Purse Bids for Povetkin-Klitschko
The two fighters’ promoters have failed to agree a deal, so the WBA unification bout will go to auction, Povetkin’s manager tells us.
View ArticleLawsuit Threat over Klitschko Delay
The manager of Russian challenger Alexander Povetkin is mulling a lawsuit against the WBA for allowing the Ukrainian super-champion to delay their upcoming bout.
View ArticleKlitschko Could Face Pianeta on May 4 - Report
Four-belt heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko could have an optional title defense lined up against Italy's Francesco Pianeta on May 4, the boxrec.com site reported Thursday.
View ArticlePovetkin-Oquendo Fight Rumors False, Manager Says
Alexander Povetkin’s manager is denying media reports the regular WBA heavyweight champion will fight Fres Oquendo in Moscow on May 17.
View ArticlePovetkin Eyeing Title Defense in May - Manager
WBA heavyweight regular champion Alexander Povetkin is likely to take a voluntary defense May 17 while he waits to fight Wladimir Klitschko.
View ArticlePovetkin to Face Wawrzyk in Voluntary Title Defense
WBA heavyweight regular champion Alexander Povetkin will fight Poland’s Andrzej Wawrzyk in a voluntary defense of his title, fighter’s manager said Thursday.
View ArticleKlitschko-Povetkin Set for August 31 in Moscow
Four-belt world heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko will take on unbeaten WBA regular champion Alexander Povetkin on August 31 in Moscow, Povetkin’s promoter Vlad Hrunov told R-Sport on...
View ArticleKlitschko-Povetkin Can Draw 55,000 - Hrunov
Boxing promoter Vladimir Hrunov said he expects up to 55,000 spectators to pack the arena hosting this summer's highly anticipated fight between Alexander Povetkin and Wladimir Klitschko.
View ArticleDate for Klitschko-Povetkin Slips Back
The long-awaited WBA heavyweight clash between super champion Wladimir Klitschko and regular champion Alexander Povetkin could be delayed until October.
View ArticlePovetkin Makes Short Work of Wawrzyk in Klitschko Warm-Up
Alexander Povetkin beat Andrzej Wawrzyk in a violent three-round knockout to retain the regular WBA heavyweight title.
View ArticlePovetkin Mimics 'Rocky IV' With Klitschko Training Plans
In a scenario reminiscent of the film “Rocky IV”, Alexander Povetkin will train in the wilds of Kyrgyzstan for his upcoming bout with Wladimir Klitschko.
View ArticlePovetkin-Klitschko Fight Confirmed – Organizer
Wladimir Klitschko's WBA heavyweight title defense against Alexander Povetkin has been confirmed for October 5 and all the relevant contracts signed, fight organizer Andrei Ryabinsky told R-Sport on...
View ArticlePovetkin to Work With Trainer Roach for Klitschko Fight
Russia’s Alexander Povetkin will work with Mike Tyson’s former trainer Freddie Roach as he prepares to take on multiple world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.
View ArticleBoxing: Klitschko Likens Povetkin to Mike Tyson
Wladimir Klitschko has likened the Russian challenger for his quartet of heavyweight titles to Mike Tyson ahead of the October 5 bout against Alexander Povetkin in Moscow.
View ArticleTickets for Klitschko-Povetkin Fight Soar to $5,000
Tickets for the highly anticipated bout between Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin in Moscow went on sale Monday with some going for as much as $5,000.
View ArticleBoxing: Klitschko Desperate to Hand Povetkin First Loss
Four-belt world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko vowed he would “do anything” to hand Alexander Povetkin his first defeat when the two meet Saturday.
View ArticleKlitschko Crushes Povetkin to Defend World Titles
Wladimir Klitschko put Alexander Povetkin through a 12-round pummeling Sunday to defend his four heavyweight titles with ease in a points win over the previously unbeaten Russian in Moscow.
View ArticlePovetkin’s Camp Protests Referee After Defeat to Klitschko
Alexander Povetkin’s agent Dmitry Ivanov demanded punishment for Luis Pabon, the referee who oversaw the Russian’s crushing defeat to Wladimir Klitschko.
View ArticlePovetkin Challenges Wladimir Klitschko to Rematch
Russia’s Alexander Povetkin challenged Wladimir Klitschko to a rematch Wednesday, fewer than four days after being defeated by the Ukrainian.
View ArticleBoxer Povetkin Tipped for 2016 Olympic Return
Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin could make a rare return to the amateur ranks to aim for a second Olympic gold medal in 2016.
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