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Interesting to get another take from a Povektin supporter. I agree I probably undersold Takam a bit in naming him a journeyman, he's a very decent fighter from what I've seen. Still a much different matchup than Deontay presents, though.
I also think Povetkin's on the juice, didn't want to mention it in my first post (the only time i got dubbed was when I said I thought Reem and Brock were juicing back in the day, obviously was right about Reem) but yeah that's definitely a worry. It makes a lot of sense at this stage in his career and the way he's been ko'ing guys. Should be an interesting fight. Deontay does get tagged a lot, he gets tagged a little too much for my liking and he's been buzzed by guys that he should not have been being hit by let alone hurt by. that being said I think we see Povetkin's win streak come to an end here. Wouldn't' be surprised if Povetkin came in and got the W but I still favor the outside game and that right hand to get the job done from Deontay. He's light for a hw so i don't think he'll be able to tire Povetkin out on the inside as much as Wlad did but I do think he can keep his distance and if/When Povetkin closes in, he'll be able to hold and get that separation that he needs.
All in all I see this as a good test for Deontay that he'll ultimately pass. I definitely don't think he should be a huge favorite or anything, Pov is no joke, but I think Wilder should be able to keep his distance and his reach and power are gonna be big obstacles for Pov to overcome, so had to bet him as a small favorite, only 1.5u so not going big on it, possibly adding another .5u but that's probably my ceiling here. Should be interesting to see how Deontay pans out against a good test here nd if us Murricans have a big guy worth rooting for again.
I also think Povetkin's on the juice, didn't want to mention it in my first post (the only time i got dubbed was when I said I thought Reem and Brock were juicing back in the day, obviously was right about Reem) but yeah that's definitely a worry. It makes a lot of sense at this stage in his career and the way he's been ko'ing guys. Should be an interesting fight. Deontay does get tagged a lot, he gets tagged a little too much for my liking and he's been buzzed by guys that he should not have been being hit by let alone hurt by. that being said I think we see Povetkin's win streak come to an end here. Wouldn't' be surprised if Povetkin came in and got the W but I still favor the outside game and that right hand to get the job done from Deontay. He's light for a hw so i don't think he'll be able to tire Povetkin out on the inside as much as Wlad did but I do think he can keep his distance and if/When Povetkin closes in, he'll be able to hold and get that separation that he needs.
All in all I see this as a good test for Deontay that he'll ultimately pass. I definitely don't think he should be a huge favorite or anything, Pov is no joke, but I think Wilder should be able to keep his distance and his reach and power are gonna be big obstacles for Pov to overcome, so had to bet him as a small favorite, only 1.5u so not going big on it, possibly adding another .5u but that's probably my ceiling here. Should be interesting to see how Deontay pans out against a good test here nd if us Murricans have a big guy worth rooting for again.
not to sure though.. read mayweather called up Catterall to be his sparring partner in the past (has to be pretty good then) looks to have some nasty body punches and supreme confidence..
