edit: all over <- Fight Night

Edited by BlueJay (27 Mar 2021 11.12pm)

Yep he should retire, his peak was sometime ago.

I can't help but get the impression that outside of the top two there's a lot of money being earned by some heavyweights who either past it or aren't that special.

Still, there are exciting heavyweights coming through....though Wardly looked moderate tonight at best.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Must admit I agree... At the weigh in yesterday that was the most flabby I've seen Povetkin.... Hey dont get me wrong you can't question the mans pedigree.. Olympic gold medallist and World Amateur gold medallist but Old Father time has caught up with him and he can retire a proud man.

Don't waste your time with jealousy. Sometimes your ahead, sometimes your behind, the race is long. But in the end it's only with yourself!!

Agreed... That would be a great fight... I also think Ruiz v Whyte would be a great spectacle... A proper tear up!.. I like Whyte but I stand by what I've said before.. In my opinion he will never win a World title.. He's just not good enough..

Don't waste your time with jealousy. Sometimes your ahead, sometimes your behind, the race is long. But in the end it's only with yourself!!

I think after 2021 and these two fights (providing all goes well) the titles will splinter again and I think Fury retires regardless.

If Whyte remains unbeaten in 21 or plays it safe and only takes a 'gimme' fight to stay active he should be in line for one of the belts.

I think that Whyte's punch resistance isn't what it was and while I think he could win a title I don't see him remaining a top contender or title holder for long.

Mentally I think Whyte is the type who loves boxing too much and he'll fight on too long for his health.....He's been a multi-millionaire for years now and he doesn't need the money.

I think boxing has an issue with older fighters in this regard, though I don't know what the answer is because ultimately it's your life, your health.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Yes, his movement was even more limited than the first time around. Heavyweights of course hang onto their power punch while waning in every other regard, but I'd have been surprised if Whyte had got caught again. Not a bad final payday for Povetkin by all accounts. Hopefully Whyte will get another title shot. Not as though he's the best heavyweight ever but he doesn't dodge fighters and has earned it.