Unbeaten heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBA titleholder Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KOs) to claim the vacant WBA "regular" heavyweight title on Saturday night at the Messehall in Erfurt, Germany. A very close fight over the first five rounds.
Chagaev seemed to be coming on in the sixth and seventh. Povetkin had a strong round eight while Chagaev suddenly seemed to be fading as the bout progressed. Povetkin was in total command in rounds ten and eleven as Chagaev looked spent. Knowing he's behind, Chagaev went on the attack in round twelve, but it was two little, too late. Scores were 117-113, 117-113, 116-112. Of course, Wladimir Klitschko remains the WBA heavyweight "super" champion.
Title WBA
Division Heavyweight
Rounds 12
Venue
Messehalle
Place
Erfurt, Germany
Promotions
Sauerland Promotion
Favorite Povetkin
Profile
Rankings
Ring Heavyweight Ratings:
Povetkin No. 3
Chagaev No. 5
Scoring
116-112
117-113 (2)
Undercard
Robert Helenius vs
Sergei Liakhovich
21 0 0 Record 27 1 1
15 KOs 19
31 Age 32
6′ 2″ / 188 cm Height 6′ 1″ / 185 cm
N/A Reach 74″
232.5 lbs/ 105.4 kg Weight 232.5 lbs/ 105.4 kg
Orthodox Stance Southpaw