Former WBA champion and Olympic champion Alexander Povetkin in an interview with , he said he wanted to stage several more fights in professional boxing.
Povetkin announced his retirement after his second fight with Dillian Whyte in March 2021. This loss was Povetkin’s second early defeat in his professional career. Later, the boxer repeatedly emphasized that he had suffered from a serious coronavirus infection. Povetkin is 44 years old, his statistics in professional boxing are 36 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw.
— What did your last workout look like?
— He was standing on the shells, on a bag. In Chekhov at my house four days ago.
— Is it difficult not to think about returning?
– There is such a thing, damn it. I really want it. When you have done this job all your life, it is of course difficult. If such an opportunity exists, we will have to take advantage of it. The main thing is that the condition is normal. Now it’s more or less the same.
— Is there a ban or do you think the form is incorrect?
“So far they’ve just said it’s not necessary.” Doctors.
—What do you need to get back in the ring?
— The most important thing is health. Ready to fight, and not one yet. I would love to go out with White again. I would really like to fight him. If the opportunity presented itself, I would be happy,” Povetkin told .
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