Boxing Results - Alexander Povetkin speaks after defeat of Hasim Rahman

Boxing Results - Alexander Povetkin speaks after defeat of Hasim Rahman
By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing (Sept 29, 2012)
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Alexander Povetkin
By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing. Hamburg, Germany. On Saturday, Alexander Povetkin defeated Hasim Rahman with a 2nd round stoppage. The fight was shown live on EPIX.

The fight was stopped in the 2 round when Rahman who was pressed against the ropes and unable to defend himself left the Ref with no choice but to step in and call a halt to the action at 1 minute and 36 seconds into the round.  With the victory, Povetkin keeps his W.B.A. heavyweight championship title.

With the victory, Povetkin professional record improves to 25-0-17 KOs). Rahman sees his record drop to 50-8-2.

After defeating Rahman, Povetkin stated: "We just began working with (trainer) Kostya Tszyu. But we’re doing well and I’m giving my best. I wasn’t going forward today as I tried to catch him on a counterattack. And it worked."

On the undercard, Kubrat Pulev defeated Alexander Ustinov by way of a knockout in round 11. You can read about that fight and the rest of the card by clicking this link: Kubrat Pulev defeats Alexander Ustinov, Reda Zam Zam & Enrico Koelling win

For more on Alexander Povetkin victory Hasim Rahman, visit the homepage news wire here at Doghouse Boxing.

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