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Boxing News / KO on SI / July 21
Former Alexander Povetkin Trainer Dies Fighting For Paramilitary Group

Former Alexander Povetkin Trainer Dies Fighting For Paramilitary Group

A former boxer who trained a heavyweight world champion died fighting for a Russian paramilitary unit in Mali last week. Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) told local Ukranian media he died fighting for the infamous Wagner group in Mali.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 21
Alexander Povetkin defeated legendary American heavyweight who pulled off one of the biggest upsets in history

Alexander Povetkin defeated legendary American heavyweight who pulled off one of the biggest upsets in history

Alexander Povetkin knocked out a fighter who defeated one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. In his magnificent career, ‘Sasha’ proved himself as one of the most fearsome punchers of his generation, knocking out a plethora of top fighters with his ruthless left hook.

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