Best fights of Alexander Povetkin
Over 16 years as a professional, Alexander Povetkin has compiled a 36-3-1 (25) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexander Povetkin KOs Dillian Whyte
On August 22, 2020 Alexander Povetkin fought Dillian Whyte for the WBC interim heavyweight title. Povetkin was 40 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Whyte was 32 with a record of 27-1. Whyte was on a 11-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Dillian Whyte via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Alexander Povetkin KOs Chris Byrd
On October 27, 2007 Alexander Povetkin faced Chris Byrd in a heavyweight bout. Povetkin was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Byrd was 37 with a record of 40-3-1. Povetkin was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Byrd was coming off a win. Povetkin stopped Chris Byrd via TKO in the 11th round.
3. Alexander Povetkin defeats Marco Huck
On February 25, 2012 Alexander Povetkin defended his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title against Marco Huck. Povetkin was 32 years old with a record of 23-0, and Huck was 27 with a record of 34-1. Povetkin was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Huck was on a 15-fight winning streak. Povetkin won via majority decision. Defended the title.
4. Alexander Povetkin KOs Carlos Takam
On October 24, 2014 Alexander Povetkin fought Carlos Takam for the WBC Silver heavyweight title. Povetkin was 35 years old with a record of 27-1, and Takam was 33 with a record of 30-1-1. Both Povetkin and Takam were coming off a win. Povetkin stopped Carlos Takam via KO in the 10th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
5. Alexander Povetkin loses to Wladimir Klitschko via unanimous decision
On October 5, 2013 Alexander Povetkin fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBO heavyweight titles. Povetkin was 34 years old with a record of 26-0, and Klitschko was 37 with a record of 60-3. Povetkin was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 18-fight winning streak. Povetkin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Klitschko.
6. Alexander Povetkin draws with Michael Hunter
On December 7, 2019 Alexander Povetkin faced Michael Hunter in a heavyweight bout. Povetkin was 40 years old with a record of 35-2, and Hunter was 31 with a record of 18-1. Povetkin was coming off a win and Hunter was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
7. Alexander Povetkin KOs Mike Perez
On May 22, 2015 Alexander Povetkin defended his WBC Silver heavyweight title against Mike Perez. Povetkin was 35 years old with a record of 28-1, and Perez was 29 with a record of 21-1-1. Povetkin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Perez was coming off a win. Povetkin stopped Mike Perez via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Alexander Povetkin KOs Mariusz Wach
On November 4, 2015 Alexander Povetkin defended his WBC Silver heavyweight title against Mariusz Wach. Povetkin was 36 years old with a record of 29-1, and Wach was 35 with a record of 31-1. Povetkin was on a 3-fight winning streak and Wach was on a 4-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Mariusz Wach via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
9. Alexander Povetkin KOs Hasim Rahman
On September 29, 2012 Alexander Povetkin defended his WBA (Regular) heavyweight title against Hasim Rahman. Povetkin was 33 years old with a record of 24-0, and Rahman was 39 with a record of 50-7-2. Povetkin was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Rahman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Hasim Rahman via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Alexander Povetkin KOs Mahmoud Charr
On May 30, 2014 Alexander Povetkin fought Mahmoud Charr for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. Povetkin was 34 years old with a record of 26-1, and Charr was 29 with a record of 26-1. Povetkin was coming off a loss, while Charr was on a 5-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Mahmoud Charr via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.