Alexander Povetkin: “I was supposed to fight David Allen in case he won over David Price,” Povetkin confirmed, exclusively to
Seconds Out. “I then got the proposal to fight Fury one month before the fight and I approved it immediately! I don’t think there is a right or wrong opponent, he is just the opponent that satisfied me! In the ring I will demonstrate everything.”
Alexander Povetkin: “
Hughie Fury is a young, strong and challenging boxer for me to face. I am glad this fight will take place in the United Kingdom where people really love their boxing. I am anticipating an exciting fight and I look forward to returning to London next month.”
Hughey Fury: “This fight here represents a massive opportunity. As soon as it was suggested, I said ‘yes.’ Povetkin is a completely different level to my last fight and I believe his style will compliment mine.”
Eddie Hearn: “I can’t quite believe this fight has been made. It’s happened very quickly and it has to be said
Hughie Fury has a big set of balls. There’s huge risk in the fight but there is also huge reward and if Hughie can beat Povetkin on August 31 he catapults himself into huge fights and immediate World title contention. It’s going to be a great fight on a great card – a huge night for British boxing.”