Bleacher Report - Boxing: Klitschko vs. Povetkin: Heavyweight Title Bout Is Must-See TV for Boxing Fans

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Klitschko vs. Povetkin: Heavyweight Title Bout Is Must-See TV for Boxing Fans Oct 5th 2013, 12:00, by Patrick Clarke For boxing fans in America, Saturday's heavyweight title bout between Wladimir Klitschko (60-3, 51 KOs) and Alexander Povetkin (26-0, 18 KOs) will offer a rare opportunity to enjoy one of the sport's brightest stars, making it must-see television. The championship fight in Moscow will be broadcast on HBO on Saturday afternoon (3:30 p.m. ET), meaning that American boxing fans will have a shot to see one of the most beloved heavyweights for the first time in a long time.  The Ukrainian hasn't fought in the United States since 2008 and many of his most recent fights have been limited to overseas audiences. While there are plenty of flaws in the younger Klitschko brother's game, he remains an influential figure in the sport of boxing and is one of the more dominant fighters to ever step inside a ring, having won 60 of 63 professional fights, including 18 straight since 2004. And at age 37, Klitschko is in the twilight of his career, so there's no guarantee American boxing fans will get another chance to see him performing at the highest level. There's no telling how many more times the man they call "Dr. Steelhammer" will fight, let alone how many more times he'll be squaring off with heavyweight world championships on the line. Plus, it's not like Klitschko is taking on a scrub either.  His opponent on Saturday, 34-year-old Russian Alexander Povetkin, is a perfect 26-0 for his career and boasts 18 devastating knockouts. He also won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. Consequently, fans tuning in this weekend will catch a glimpse of two of the sport's best. The storylines write themselves, and as a boxing fan that's all you can ask for. Povetkin is fighting to maintain his unblemished mark and snag Klitschko's WBA and IBF titles. On the other side, Klitschko is fighting for not only his legacy but his own streak and titles. While the heavyweight division in boxing is far from what it used to be, Klitschko is one of the best to ever to grace the ring. Saturday's outcome could influence how he's remembered and where he winds up among the sport's biggest and baddest when it's all said and done.    Follow Bleacher Report Featured Columnist Patrick Clarke on Twitter.  Read more Boxing news on BleacherReport.com

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