Alexander Povetkin losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Alexander Povetkin has compiled a 36-3-1 (25) record, including 17 title fights. He has three losses, all of them in title fights.
3. Alexander Povetkin loses to Dillian Whyte in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 27, 2021 Alexander Povetkin defended his WBC interim heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte. It was their second meeting. Povetkin was 41 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Whyte was 32 with a record of 27-2. Povetkin was coming off a win, while Whyte was coming off a loss. Whyte stopped Povetkin via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
2. Alexander Povetkin loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On September 22, 2018 Alexander Povetkin fought Anthony Joshua for the IBF, IBO, WBA (Super), and WBO heavyweight titles. Povetkin was 39 years old with a record of 34-1, and Joshua was 28 with a record of 21-0. Povetkin was on a 8-fight winning streak and Joshua was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Joshua stopped Povetkin via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. 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.