Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin commented on the victory over the Ukrainian Andrei Rudenko in the battle for the title of the international champion of the versions of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the World Boxing Organization (WBO). The words of the sportsman are given by "R-Sport". "I want to thank everyone for their support, it is very important for me. Andrey is a strong guy, he has a big heart, and I knew that just so he would not give up. Something did not work, somewhere stagnated. We will correct mistakes and move on. We will become stronger, this fight was very important for me, "said Povetkin.

The battle took place on Saturday, July 1, in Moscow. The Russian won the unanimous decision of the judges (120: 109, 120: 108, 120: 108). At the same time in the first round, Rudenko suffered neck damage, because of which the match was suspended. The victory over Rudenko was for Povetkin 32nd. 23 of them he won by knockout, but suffered one defeat. Rudenko scored 31 victories (19 - by knockout) and two defeats.

Original article: Povetkin commented on the victory over Rudenko.