Alexander Povetkin: biography and the best fights of the Russian boxer

Boxing is a game for real men who have good physical preparation and strong character. It is necessary to withstand the fight with dignity and at the same time to show the audience a vivid fight. Russia is famous for its boxers around the world, vivid examples - Nikolai Valuev and Alexander Povetkin. They belong to the category of heavyweights.

Young years of the boxer

Born Povetkin Alexander Vladimirovich September 2, 1979 in the city of Kursk. Since childhood, the boy liked karate and hand-to-hand fighting. At the age of thirteen, I started boxing. For his age, he was too thin and tall. But in the character of Alexander there was courage and determination. Initially, he went to training with his younger brother Vladimir, whom the coach considered more promising. But because of the illness, the junior's career came to an end. So Alexander continued to do boxing himself. Initially, he did not take this sport seriously, but the first tournament brought him victory - in 1995 in the junior championship of Russia.

Alexander Povetkin always conducted the preparatory training before the fight in the most serious and careful manner. Opponents, he chose especially those who are stronger, it helped to temper and demand more from himself. It was this approach that enabled Alexander to win in all battles.

In 1997, in the European Junior Championships, Povetkin participated, but unfortunately, lost. Such an event did not break the athlete, but only pushed him to more intense training. And three years later he achieved his goal - won a professional European championship.

Victory Povetkin 2001-2005 in amateur boxing

In addition to playing sports, Alexander was still studying at a branch of the Moscow Law Institute in Kursk. It was not difficult for him to combine his favorite business with his studies, so the athlete successfully graduated from the university and received a higher education.

In amateur boxing, Alexander Povetkin's biography is related to heavyweight. In this weight category for a long time, the unchanged leader was Alexei Lezin. But Alexander used to win - that's his character. He was able to achieve recognition among the boxers, heavyweights. In 2001 Povetkin wins in the next battle and achieves the desired result - replacing the leader Lezin. In the boxing world, this was the most unexpected news, and Sasha was immediately included in the national team.

Equally successful was the 2002 athlete. In February-March, he won two international tournaments - in Rome and Plovdiv. In May, he secured the title of Russia's strongest heavyweight champion at the national championship. And in August he won the European championship.

In 2004, boxer Alexander Povetkin participated in the Olympic Games and in the European Championships, where he also showed brilliant skills and became a winner.

Up the career ladder

When Povetkin turned 27 years old, he began to engage in boxing at a professional level. Acted under the auspices of the German promotional company. The competition was mainly held in Germany. In all sixteen fights, the athlete won. In the professional world of boxing Alexander Povetkin did not change his manner: he often attacked, was aggressive. This athlete moves well in the ring, anticipates the opponent's blows. Constant grueling workouts give positive results. From 2005 to 2010, the boxer had nineteen fights in the professional ring. It is important to note that in all fights he won the victory for the most part by knockouts.

Rivals Alexander Povetkin

For the entire time of his sports career, the boxer fought with strong opponents. He believed that a professional should choose a decent couple. After all, the stronger the opponent, the more pleasant the victory.

Discussing the battles of Alexander Povetkin, the press and Russian experts often put forward their own versions of the development of events, trying to predict who will win, which boxer will have tactics.

In Athens (at the Olympic Games), Alexander defeated the Kazakh Muktarkhan Dildabekov. This is the silver medalist of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Also, the boxer defeated his long-time opponent Roberto Camarella (Italian).

In America, in New Jersey, Alexander Povetkin and Mariusz Wah met in sparring. A Russian and a Pole, under the supervision of their coaches, staged an incredible battle. After the fight, Vakh said that it was an honor for him to work together with Povetkin. He considers him one of the strongest heavyweight boxers in the world.

Upcoming fight with Klitschko

Gradually, year after year, the athlete improved his skills, more and more hard trained. And in 2013 the most long-awaited fight took place - Alexander Povetkin against Vladimir Klichko. For more than five years, fans, and the boxers themselves, had been waiting for this battle in the ring. Newspapers came up with intriguing titles for articles. On the forums there was a constant discussion of the upcoming battle.

Experts in the field of boxing said that there was more chance of winning from Vladimir. After all, Klitschko has more experience, and he has a higher class. Bookmakers Povetkin gave about 15 percent of the opportunity to win.

Physically, Klitschko is stronger than Alexander, he is taller, his arms are longer, the impact is tougher. But there was one "but"! Povetkin's desire to win was twice as strong.

Tips before the fight

On the eve of the fight, Alexander was constantly trying to help with a kind word. Experts advised that he needed to do, how to behave. Many believed that to defeat Klitschko, you need to knock him out. It sounds a little impudent and self-confident, but it's worth trying to do it.

Sports experts predicted a stubborn duel, because each of the boxers had something to prove! Everyone was interested in the outcome of the battle, because Alexander Povetkin, Vladimir Klitschko - strong athletes. The duel should be bright and entertaining. Millions of Russians and Ukrainians were eagerly awaiting this fight.

Briefly about the enemy Povetkin

Wladimir Klitschko is a professional boxer, he has a colossal experience. During his career, he spent 62 fights, 60 of them won (50 by KO). This is a strong opponent. Vladimir defeated such well-known boxers as Ruslan Chagaev, David Haye, Marius Wach. He is the owner of champion titles by the versions of WBO, WBA, IBO, IBF. The height of Klitschko is 198 centimeters, weight is 109 kilograms, the swing of arms is 206 centimeters.

Also Vladimir owns a champion belt according to The Ring. Such an opponent can not be underestimated. And Alexander with great respect, but without fear, treated Vladimir.

The long-awaited battle!

And on October 5, 2013, a fight took place between Povetkin and Klitschko. It was a really interesting professional fight. Alexander defeated, but stood all twelve rounds. Over the last five years of his career, Klitschko Povetkin was the third opponent who heard the last gong, standing on his own feet. Before that, they were high-profile boxers David Haye and Marius Wach.

Each round of Klitschko's fight with Povetkin was strained, the audience froze in anticipation. The fight was getting hotter and getting more interesting, it was difficult to predict the result. Although the slight superiority of Vladimir still was noticeable. In the seventh round was a difficult moment for Alexander, he could not resist the impact of the Ukrainian boxer. But the Russian arose and continued the fight. Vladimir at a press conference said that if he could finish the fight ahead of time, he would not miss such a chance. But Povetkin was a worthy opponent.

Intentions of the Russian boxer

After the defeat, the athlete did not lose heart, but only strengthened his training. Alexander
Very much wants once again to fight with Vladimir and win. For today Povetkin is predicted a successful future in professional boxing. After all, in this difficult battle he retained his face. The organizer of the fight Andrei Ryabinsky made it clear that, regardless of the outcome of the fight, Alexander will be a welcome client of the company "World of Boxing".

Now it is important to determine the path of the athlete himself - to understand what road his story leads to the winning of the championship belt. Coach Alexander Povetkin Konstantin Dzyu was removed from his post. The boxer's team initially wanted to invite Freddie Roach, but he could not agree with him. Then the American Stacey McKinley was invited to increase his preparation. He worked with Guillermo Jones, who won in the ring of Russian Denis Lebedev. McKinley in the press said that his new ward - Alexander Povetkin - will be able to defeat Klitschko by knockout in the tenth round.

Outstanding fights

October 27, 2007 in Germany held a terrific fight. In the ring met Alexander Povetkin and Chris Byrd. From the first minute of the fight, the Russian boxer was able to guess the weak points of the American in defensive constructions. Alexander beat precisely and strongly, alternating crosses with direct impacts. From the sixth round, Povetkin's advantage was evident. Byrd demonstrated miracles of fortitude, and he managed to even carry out several successful strikes. But in the eleventh round, Alexander just suppressed his opponent, and the seconds of Chris stopped the fight. Thus, the victory automatically won Povetkin.

September 29, 2012 was no less spectacular battle between Alexander and Hasim Rahman. From the second round, Povetkin began to hit the American exactly. Hasim constantly kept his hands on the rope, so as not to fall. There was another fight. The referee disconnected the boxers, but did not stop the fight. After that, Povetkin simply pounced on Rahman and made two accurate shots, after which the American could not continue the fight. The referee stopped the fight, and Alexander defended the WBA title for the third time.

Fights with Cedric Boswell and Ruslan Chagaev

In 2011, the best battles of Alexander Povetkin were held. In Finland, he fought with 43-year-old Cedric Boswell, who easily knocked out in the eighth round. The entire match was a Russian leader, and the American only tried to defend himself. On August 27, Alexander Povetkin and Ruslan Chagaev met in Germany in the ring. The battle was very interesting: before the sixth round the Russian leader was leading, then the advantage was transferred to the opponent. By the end of the fight Povetkin again surpassed Chagaev in the number of strikes. As a result, the judges unanimously gave victory to Alexander.

Povetkin is a strong boxer, his career in professional boxing is not over yet. The athlete trains, sets goals and stubbornly goes to them.