Former WBA world heavyweight titlist Alexander Povetkin 35-2 (24 KOs) dug deep in the later rounds to earn a unanimous decision over Hughie Fury 23-3 (13 KOs) on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London.
39 year old Povetkin struggled with the movement of Fury in the early sessions, but by the halfway mark was forcing the stylish Brit to hold excessively to survive short explosive bursts.. Povetkin’s pressure down the stretch earned him the victory, although I did find the 117-111 points tallies a little wide.. Hughie boxed competently, but too often opted to box defensively, in yet another high profile opportunity where he lacked devil..
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