what we all predicted

That ref should be shot preferably by a chechyan warlord,he couldve got Perez paralysed,how Mike stood up from that first right hand I'll never know,but it was weird the way his body jerked when he first got put down,strange that Povetkin was at his heaviest,he looked lean to me,great win despite the refs actions

I noticed that Povetkin looked in better shape than usual. I wouldn't have guessed that he was at his heaviest.

[Tangerine]

Theres no way Haymon allows Povetkin anywhere near Wilder.Get that brown envelope ready...

[Boxing Prospect]

Great run of results for Povetkin who looks like he's improved a crap load. Hard to believe this was the guy who struggled against Huck and Chagaev. All the credit to his latest trainer, I swear Teddy Atlas tried to ruin him.

[crusader]

It will be interesting to see what happens if Wilder-Povetkin goes to purse bids. Haymon is known for spending large amounts but can he compete financially with the billionare Andrey Rybinski? If Povetkin's side win the bids will Wilder be allowed to compete in a non-PBC bout?

Wilder has been pampered so far and facing Povetkin in Russia would be quite a change for him.

[Old bones Ian]

Great run of results for Povetkin who looks like he's improved a crap load. Hard to believe this was the guy who struggled against Huck and Chagaev. All the credit to his latest trainer, I swear Teddy Atlas tried to ruin him.

Atlas is a rubbish trainer, he thinks he knows more than he does. Its all about him rather than the fighter. Can't stand the man.

[Counter-puncher]

Ah well just what we all predicted

That ref should be shot preferably by a chechyan warlord,he couldve got Perez paralysed,how Mike stood up from that first right hand I'll never know,but it was weird the way his body jerked when he first got put down,strange that Povetkin was at his heaviest,he looked lean to me,great win despite the refs actions

I noticed that Povetkin looked in better shape than usual. I wouldn't have guessed that he was at his heaviest.

Mmmmm at his heaviest, but not looking so fat.

Hes been on a few nights out with kid galahads brother.

I say this hoping "a few nights out with kid galahads brother" becomes a kind of forum shorthand for "off his tits on roids"

[crusader]

Wouldn't surprise me. There's clearly been a change in his physique and suddenly he's punching harder than ever.

[Counter-puncher]

Suddenly, yes.

Amazing what a strenuous kettle bell regime can do for a man.

[sammy95]

His back and shoulders are clearly much bigger and considerably more toned, PED chat is poor form for me, give the man his dues on what was a great win and a world class performance.

(If you are joking, then I of course apologise for jumping the gun quicker than Bolt in Daegu 2011)

[crusader]

I don't mean to assert that he is on PEDs but I wouldn't be surprised if it were true, and that applies to many fighters and not just him. Perhaps his improvement in form simply stems from changes such as him becoming more disciplined and finding a better trainer, but I don't have enough information to say confidently either way. I do think it's rare for a fighter to show notable improvement in power and physique at his age and career-stage, so I can see why PEDs would come to some people's minds.

[Boxerbeetle]

To be honest, Povetkin never seemed to be as dedicated to training as he should have been, so his physical improvement could well be purely down to him taking it more seriously.

[Counter-puncher]

That must be it, hes given up doughnuts and dedicated himself to a "strength and conditioning programme".

One that was emphatically not prescribed by kid galahads brother.

[Boxerbeetle]

'Kid Galahad's Brother' really is a great euphemism; could be used for pretty much anything

[Datsue]

That must be it, hes given up doughnuts and dedicated himself to a "strength and conditioning programme".

One that was emphatically not prescribed by kid galahads brother.

I was too shit-faced to type any longer but exactly that was going through my mind last night.

Apart from the bit about Kid Galahad's brother.

Povetkin has gone--at age 35--from the Pilsbury dough-boy to slab-sided Adonis:



Amazing what modern nutrition can do. Must get meself a kettlebell.

[MightyWarrior]

Definitely a very weird & unlikely result that, something hokey about the whole thing. Pov is suddenly ripped & effortlessly knocking out an iron chinned fighter with the first punch he lands. Twice. Thanks to the incompetent numb nutted third man.

[keithmoonhangover]

Remember when I lost a grand on Povetkin against Klitschko. Well, I honestly think he'd win a rematch. Call me crazy..... again.