Alexander Povetkin vs. Eddie Chambers - Revision history

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	* Final part of the IBF heavyweight title elimination tournament		* Final part of the IBF heavyweight title elimination tournament
	* The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 4.88 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]]		* The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 4.88 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]] and 1.5 million viewers on HBO.[https://web.archive.org/web/20080429202103/http://bokc.org/news/11340.php]
	* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].		* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].

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	* Final part of the IBF heavyweight title elimination tournament		* Final part of the IBF heavyweight title elimination tournament
	* The bout averaged 4.88 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]]		* The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 4.88 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]]
	* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].		* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].

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	* The bout averaged 4.88 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]]		* The bout averaged 4.88 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]]
	* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].		* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].

	~~<big>'''Championship Candidate: Alexander Povetkin Wins The Candidates Tournament'''</big>~~

	~~<small>''Lenta RU'', January 27, 2008</small>~~

	In 2007, the IBF, in order to determine the most worthy contender for Wladimir Klitschko's title, organized a tournament of four boxers. It consisted of veterans Chris Byrd and Calvin Brock, as well as representatives of the next generation in Chambers and Povetkin. As you know, youth won in the semi-finals: at the end of October last year, Povetkin stopped Byrd, and Chambers beat Brock on points in November.

	~~'''Chances and nicknames'''~~

	It was decided to hold the final of the Candidates Tournament Povetkin vs. Chambers in Berlin. The Russian, who is a client of the German promotion company Sauerland Event, had almost all of his fights in Germany. Chambers, who became a professional boxer at the age of 18, had never entered the ring outside the United States before meeting Povetkin.

	Povetkin's impressive victory over Byrd noticeably elevated the Russian's stock in the heavyweight division. Before the Chambers fight he was considered a clear favorite, and most experts expected the final of the Candidates Tournament to be easier for Povetkin than the semifinal.

	Chambers won all of his 30 professional fights before losing to the Russian. However, in the list of fighters defeated by him, only Ross Puritty and Dominick Guinn, who fought Chambers and the end of their careers, could be regarded as notable. In the semifinal of the Candidates Tournament against Brock, two of the three judges gave Chambers the victory, while another one had Brock winning. This outcome did not increase Eddie's credibility, and Russian fans on the forums of boxing sites began to sneer at Chambers' nickname "Fast". While trying to find out what this nickname stands for, boxing fans came out with two conclusions: either the American runs fast, or he constantly leaves his wife unhappy. The boxer's wife did not participate in the discussions, so the fans did not reach any consensus.

	Shortly before the fight, Povetkin was also asked about Chambers' handspeed, but the Russian did not go into detail about the opponent's advantages and disadvantages, instead esentially talking in the spirit of "the fight will show." The question regarding nicknames, however, was not closed there. Two days before the fight, it turned out that Povetkin is now not only the "Russian Vityaz", but also the "White Lion". The word "white" in this case refers us not to the polar latitudes, but to the rare color of the animal - there are about a hundred such lions in nature.

	~~'''Offense supremacy'''~~

	The nickname change has not yet affected Povetkin's ring entrance. In this part of the show, to a solemnly patriotic song, four girls in military uniform first appear in the aisle leading to the ring (fortunately, some elements of the uniform are missing). The girls begin to wave Russian flags, after which Povetkin enters the ring.

	Chambers appeared without girls and to music that for some reason was not memorable at all, and before the start of the bout he looked like a "poor relative" next to Povetkin. However, the first rounds of the fight made us forget about both first impressions and optimistic pre-fight predictions.

	The Russian immediately began as the aggressor, attacking Chambers with series of combinations, but the American took the blows on the guard. Eddie's defensive style deserves a special mention: Chambers holds his hands high and uses almost no body slopes to the side (only back). After taking Povetkin's attack, the American counterattacked, at which point it turned out that his strikes were indeed really fast.

	The first four rounds Alexander attacked much more often than Chambers, but the American managed to catch the Russian on counterattacks several times per round. Especially memorable was the episode at the end of the second three-minute period, when Eddie landed a great straight right over Povetkin's arm. During the break, it seemed that the Russian's eye was swolling before our eyes. Fortunately, the case was limited to a black eye, which by the end of the fight took on a black and purple hue.

	Of the four opening rounds, each of the boxers can be given two. Starting from the fifth round, Chambers' counter-attacks surprisingly stopped coming through, and Povetkin's dominance immediately became close to overwhelming. Perhaps the Russian learned to read the moment the opponent's counterattacks started; perhaps the blows with which Povetkin showered the American's forearms and body had an effect.

	By the way, by the end of the fight, a noticeable mark was imprinted on the left side of Chambers's face from his own hand, a result of Povetkin's blows on this side of the head. There is no doubt that Eddie felt every attack of the Russian, even being in a tight defense.

	Povetkin won the second third of the fight (5th-8th rounds) by a large margin, but in the ninth round Chambers "perked up" and carried out several successful and accurate counterattacks. Considering how hopeless the American looked in the previous four rounds, the judges definitely could take note of his activity and give him the win in this three-minute period.

	Nevertheless, Povetkin did not allow Chambers to build on his local success. In the last three rounds, the Russian completely picked his opponent apart, and at times managed to break the American's defense and get Eddie on the head. The knockout wasn't on the table, but there was no doubt that the decision of the judges would be in favor of Povetkin.

	The judges made a unanimous decision, giving the victory to the Russian with scores of 116:112 (eight rounds to Povetkin, four to Chambers), 117:111 (nine - three) and 119:109 (eleven - one). The first referee, it seems, watched the ninth round won by the American twice, while the last referee clearly has a weakness for the girls in uniform that accompanied the Russian's ring entrance.

	~~'''Titles on the horizon'''~~

	However, nitpicking of the judges [decisions] can be ignored, since none of them was close to making a fundamental mistake. Chambers himself admitted his defeat, noting that Povetkin was too strong for him, and therefore he could not fight the way he planned. The Russian called the duel with Chambers the most difficult in his professional career, especially in terms of fighting technique. Povetkin admitted that during the preparation he was slowed down by a cold, and promised that he would never enter the ring again if he did not feel that he was one hundred percent ready.

	In the next fight, Povetkin will have to fight for the title, so he needs to be 101 percent ready. Now the IBF title belongs to the Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, who is considered the best heavyweight in the world today. On February 23, the younger Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov, who holds the WBO title. Thus, Klitschko and Ibragimov will fight for two championship belts, as well as, as a result, for the right to fight Povetkin. Klitschko is considered the favorite in the unification bout, but the possibility of Ibragimov holding both titles does not seem as that big of a stretch.

	Perhaps in the second half of 2008 we will see two Russians fighting for two championship belts. Perhaps Povetkin will become the second Russian boxer to try to stop Wladimir Klitschko. In any case, we won't be left out.

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	* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].		* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].

	<big>'''Championship ~~candidate~~: Alexander Povetkin ~~wins the~~ Candidates Tournament'''</big>		<big>'''Championship Candidate: Alexander Povetkin Wins The Candidates Tournament'''</big>

	<small>''Lenta RU'', January 27, 2008</small>		<small>''Lenta RU'', January 27, 2008</small>

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	* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].		* Povetkin became the mandatory challenger for IBF heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]].

	<big>'''~~Champion~~ candidate: Alexander Povetkin wins the Candidates Tournament'''</big>		<big>'''Championship candidate: Alexander Povetkin wins the Candidates Tournament'''</big>

	<small>''Lenta RU'', January 27, 2008</small>		<small>''Lenta RU'', January 27, 2008</small>

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	The first four rounds Alexander attacked much more often than Chambers, but the American managed to catch the Russian on counterattacks several times per round. Especially memorable was the episode at the end of the second three-minute period, when Eddie landed a great straight right over Povetkin's arm. During the break, it seemed that the Russian's eye was swolling before our eyes. Fortunately, the case was limited to a black eye, which by the end of the fight took on a black and purple hue.		The first four rounds Alexander attacked much more often than Chambers, but the American managed to catch the Russian on counterattacks several times per round. Especially memorable was the episode at the end of the second three-minute period, when Eddie landed a great straight right over Povetkin's arm. During the break, it seemed that the Russian's eye was swolling before our eyes. Fortunately, the case was limited to a black eye, which by the end of the fight took on a black and purple hue.

	Of the four opening rounds, each of the boxers can be given two. Starting from the fifth round, Chambers' counter-attacks surprisingly stopped coming through, and Povetkin's dominance immediately ~~turned out to be~~ close to overwhelming. Perhaps the Russian ~~has~~ learned to read the moment the opponent's counterattacks ~~start~~; perhaps the blows with which Povetkin showered the American's forearms and body had an effect.		Of the four opening rounds, each of the boxers can be given two. Starting from the fifth round, Chambers' counter-attacks surprisingly stopped coming through, and Povetkin's dominance immediately became close to overwhelming. Perhaps the Russian learned to read the moment the opponent's counterattacks started; perhaps the blows with which Povetkin showered the American's forearms and body had an effect.

	By the way, by the end of the fight, a noticeable mark was imprinted on the left side of Chambers's face from his own hand, a result of Povetkin's blows on this side of the head. There is no doubt that Eddie felt every attack of the Russian, even being in a tight defense.		By the way, by the end of the fight, a noticeable mark was imprinted on the left side of Chambers's face from his own hand, a result of Povetkin's blows on this side of the head. There is no doubt that Eddie felt every attack of the Russian, even being in a tight defense.

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	The first four rounds Alexander attacked much more often than Chambers, but the American managed to catch the Russian on counterattacks several times per round. Especially memorable was the episode at the end of the second three-minute period, when Eddie landed a great straight right over Povetkin's arm. During the break, it seemed that the Russian's eye was swolling before our eyes. Fortunately, the case was limited to a black eye, which by the end of the fight took on a black and purple hue.		The first four rounds Alexander attacked much more often than Chambers, but the American managed to catch the Russian on counterattacks several times per round. Especially memorable was the episode at the end of the second three-minute period, when Eddie landed a great straight right over Povetkin's arm. During the break, it seemed that the Russian's eye was swolling before our eyes. Fortunately, the case was limited to a black eye, which by the end of the fight took on a black and purple hue.

	Of the four opening rounds, each of the boxers can be given two. Starting from the fifth round, Chambers' counter-attacks surprisingly stopped coming through, and Povetkin's ~~suimmediately~~ turned out to be close to overwhelming. Perhaps the Russian has learned to read the moment the opponent's counterattacks start; perhaps the blows with which Povetkin showered the American's forearms and body had an effect.		Of the four opening rounds, each of the boxers can be given two. Starting from the fifth round, Chambers' counter-attacks surprisingly stopped coming through, and Povetkin's dominance immediately turned out to be close to overwhelming. Perhaps the Russian has learned to read the moment the opponent's counterattacks start; perhaps the blows with which Povetkin showered the American's forearms and body had an effect.

	By the way, by the end of the fight, a noticeable mark was imprinted on the left side of Chambers's face from his own hand, a result of Povetkin's blows on this side of the head. There is no doubt that Eddie felt every attack of the Russian, even being in a tight defense.		By the way, by the end of the fight, a noticeable mark was imprinted on the left side of Chambers's face from his own hand, a result of Povetkin's blows on this side of the head. There is no doubt that Eddie felt every attack of the Russian, even being in a tight defense.

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	Nevertheless, Povetkin did not allow Chambers to build on his local success. In the last three rounds, the Russian completely picked his opponent apart, and at times managed to break the American's defense and get Eddie on the head. The knockout wasn't on the table, but there was no doubt that the decision of the judges would be in favor of Povetkin.		Nevertheless, Povetkin did not allow Chambers to build on his local success. In the last three rounds, the Russian completely picked his opponent apart, and at times managed to break the American's defense and get Eddie on the head. The knockout wasn't on the table, but there was no doubt that the decision of the judges would be in favor of Povetkin.

	The judges made a unanimous decision, giving the victory to the Russian with ~~a score~~ of 116:112 (eight rounds to Povetkin, four to Chambers), 117:111 (nine - three) and 119:109 (eleven - one). The first referee, it seems, watched the ninth round won by the American twice, while the last referee clearly has a weakness for the girls in uniform that accompanied the Russian's ring entrance.		The judges made a unanimous decision, giving the victory to the Russian with scores of 116:112 (eight rounds to Povetkin, four to Chambers), 117:111 (nine - three) and 119:109 (eleven - one). The first referee, it seems, watched the ninth round won by the American twice, while the last referee clearly has a weakness for the girls in uniform that accompanied the Russian's ring entrance.

	'''Titles on the horizon'''		'''Titles on the horizon'''

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	However, nitpicking of the judges [decisions] can be ignored, since none of them was close to making a fundamental mistake. Chambers himself admitted his defeat, noting that Povetkin was too strong for him, and therefore he could not fight the way he planned. The Russian called the duel with Chambers the most difficult in his professional career, especially in terms of fighting technique. Povetkin admitted that during the preparation he was slowed down by a cold, and promised that he would never enter the ring again if he did not feel that he was one hundred percent ready.		However, nitpicking of the judges [decisions] can be ignored, since none of them was close to making a fundamental mistake. Chambers himself admitted his defeat, noting that Povetkin was too strong for him, and therefore he could not fight the way he planned. The Russian called the duel with Chambers the most difficult in his professional career, especially in terms of fighting technique. Povetkin admitted that during the preparation he was slowed down by a cold, and promised that he would never enter the ring again if he did not feel that he was one hundred percent ready.

	In the next fight, Povetkin will have to fight for the title, so he needs to be 101 percent ready. Now the IBF title belongs to the Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, who is considered the best heavyweight in the world today. On February 23, the younger Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov, who holds the WBO title. Thus, Klitschko and Ibragimov will fight for two championship belts, as well as, as a result, for the right to fight Povetkin. Klitschko is considered the favorite in the unification bout, but the possibility of Ibragimov holding both titles does not seem as that ~~much~~ of a stretch.		In the next fight, Povetkin will have to fight for the title, so he needs to be 101 percent ready. Now the IBF title belongs to the Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, who is considered the best heavyweight in the world today. On February 23, the younger Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov, who holds the WBO title. Thus, Klitschko and Ibragimov will fight for two championship belts, as well as, as a result, for the right to fight Povetkin. Klitschko is considered the favorite in the unification bout, but the possibility of Ibragimov holding both titles does not seem as that big of a stretch.

	Perhaps in the second half of 2008 we will see two Russians fighting for two championship belts. Perhaps Povetkin will become the second Russian boxer to try to stop Wladimir Klitschko. In any case, we won't be left out.		Perhaps in the second half of 2008 we will see two Russians fighting for two championship belts. Perhaps Povetkin will become the second Russian boxer to try to stop Wladimir Klitschko. In any case, we won't be left out.

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	However, nitpicking of the judges [decisions] can be ignored, since none of them was close to making a fundamental mistake. Chambers himself admitted his defeat, noting that Povetkin was too strong for him, and therefore he could not fight the way he planned. The Russian called the duel with Chambers the most difficult in his professional career, especially in terms of fighting technique. Povetkin admitted that during the preparation he was slowed down by a cold, and promised that he would never enter the ring again if he did not feel that he was one hundred percent ready.		However, nitpicking of the judges [decisions] can be ignored, since none of them was close to making a fundamental mistake. Chambers himself admitted his defeat, noting that Povetkin was too strong for him, and therefore he could not fight the way he planned. The Russian called the duel with Chambers the most difficult in his professional career, especially in terms of fighting technique. Povetkin admitted that during the preparation he was slowed down by a cold, and promised that he would never enter the ring again if he did not feel that he was one hundred percent ready.

	In the next fight, Povetkin will have to fight for the title, so he needs to be 101 percent ready. Now the IBF title belongs to the Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, who is considered the best heavyweight in the world today. On February 23, the younger Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov, who holds the WBO title. Thus, Klitschko and Ibragimov will fight for two championship belts, as well as, as a result, for the right to fight Povetkin. Klitschko is considered the favorite in the unification ~~duel~~, but the possibility of Ibragimov holding both titles does not seem that much of a stretch.		In the next fight, Povetkin will have to fight for the title, so he needs to be 101 percent ready. Now the IBF title belongs to the Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko, who is considered the best heavyweight in the world today. On February 23, the younger Klitschko will meet Sultan Ibragimov, who holds the WBO title. Thus, Klitschko and Ibragimov will fight for two championship belts, as well as, as a result, for the right to fight Povetkin. Klitschko is considered the favorite in the unification bout, but the possibility of Ibragimov holding both titles does not seem as that much of a stretch.

	Perhaps in the second half of 2008 we will see two Russians fighting for two championship belts. Perhaps Povetkin will become the second Russian boxer to try to stop Wladimir Klitschko. In any case, we won't be left out.		Perhaps in the second half of 2008 we will see two Russians fighting for two championship belts. Perhaps Povetkin will become the second Russian boxer to try to stop Wladimir Klitschko. In any case, we won't be left out.