Alexander Povetkin vs. David Price - March 31st 2018

[wesshaw1985]

if the fight gets made, who wins?

[bripez]

This would be nuts.

I don't think that Price should fight again, but if he does he should be targeting Sexton for the British title or the likes of Cornish (could be built as some kind of bullshit Battle of Britain or something).

[wesshaw1985]

This would be nuts.

I don't think that Price should fight again, but if he does he should be targeting Sexton for the British title or the likes of Cornish (could be built as some kind of bullshit Battle of Britain or something).

I think he has to take the Povetkin fight if it is offered. He will be expected to lose and receive a decent payday.
He can then drop down in levels to fight the Sextons of the world...

[Stuarty]

Povetkin early. Prices confidence is shot to shít! He comes in to the ring terrified and fights far too tentatively. Doesn't use the jab enough and when he does he doesn't use it with any sort of authority.

[Boxerbeetle]

This would be a horrendous & brutal early ko loss for Price. Terrible matchmaking if it happens.

[bigjack]

Povetkin early. Prices confidence is shot to shít! He comes in to the ring terrified and fights far too tentatively. Doesn't use the jab enough and when he does he doesn't use it with any sort of authority.

Agree

[fizzjambo]

Povetkin early. Prices confidence is shot to shít! He comes in to the ring terrified and fights far too tentatively. Doesn't use the jab enough and when he does he doesn't use it with any sort of authority.

Agree

Also, terrible fight. Price is completely and utterly done. Aye he can bang but he doesnt even have the confidence left to really try for it anymore for fear of getting tagged himself. Povetkin is on the slide and I never thought he was all that at heavyweight as a pro anyway. This is just made to make Povetkin look good and give him a highlight reel KO that can be used on the PPV promos for his fight with AJ in the summer. It’s needed though as Povetkin has looked utter dug shit in his last two fights

[CaptainSpacerod]

This would be a horrendous & brutal early ko loss for Price. Terrible matchmaking if it happens.

Price is a grown man, he has to take personal responsibility for his actions. Eddie quite rightly sees him as a marketable patsy.

Price seems like a bright guy perfectly able to weigh up the risk / reward ratio.

[Gnome]

Personally I hope this fight doesn't take place. Price can still be world class with the right build up in my opinion. Povetkin outclassed him atm although I would love to see David win.

[tiny_acres]

Where's the option for failed drug test fight gets cancelled?

[keithmoonhangover]

Price should fight Fury. He has a small chance of winning that one.

[skanksta]

Povetkin early. Prices confidence is shot to shít! He comes in to the ring terrified and fights far too tentatively. Doesn't use the jab enough and when he does he doesn't use it with any sort of authority.

Agree

Also, terrible fight. Price is completely and utterly done. Aye he can bang but he doesnt even have the confidence left to really try for it anymore for fear of getting tagged himself. Povetkin is on the slide and I never thought he was all that at heavyweight as a pro anyway. This is just made to make Povetkin look good and give him a highlight reel KO that can be used on the PPV promos for his fight with AJ in the summer. It’s needed though as Povetkin has looked utter dug poo in his last two fights

Or worse, if Big Dave shuts his eyes and lands a haymaker - it's AJ vs Pricey on PPV

[Grilling Machine]

Price should fight Fury. He has a small chance of winning that one.

I feel the same, but we're in the big minority. I think that sometimes personalities make fights as much as styles do. Benn was fantastic in the Eubank rematch and against McClellan, for example; really fired up. Whereas against Collins (and this goes for Eubank, too) he was disappointing. Collins was respectful to both men and praised their efforts after each fight. Eubank then went on to fight the bigger Thompson, and — apparently fed up of being the panto villain — gave what was for me the best performance of his career.

So of course it's unlikely that Price would beat Fury, but if there's anyone to get Price in the mood then I think he's the one. Otherwise he's just not spiteful enough, and Fury's one of the few who might not intimidate him with one-punch power. I'd still like to see it.

[tobyh5]

Price can still be world class with the right build up in my opinion.

[asdfjkl]

Povetkin, despite he's only trying to win rounds, while he can win on KO in round 1.

[DrDuke]

Povetkin would have knocked him out early, but Povetkin's promoters probably want just to wait Joshua's victory and sign to fight AJ at once.

[jonnyyorkshu]

Disgusting matchmaking.
Hearn should be ashamed the greasy silverspoon.

[BitPlayer]

[African Monkey]

Hopefully Povetkin says no to this waste of time fight.

[TopGun]

I'm going to stick a few quid on Pricey, odds will be good, he has the KO power to knock out anyone. Its worth the risk/reward ratio Id say. Yes he is shot to pieces but he is still a dangerous fighter should he land.

[jamamb]

how many times does he need to be kod without winning above sam sexton level before hes not 'dangerous' and 'worth a punt'

[bigjack]

I'm going to stick a few quid on Pricey, odds will be good, he has the KO power to knock out anyone. Its worth the risk/reward ratio Id say. Yes he is shot to pieces but he is still a dangerous fighter should he land.

He might well be a big puncher but nowadays he's too scared to throw a punch,his last fight proved it is the end for him

[jamamb]

he looked a shell vs sokolowski. totally nervous and weary of a 6'0" non punching journeyman, though admittedly a tough one. got his face reddened too

[TopGun]

I'm going to stick a few quid on Pricey, odds will be good, he has the KO power to knock out anyone. Its worth the risk/reward ratio Id say. Yes he is shot to pieces but he is still a dangerous fighter should he land.

He might well be a big puncher but nowadays he's too scared to throw a punch,his last fight proved it is the end for him

This is very true, but its got to be worth a fiver? Odds likely to be good arent they?

[bigjack]

I'm going to stick a few quid on Pricey, odds will be good, he has the KO power to knock out anyone. Its worth the risk/reward ratio Id say. Yes he is shot to pieces but he is still a dangerous fighter should he land.

He might well be a big puncher but nowadays he's too scared to throw a punch,his last fight proved it is the end for him

This is very true, but its got to be worth a fiver? Odds likely to be good arent they?

Definitely,you don't get rich betting big favourites.