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	'''The action film: Robert Helenius (16-0-0) vs. Siarhei Liakhovich (25-4-0)'''		'''The action film: Robert Helenius (16-0-0) vs. Siarhei Liakhovich (25-4-0)'''

	The Finn started very cautiously. "At first, it was perhaps a little boring. I know I can box better. I was a bit nervous," Helenius told ARD. His opponent, however, was no stranger. Siarhei Liakhovich became world champion in 2006 against Lamon Brewster, but lost his title in the following fight, in the final seconds of the 12th round, when he was knocked out by Shannon Briggs. The Belarusian, who lives in the USA, boxed cleverly at the beginning. He moved well around his opponent, impressing with his ~~jumping~~ jab and punches down the ~~outside~~.		The Finn started very cautiously. "At first, it was perhaps a little boring. I know I can box better. I was a bit nervous," Helenius told ARD. His opponent, however, was no stranger. Siarhei Liakhovich became world champion in 2006 against Lamon Brewster, but lost his title in the following fight, in the final seconds of the 12th round, when he was knocked out by Shannon Briggs. The Belarusian, who lives in the USA, boxed cleverly at the beginning. He moved well around his opponent, impressing with his joping jab and punches right down the pipe.

	Most of the action, however, was defensive, and it soon became clear who had come to this fight with blanks and who with ~~live~~ ammunition. Helenius 's blows took their toll. By the third round, Liakhovich's nose was broken in two places, he was bleeding heavily, and could only breathe through his mouth. Helenius grew stronger and stronger; with his unorthodox style and brutal power, he finally finished off the previously ~~good~~ Liakhovich.		Most of the action, however, was defensive, and it soon became clear who had come to this fight with blanks and who with genuine ammunition. Helenius 's blows took their toll. By the third round, Liakhovich's nose was broken in two places, he was bleeding heavily, and could only breathe through his mouth. Helenius grew stronger and stronger; with his unorthodox style and brutal power, he finally finished off the previously capable Liakhovich.

	After the Belarusian was initially given a standing eight count in round eight and managed to survive until the break, Helenius ~~pressed~~ his ~~attack~~ with full force and knocked his opponent out – the referee prevented further damage. Another stunning performance from the Finn, but unlike Povetkin, he still doesn't have a world title.		After the Belarusian was initially given a standing eight count in round eight and managed to survive until the break, Helenius unleashed his offensive with full force and knocked his opponent out – the referee prevented further damage. Another stunning performance from the Finn, but unlike Povetkin, he still doesn't have a world title.

	'''Mismatches ~~or new excitement in the heavyweight division~~?'''		'''Mismatches Or New Excitement In The Heavyweight Division?'''

	Wladimir Klitschko has 18 months before he has to face Alexander Povetkin to determine the true WBA champion. Povetkin was supposed to fight Klitschko once before, but his trainer, Teddy Atlas, prevented the bout, deeming Povetkin not ~~mature enough~~. Since then, Klitschko's management has had enough of Povetkin, and neither Teddy Atlas nor his protégé seem keen on a duel with the formidable Ukrainian. Perhaps this is even a good thing for the heavyweight division, as fights like last weekend's are more exciting than Klitschko's recent bouts.		Wladimir Klitschko has 18 months before he has to face Alexander Povetkin to determine the true WBA champion. Povetkin was supposed to fight Klitschko once before, but his trainer, Teddy Atlas, prevented the bout, deeming Povetkin not ready. Since then, Klitschko's management has had enough of Povetkin, and neither Teddy Atlas nor his protégé seem keen on a duel with the formidable Ukrainian. Perhaps this is even a good thing for the heavyweight division, as fights like last weekend's are more exciting than Klitschko's recent bouts.

	The Sauerland boxing stable's preferred solution of pitting Alexander Povetkin against the 1962-born Evander Holyfield, however, stifles any hope for another exciting fight and further development of the talented boxer. It is speculated that this encounter could take place as early as December 17th in Zurich. Admittedly, Evander Holyfield didn't look bad against Niko Valuev, though his loss was controversial. However, even for a 48-year-old, it's not that difficult to appear agile and nimble against the static, imposing Valuev. Evander Holyfield also doesn't stand up to the oft-cited comparison with the 46-year-old WBC light heavyweight champion, Bernard Hopkins.		The Sauerland boxing stable's preferred solution of pitting Alexander Povetkin against the 1962-born Evander Holyfield, however, stifles any hope for another exciting fight and further development of the talented boxer. It is speculated that this encounter could take place as early as December 17th in Zurich. Admittedly, Evander Holyfield didn't look bad against Niko Valuev, though his loss was controversial. However, even for a 48-year-old, it's not that difficult to appear agile and nimble against the static, imposing Valuev. Evander Holyfield also doesn't stand up to the oft-cited comparison with the 46-year-old WBC light heavyweight champion, Bernard Hopkins.
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	Below the Klitschko brothers, there are still other candidates for exciting heavyweight bouts. Alexander Povetkin could be an option for David Haye, should he recover from his serious toe injury. Tyson Fury (15-0-0) would also be an intriguing candidate. The 23-year-old Briton, who is currently desperately seeking an opponent for his fight on September 17th in Belfast, is considered, along with Robert Helenius, one of the biggest heavyweight prospects. Odlanier Solis shouldn't be overlooked either.		Below the Klitschko brothers, there are still other candidates for exciting heavyweight bouts. Alexander Povetkin could be an option for David Haye, should he recover from his serious toe injury. Tyson Fury (15-0-0) would also be an intriguing candidate. The 23-year-old Briton, who is currently desperately seeking an opponent for his fight on September 17th in Belfast, is considered, along with Robert Helenius, one of the biggest heavyweight prospects. Odlanier Solis shouldn't be overlooked either.

	The Cuban is perhaps the most technically gifted heavyweight right now. If he recovers from his knee injury, Povetkin would certainly have reason to fear him. Tomasz Adamek and Alexander Dimitrenko would also be candidates for Povetkin, as he would need to improve ~~further~~ against such ~~opponents~~. Unless, of course, this improvement happens ~~naturally~~, because, as his trainer Teddy Atlas recently told boxingscene.com: "When you win the title, you automatically become 30 percent better."[https://www.stern.de/sport/sportwelt/boxen-boxing-day---povetkin-und-helenius-sorgen-fuer-spannung-3922414.html]		The Cuban is perhaps the most technically gifted heavyweight right now. If he recovers from his knee injury, Povetkin would certainly have reason to fear him. Tomasz Adamek and Alexander Dimitrenko would also be candidates for Povetkin, as he would need to further improve his game against opponents of such caliber. Unless, of course, this improvement happens by default, because, as his trainer Teddy Atlas recently told boxingscene.com: "When you win the title, you automatically become 30 percent better."[https://www.stern.de/sport/sportwelt/boxen-boxing-day---povetkin-und-helenius-sorgen-fuer-spannung-3922414.html]

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	After cautious opening two rounds, Povetkin found his rhythm. The Russian unleashed a variety of combinations and displayed greater activity. While his punches primarily targeted Chagaev's guard, the Uzbek himself was too passive to win the rounds. Up to that point, the fight had unfolded as predicted by the bookmakers. However, Chagaev's trainer, Michael Timm, urged his fighter to finally get going. From the third round onward, Chagaev became more active and aggressive, landing his left hook while staying on the outside.		After cautious opening two rounds, Povetkin found his rhythm. The Russian unleashed a variety of combinations and displayed greater activity. While his punches primarily targeted Chagaev's guard, the Uzbek himself was too passive to win the rounds. Up to that point, the fight had unfolded as predicted by the bookmakers. However, Chagaev's trainer, Michael Timm, urged his fighter to finally get going. From the third round onward, Chagaev became more active and aggressive, landing his left hook while staying on the outside.

	Things got interesting because, contrary to what Povetkin's trainer had announced beforehand – "We mainly want to avoid the southpaw's left hook" – Povetkin repeatedly caught the Universum boxer's left hook in the following rounds. In the sixth round, Povetkin wobbled, seemed out of breath, was breathing heavily through his mouth, and an upset seemed imminent. But Ruslan Chagaev couldn't capitalize. He let Povetkin off the hook, who found his second wind from the eighth round onward and controlled the fight until the end with ~~varied~~ boxing and effective distance control. The second main event of the evening provided some serious action.		Things got interesting because, contrary to what Povetkin's trainer had announced beforehand – "We mainly want to avoid the southpaw's left hook" – Povetkin repeatedly caught the Universum boxer's left hook in the following rounds. In the sixth round, Povetkin wobbled, seemed out of breath, was breathing heavily through his mouth, and an upset seemed imminent. But Ruslan Chagaev couldn't capitalize. He let Povetkin off the hook, who found his second wind from the eighth round onward and controlled the fight until the end with versatile boxing and effective distance control. The second main event of the evening provided some serious action.

	'''The action film: Robert Helenius (16-0-0) vs. Siarhei Liakhovich (25-4-0)'''		'''The action film: Robert Helenius (16-0-0) vs. Siarhei Liakhovich (25-4-0)'''

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	But the second main event of the Erfurt boxing evening was also a real thriller. Finnish boxer Robert Helenius, also under contract with the German Sauerland stable, defeated former world champion Siarhei Liakhovich. So, under the Klitschko dynasty, there are definitely some interesting fights taking place. In the world of ordinary boxers, there's still excitement, and the successors to the dynasty of invincible giants from Ukraine are champing at the bit. So, what's next for Alexander Povetkin?		But the second main event of the Erfurt boxing evening was also a real thriller. Finnish boxer Robert Helenius, also under contract with the German Sauerland stable, defeated former world champion Siarhei Liakhovich. So, under the Klitschko dynasty, there are definitely some interesting fights taking place. In the world of ordinary boxers, there's still excitement, and the successors to the dynasty of invincible giants from Ukraine are champing at the bit. So, what's next for Alexander Povetkin?

	Sauerland, on the ~~sidelines~~ of the fight, brought in former world champion Evander Holyfield. Speaking of bringing things into the picture: in the independent rankings, Robert Helenius has even managed to get ahead of world champion Povetkin. So, when discussing the most interesting fighters in the heavyweight division, the name Helenius is at least as intriguing as Povetkin's. Before we consider the potential of these two great hopes in boxing's premier division, let's take a brief look back at Saturday.		Sauerland, in the arftermath of the fight, brought in former world champion Evander Holyfield. Speaking of bringing things into the picture: in the independent rankings, Robert Helenius has even managed to get ahead of world champion Povetkin. So, when discussing the most interesting fighters in the heavyweight division, the name Helenius is at least as intriguing as Povetkin's. Before we consider the potential of these two great hopes in boxing's premier division, let's take a brief look back at Saturday.

	'''The thriller: Alexander Povetkin (22-0-0) vs. Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1)'''		'''The thriller: Alexander Povetkin (22-0-0) vs. Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1)'''

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	Alexander Povetkin delivered the thriller, Robert Helenius the action, finally allowing us to say again that heavyweight boxing is exciting once more. But no sooner is the action thriller over than boredom threatens to return in the form of Evander Holyfield.		Alexander Povetkin delivered the thriller, Robert Helenius the action, finally allowing us to say again that heavyweight boxing is exciting once more. But no sooner is the action thriller over than boredom threatens to return in the form of Evander Holyfield.

	We take a look at heavyweight boxing ~~below~~ the Klitschko era and have identified the potential opponents for the new WBA world champion. But why was Povetkin able to become world champion in the first place?		We take a look at heavyweight boxing under the Klitschko era and have identified the potential opponents for the new WBA world champion. But why was Povetkin able to become world champion in the first place?

	'''Title inflation is part of everyday life'''		'''Title inflation is part of everyday life'''

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+<small>Michel Massing, Stern, August 30, 2011</small>
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 '''The thriller: Alexander Povetkin (22-0-0) vs. Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1)'''
-[https://www.stern.de/sport/sportwelt/boxen-boxing-day---povetkin-und-helenius-sorgen-fuer-spannung-3922414.html]
+After cautious opening two rounds, Povetkin found his rhythm. The Russian unleashed a variety of combinations and displayed greater activity. While his punches primarily targeted Chagaev's guard, the Uzbek himself was too passive to win the rounds. Up to that point, the fight had unfolded as predicted by the bookmakers. However, Chagaev's trainer, Michael Timm, urged his fighter to finally get going. From the third round onward, Chagaev became more active and aggressive, landing his left hook while staying on the outside.

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	*The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 3.35 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.		*The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 3.35 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.

	===~~The Klitschkos Take It Easy~~===		===Boxing Day - Povetkin And Helenius Create Excitement===

	[[File:Alexander Povetkin vs. Ruslan Chagaev (poster).PNG\|right\|250px]]		[[File:Alexander Povetkin vs. Ruslan Chagaev (poster).PNG\|right\|250px]]

	<small>~~By Juergen Schmieder, ''Suddeutsche Zeitung''~~, August 28, 2011</small>		<small>Stern, August 30, 2011</small>

	~~Who gets to challenge the Klitschko brothers? In Erfurt,~~ Alexander Povetkin ~~presented himself as a possible opponent - he won an exciting but not spectacular fight against Ruslan Chagaev. The Finn~~ Robert Helenius ~~also brings himself~~ into the ~~conversation with a win~~. ~~And then~~ there's ~~Evander Holyfield making claims~~ at the ~~fifth reign~~.		Alexander Povetkin and Robert Helenius have breathed new life into the heavyweight division. Under the Klitschko dynasty, there are still exciting fights in boxing's premier class. We take a look at the potential opponents for the new world champion, Alexander Povetkin.

	~~After~~ the ~~eighth round~~, ~~Teddy Atlas no longer wanted~~ to ~~give his protege any~~ more ~~tactical instructions, but instead introduced an emotional component~~. ~~The legendary boxing trainer, who once held a gun to Mike Tyson's head to motivate him, squared off~~ to ~~Alexander Povetkin and said: "Do you believe~~ in ~~magic? We'll get your father back, but you'll have to become world champion for that!"~~		Alexander Povetkin delivered the thriller, Robert Helenius the action, finally allowing us to say again that heavyweight boxing is exciting once more. But no sooner is the action thriller over than boredom threatens to return in the form of Evander Holyfield.

	~~Povetkin had taken heavy blows in~~ the ~~heavyweight world championship fight against Ruslan Chagaev,~~ and for ~~a short time he had even been on shaky legs - so Atlas mentioned~~ the ~~deceased father to motivate Povetkin~~. ~~It helped:~~ Povetkin ~~found his way back into this fight, with a technically and tactically good performance Povetkin defeated his opponent clearly and unanimously (116:112, 117:113, 117:113) on points.~~		We take a look at heavyweight boxing below the Klitschko era and have identified the potential opponents for the new WBA world champion. But why was Povetkin able to become world champion in the first place?

	Povetkin hinted at his talent as a technically excellent fighter early and late in the match, but showed himself to be largely vulnerable defensively - prompting Atlas to keep urging him to keep his opponent at a distance and dance around him.		'''Title inflation is part of everyday life'''

	Povetkin ~~followed his trainer's instructions, fought in a disciplined manner and dominated~~ and ~~overwhelmed a tired~~ Chagaev ~~without really shining~~. ~~Again and again he brought his leading hand and a few uppercuts~~ to the ~~finish~~, ~~rarely did he manage to get nice combinations~~. ~~He achieved some clear hits to his opponent's head~~, but ~~they weren~~'t ~~powerful enough~~ to ~~score a knockdown~~.		Alexander Povetkin and Ruslan Chagaev boxed for the WBA heavyweight world championship on Saturday. This was only possible because the WBA titleholder, Wladimir Klitschko, was suddenly elevated to the status of "Superchamp" by the WBA. The reason lies in the fact that with two titles, the organization can collect twice as many "sanction fees" for a world championship fight. An absurdity, but unfortunately commonplace in the boxing world. So, putting aside the fact that the fight between the two former amateur world champions wasn't a true world title bout, it certainly brought some excitement to the division.

	~~"Chagaev~~ was a ~~difficult opponent~~, ~~it was a tough fight~~,~~" said~~ the ~~31-year-old Povetkin after~~ the ~~duel~~, ~~"I believe that my father now sees and hears me~~ and ~~is proud of what I have achieved." It was~~ the ~~22nd victory for Povetkin in~~ the ~~22nd professional fight, after this victory he can call himself world champion~~ of the ~~World Boxing Association (WBA)~~.		But the second main event of the Erfurt boxing evening was also a real thriller. Finnish boxer Robert Helenius, also under contract with the German Sauerland stable, defeated former world champion Siarhei Liakhovich. So, under the Klitschko dynasty, there are definitely some interesting fights taking place. In the world of ordinary boxers, there's still excitement, and the successors to the dynasty of invincible giants from Ukraine are champing at the bit. So, what's next for Alexander Povetkin?

	~~It was an extremely interesting boxing evening~~ in ~~Erfurt~~, ~~because three potential challengers~~ to the ~~Klitschko brothers competed, two even~~ in ~~a direct fight against each other. But it was also a grotesque event~~, ~~because~~ the ~~duel between~~ Povetkin ~~and Chagaev was declared for~~ the ~~WBA World Championship - which only people with~~ a ~~childishly naive mind registered without shaking their heads~~.		Sauerland, on the sidelines of the fight, brought in former world champion Evander Holyfield. Speaking of bringing things into the picture: in the independent rankings, Robert Helenius has even managed to get ahead of world champion Povetkin. So, when discussing the most interesting fighters in the heavyweight division, the name Helenius is at least as intriguing as Povetkin's. Before we consider the potential of these two great hopes in boxing's premier division, let's take a brief look back at Saturday.

	~~Everyone else rubbed their eyes in amazement and asked themselves~~: ~~How can that be? Wladimir Klitschko just won this title against David Haye! The simple as well as sports~~-~~wise highly questionable explanation: after his success against Haye, the WBA had promoted Wladimir Klitschko to the so~~-~~called Super Champion and declared the Regular title vacant~~. ~~"It~~'~~s all about TV money. You can~~'~~t explain that to normal people," said Klitschko~~'~~s manager Bernd Bönte.~~		'''The thriller: Alexander Povetkin (22-0-0) vs. Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1)'''

	Of course, neither the Sauerland boxing stable, which organized the boxing evening in Erfurt, nor the boxing protagonists of the Saturday event and certainly not the Klitschkos can do anything with the title inflation by the Panama-based association. The observers had no choice but to smile at the nickname World Championship and see the evening as an opportunity for three talented heavyweights to present themselves for a fight against one of the Klitschkos.[https://www.~~sueddeutsche~~.de/sport/~~schwergewichts~~-~~boxen~~-~~die~~-~~klitschkos~~-~~sehen~~-es-~~gelassen~~-1.~~1135849~~]		[https://www.stern.de/sport/sportwelt/boxen-boxing-day---povetkin-und-helenius-sorgen-fuer-spannung-3922414.html]

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	[[~~File:Alexander Povetkin vs. Ruslan Chagaev (poster).PNG~~\|~~right\|250px]]~~		*The bout [[Television Viewership Of Boxing Fights In Germany\|averaged 3.35 million viewers]] on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.
	*The bout averaged 3.35 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	*The bout averaged 3.35 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.		*The bout averaged 3.35 million viewers on [[ARD\|Das Erste]], generating 17.1 market share.

	~~<big>'''The Klitschkos Take It Easy'''</big>~~
	~~[[File:Alexander Povetkin vs. Ruslan Chagaev (poster).PNG\|right\|250px]]~~

	~~<small>By Juergen Schmieder, ''Suddeutsche Zeitung'', August 28, 2011</small>~~

	Who gets to challenge the Klitschko brothers? In Erfurt, Alexander Povetkin presented himself as a possible opponent - he won an exciting but not spectacular fight against Ruslan Chagaev. The Finn Robert Helenius also brings himself into the conversation with a win. And then there's Evander Holyfield making claims at the fifth reign.

	After the eighth round, Teddy Atlas no longer wanted to give his protege any more tactical instructions, but instead introduced an emotional component. The legendary boxing trainer, who once held a gun to Mike Tyson's head to motivate him, squared off to Alexander Povetkin and said: "Do you believe in magic? We'll get your father back, but you'll have to become world champion for that!"

	Povetkin had taken heavy blows in the heavyweight world championship fight against Ruslan Chagaev, and for a short time he had even been on shaky legs - so Atlas mentioned the deceased father to motivate Povetkin. It helped: Povetkin found his way back into this fight, with a technically and tactically good performance Povetkin defeated his opponent clearly and unanimously (116:112, 117:113, 117:113) on points.

	It was an exciting duel, but not very spectacular and a treat in terms of boxing. Povetkin hinted at his talent as a technically excellent fighter early and late in the match, but showed himself to be largely vulnerable defensively - prompting Atlas to keep urging him to keep his opponent at a distance and dance around him.

	Povetkin followed his trainer's instructions, fought in a disciplined manner and dominated and overwhelmed a tired Chagaev without really shining. Again and again he brought his leading hand and a few uppercuts to the finish, rarely did he manage to get nice combinations. He achieved some clear hits to his opponent's head, but they weren't powerful enough to score a knockdown.

	"Chagaev was a difficult opponent, it was a tough fight," said the 31-year-old Povetkin after the duel, "I believe that my father now sees and hears me and is proud of what I have achieved." It was the 22nd victory for Povetkin in the 22nd professional fight, after this victory he can call himself world champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA).

	It was an extremely interesting boxing evening in Erfurt, because three potential challengers to the Klitschko brothers competed, two even in a direct fight against each other. But it was also a grotesque event, because the duel between Povetkin and Chagaev was declared for the WBA World Championship - which only people with a childishly naive mind registered without shaking their heads.

	Everyone else rubbed their eyes in amazement and asked themselves: How can that be? Wladimir Klitschko just won this title against David Haye! The simple as well as sports-wise highly questionable explanation: after his success against Haye, the WBA had promoted Wladimir Klitschko to the so-called Super Champion and declared the Regular title vacant. "It's all about TV money. You can't explain that to normal people," said Klitschko's manager Bernd Bönte.

	Of course, neither the Sauerland boxing stable, which organized the boxing evening in Erfurt, nor the boxing protagonists of the Saturday event and certainly not the Klitschkos can do anything with the title inflation by the Panama-based association. The observers had no choice but to smile at the nickname World Championship and see the evening as an opportunity for three talented heavyweights to present themselves for a fight against one of the Klitschkos.[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/schwergewichts-boxen-die-klitschkos-sehen-es-gelassen-1.1135849]

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 Of course, neither the Sauerland boxing stable, which organized the boxing evening in Erfurt, nor the boxing protagonists of the Saturday event and certainly not the Klitschkos can do anything with the title inflation by the Panama-based association. The observers had no choice but to smile at the nickname World Championship and see the evening as an opportunity for three talented heavyweights to present themselves for a fight against one of the Klitschkos.[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/schwergewichts-boxen-die-klitschkos-sehen-es-gelassen-1.1135849]