Alexander Povetkin knocked out a fighter who defeated one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
In his magnificent career, ‘Sasha’ proved himself as one of the most fearsome punchers of his generation, knocking out a plethora of top fighters with his ruthless left hook.
En route to claiming the WBA Regular heavyweight championship, Povetkin compiled a fantastic resume.
And in a tremendous display, he triumphed over a former two-time world champion.
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Alexander Povetkin finished Chris Byrd in a statement performance
On October 27, 2007, Alexander Povetkin took on Chris Byrd at The Messe Erfurt in Germany.
The American presented by far the biggest challenge of the Russian’s career at that point. After all, Byrd had defeated Vitali Klitschko in a monstrous upset and also had a win on his record over Evander Holyfield.
While renowned for his physical toughness, the Michigan fighter was no match for his younger opponent.
A determined Povetkin came out with a point to prove, applying copious amounts of pressure on the veteran.
Slowly but surely, the future superstar began to wear his opponent down, finding openings for his heavy shots.
By the eleventh round, Povetkin was landing almost at will, prompting his foe’s corner to throw in the towel.
Alexander Povetkin wobbled Anthony Joshua before getting knocked out
Over a decade after his victory over Byrd, on September 22, 2018, Povetkin challenged Anthony Joshua for the WBA, IBF and WBO world titles.
While the fans at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, hoped to see the former champion lose, the away fighter was determined to upset the apple cart.
And in the first round, he made his presence felt.
In a moment of madness, Povetkin rocked Joshua with a massive left hook.