Alexander Povetkin, who won a heavyweight world title but also twice tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs that caused significant fights to be canceled, announced his retirement from boxing on Sunday. The 41-year-old Povetkin (36-3-1, 25 KOs), who won the 2004 Olympic super heavyweight gold medal for Russia, was a top contender for most of his 16-year career that began in 2005. He said he was done boxing in a video posted to social media and at a news conference in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Good, hopefully he stays retired. Hes provided his fair share to making some great fights and never had any quit in him. Hopefully he stays well with all his faculties in place and we the fans can say thanks for the sporting memories.
Alexander Povetkin never impressed me, the repeated PED positives aside. He will heal up for about 18 months then announce his return to the ring. You heard it here first folks!
Good, hopefully he stays retired. Hes provided his fair share to making some great fights and never had any quit in him. Hopefully he stays well with all his faculties in place and we the fans can say thanks for the sporting memories.
Povetkin was a top amateur and did well as a pro. It is time to retire.
Alexander Povetkin never impressed me, the repeated PED positives aside. He will heal up for about 18 months then announce his return to the ring. You heard it here first folks!