Is longevity alone enough for greatness? That is a difficult question to answer, but one that must be posed in the sad case of poor Wladimir Klitschko. The unified heavyweight champion agreed Tuesday to risk the four world titles he holds (IBF, WBO, WBA, IBO) Oct. 5 in Moscow against undefeated Russian challenger Alexander Povetkin — the WBA’s “regular” champion as opposed to Klitschko’s “super” champion status — at NSC Olimpiyskiy Arena. Although few give Povetkin much of a chance, one could argue it’s the best challenger Klitschko has faced in a career that is approaching numbers owned only by the greatest heavyweights of all time. This...
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