Whyte v Povetkin II Fight Thread

Morrison J · 27-03-2021 6:46pm #1

Actually looking forward to this more than I thought I would. Have a sneaky feeling Povetkin might do it again. Whyte coming in much lighter so expecting him to try move more but don't think he has the jab or movement to stay at range for 12 rounds like Joshua did against Ruiz for example. Think Povetkin works the body well again and eventually gets to him. Might be wrong and Povetkin coming off covid might have aged a lot more in the last few months but we'll see. Just think Whyte has so many flaws and is always that bit too hittable and against a puncher like Povetkin he's always going to be playing with fire.

Senor Frog · 27-03-2021 8:17pm

Kingdom Vs Mckinson is on at the min ,good fight so far , interesting clash of styles

Mantis Toboggan · 27-03-2021 8:20pm

I'd watch this if it wasn't ppv, some dose, I'll watch it tomorrow on sky. I'd imagine should just have enough this time but you can never rule povetkin out.

Big Ears · 27-03-2021 8:35pm

While Povrtkin has the power to knock Whyte out again I think it's unlikely.
His own punch resistance looks completely gone and even a conservative Whyte should manage to finish him this time.

Interesting clash of styles here alright, neither man likely to reach the level they think they will, but a decent domestic clash.

walshb · 27-03-2021 9:22pm

Hatton fight on yet?

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 9:31pm

Hatton fight just finished, only four rounds, do you want to know the score or will I put in spoiler tags?

walshb · 27-03-2021 9:33pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Hatton fight just finished, only four rounds, do you want to know the score or will I put in spoiler tags?

Yes. Score, please..

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 9:35pm

40-36 to Hatton, only caught the last two rounds. Guy he was fighting was old but durable. Interviews with Campbell, the uncle and the old man. All saying they saw "flashes of what he could do", but a lot of work to do.

What time am I calling round to yours with my "Body Snatcher" t-shirt for the main event?

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 9:48pm

Cheesman fight up now.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 9:49pm

They made the point on commentary that he looked more like Matthew Hatton than Ricky... I just thought “hard luck Campbell...” I agree. He was very rushed and nervous but that’s to be expected. Cheeseman & JJ Metcalf on now. Record of 21-0 at 32 and pretty unheard of is strange. They’re gushing about this fight so let’s see what happens.

On the main card I reckon Whyte will iron Povetkin out. How I’d love a repeat.

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 9:52pm

squinn2912 wrote: »

On the main card I reckon Whyte will iron Povetkin out. How I’d love a repeat.

Should be a guaranteed barnstormer all the same. No AJ vs Ruiz II here, this will be two gunslingers.

megadodge · 27-03-2021 9:54pm

Really looking forward to Cheeseman and Metcalf. Expect a lot of punches to land here.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 9:57pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Should be a guaranteed barnstormer all the same. No AJ vs Ruiz II here, this will be two gunslingers.

I hope you’re right buddy. I agree with some of the guys on here. If Whyte tries to box this one he’s very open I think he’s as well really go for it.

Think Cheeseman is up two rounds here. Not that much in it. Metcalf looks more powerful but not making it count yet anyhow.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 10:04pm

Wow. I thought the towel might come in there. Metcalf all over the place.

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 10:08pm

squinn2912 wrote: »

Wow. I thought the towel might come in there. Metcalf all over the place.

I thought the ref should have stood in for an eight count at least.
Incredible resilience shown from Metcalfe and he's still throwing.
You do wonder how this "strong chin" comes back to haunt them in later life.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 10:09pm

Excellent response from Metcalf def won that round holding centre of the ring. Fair play to him for that.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 10:17pm

Very entertaining fight this. I’ve got it 4-3 at the moment. When Metcalf walks through the punches he looks very good, but he’s very open for the overhand shot.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 10:25pm

Metcalf needs a big round now. Cheesman Won that round but he took some leather too. Metcalf looking very tired now.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 10:35pm

That was a brilliant fight! Metcalf rolled the dice and stepped on the gas chasing a hurt Cheesman and left himself open, got caught and the tank was too empty to beat a very slow count. Sad in a way it didn’t go to the cards. I had it 6-5 I thought Metcalf was just about claiming the 11th.

Johner · 27-03-2021 10:37pm

Really enjoyable fight alright. Cheeseman has one god awful defence though, takes far too many shots to be any good at a higher level.

megadodge · 27-03-2021 10:40pm

Just as expected, that was a very entertaining fight. Brutal finish.
Cheeseman is always in good fights. So honest. So hittable.

walshb · 27-03-2021 10:40pm

Give us a heads up when main fight in..

PunkIPA · 27-03-2021 10:43pm

Absolutely terrific scrap, that. Credit to Metcalf, showed a granite chin to weather those shots in the fourth. Cheeseman is tremendous value. Fair play to Eddie, the card has been good so far.

PunkIPA · 27-03-2021 10:51pm

I fancy Whyte to try and blow Povetkin out early in the main event. He's been looking in great nick over the last few weeks. It's not really in his nature to fight off the back foot and if he's too cautious he's just inviting Povetkin to land another one of those peaches.

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 10:58pm

Wardley vs Molina on now, ring walks taking place now.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 11:05pm

Molina did ok that round.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 11:09pm

Wardley can move well but he’s very awkward. I think if Molina had more ambition and went after him a bit more he’d cause him plenty of problems.

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 11:11pm

Wardley not showing a lot of respect, this could end badly for him.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 11:13pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Wardley not showing a lot of respect, this could end badly for him.

It could but Molina doesn’t really look like he wants it enough. Bossing things and then turns his back the minute anything happens. Ive always felt if he’d ever got himself in decent shape he’d have a bit more to offer.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 11:20pm

He’s a strong boy with a lot of attributes but that was a poor showing. Molina didn’t really want to know any time it got hard or busy. I begrudge him the title fights he got, not earned at all.

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 11:21pm

"I thought he was hit on the back of the head, but at the end of the day it's a fight".
So the rules don't count if it's the home fighter.

Nathan Gorman won his fight tonight as well by the look of Boxrec, he has won two since losing to Daniel Dubois.

PEACEBROTHER · 27-03-2021 11:25pm

Think wardley tripped him and Molina hit his head on ground

But agree wardley looked very average and Molina looked so uninterested and scared even once he got bit rough

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 11:30pm

I fear a Deontay Wilder type grounding for Fabio wardley in his future. I don't think he has the ability to back up his arrogance.

megadodge · 27-03-2021 11:33pm

Bit of a shock on BT there with Willie Hutchinson being beaten by stoppage in the 5th.

It was the first test for Hutchinson, who is skilled and was an excellent underage amateur, but he was beaten by a harder man.

squinn2912 · 27-03-2021 11:34pm

generalgerry wrote: »

I fear a Deontay Wilder type grounding for Fabio wardley in his future. I don't think he has the ability to back up his arrogance.

Eventually maybe but I don’t think he’ll ever meet Wilder. I think Daniel Dubois would give him an almighty hiding

generalgerry · 27-03-2021 11:41pm

Ring walk for Dillian now. It's on. Some shock the last time, gonna be another toss of the coin this time.

Dealer, deal the cards!

x PyRo · 27-03-2021 11:45pm

Looking forward to this, think Whyte will KO him - and is much better than people give him credit for.

PunkIPA · 27-03-2021 11:46pm

Whyte looks like he means business. Big Povetkin fan too. He has that classic Eastern ice in the veins demeanour.

robwen · 27-03-2021 11:50pm

You'd love to see the Russian do it again but can't see past White

PunkIPA · 27-03-2021 11:51pm

Nice touch of class from Whyte with the Hagler tribute on his robe.

PunkIPA · 27-03-2021 11:51pm

robwen wrote: »

You'd love to see the Russian do it again but can't see past White

Genuinely conflicted as to who I want to see win :pac: I like them both.

normanoffside · 27-03-2021 11:59pm

Povetkin doesn't look right here

walshb · 28-03-2021 12:01am

normanoffside wrote: »

Povetkin doesn't look right here

Very disjointed

A Shaved Duck? · 28-03-2021 12:03am

Commentary instantly annoying..

PunkIPA · 28-03-2021 12:05am

Have to respect Whyte's aggression here.

Joeseph Balls · 28-03-2021 12:05am

Povetkin caught heavy there

carltonleon · 28-03-2021 12:09am

Just don’t think that Whyte has the gas tank to go into the later rounds against the likes of Wilder Joshua Fury et all. I think he beats Povetkin but against the top boys he won’t have enough