Fury vs Povetkin

PEDs Testing: Both Povetkin and Fury decided to sign up with the program of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). 

"VADA carries out doping tests during the preparations for the fight as well as after the bout," Vadim Kornilov, the head of the Boxing World promotion company, told TASS on Thursday.

"It is impossible to say in advance how many doping samples will be collected in total."

Fury vs Povetkin odds

Not surprisingly, the 39 year old Russian is a solid favorite. Betway, BetVictor and bet365 have Alex at 1/2 while the Brit sits at 6/4. Odds for a draw are between 20 and 25 to 1.

Young fighters like Fury usually don't face experienced and dangerous opponents like Povetkin so freely and without any titles or big money to be made. Sure, Alex is 39 and was KO'd in his most recent bout by Anthony Joshua, but neither is anything to be ashamed of.

Do Hughie & Co see something in Povetkin they think they can expose?

Fury vs Povetkin Predictions

Kieran Gething, Welsh Area super-lightweight champion: "I’m not at all excited by this fight. I feel Fury with the home advantage is going to get the win. It’ll be a long boring evening for those watching and Povetkin may catch him and shake him, but ultimately I feel Fury will jab and move and win the fight." (Source British Boxing News)

Matt Marsh, Former super-bantamweight champion
"Alexander Povetkin stops Hughie Fury in the later rounds. Hughie will try to box on the back foot at range but Povetkin will get inside and land the cleaner shots."  (Source British Boxing News) 

Ben Day,  Former Southern Area champion"I think Fury is awkward and hard to hit and will cause Alexander many problems. Fury has some balls to take on Povetkin because he’s stronger, dangerous, more experienced and will not stop coming forward. Close fight but Povetkin for me."   (Source British Boxing News)

Joe Joyce, 10-0 (9) Rising contender
Hughie is hard to hit, so it could be a boring fight. Povetkin is strong but much smaller. He will have to try to get to Hughie who’ll be very slippery. I’ve sparred Hughie and he is good, slick, he has good boxing ability. In his fights he can seem pretty negative, as he sticks mainly to jabs and straight right hands. If Povetkin could still bang a bit he could get Hughie in trouble, but Hughie may be young enough and fresh enough to win on points, although it may not be the best fight to watch. (Source: SecondsOut)

Commission: British Boxing Board of Control
Promoters: Top Rank - Bob Arum, Matchroom Boxing - Eddie Hearn
Matchmaker: Brad Goodman
TV: ESPN+ (USA) 

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.”