Bleacher Report - Boxing: Klitschko vs. Povetkin: Winner, Scorecard and Analysis

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Klitschko vs. Povetkin: Winner, Scorecard and Analysis Oct 5th 2013, 20:58, by Brian Mazique Another opponent, another victory for Wladimir Klitschko. WBA Heavyweight title holder Alexander Povetkin (26-1) was suppose to be a challenge for the lineal champion, but on Saturday at Olimpiyskiy in his home country of Russia, Povetkin failed like the previous challengers to the heavyweight king's crown. Klitschko improved to 61-3 and added Povetkin's WBA title to his mantle by defeating the game Russian via unanimous decision. Per the HBO's broadcast, judges Ted Gimza, Glenn Feldman, Philippe Verbeke all scored the fight 119-104, as did I and HBO's Harold Lederman. Klitschko floored Povetkin four times in the fight, three times in seventh round. It seemed Povetkin would be finished for sure in the seventh frame, but his toughness was far beyond what most expected. He didn't have many highlights in the fight, but he showed he could take some serious shots and he simply refused to quit. Klitschko used some questionable pushing and leaning tactics throughout the bout. He continuously jumped in to lean on top of Povetkin's head. The champion even pushed Povetkin down on multiple occasions. The tactics may not have entirely dictated the result, but Klitschko's dirty fighting didn't make things any easier for Povetkin. In Klitschko's defense, referee Luis Pabon allowed him to use these tactics without penalizing him until the 11th round. Pabon took a point away from Klitschko for shoving Povetkin to the mat for what seemed like the 10th time. This performance was a winning one, but nothing that will excite the boxing community, or win the champion any fans. Aside from his rule-defying strategies, Klitschko showed great fatigue late in the fight. After his barrage in the seventh round, he employed even more pushing and leaning than he had in earlier rounds. It was clear he was spent and just wanted to survive and avoid the disqualification. That type of finish isn't exactly an example of closing the show in style. Is Klitschko a great champion? Yes, but this fight is a clear example as to why he hasn't endeared himself to many fans in the sport.   Follow me for musings on boxing, MMA, the NBA, the WWE and sports video games.   Read more Boxing news on BleacherReport.com

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