Alexander Povetkin won Chris Byrd

Athens Olympic champion in boxing weight rossiyanin Alexander Povetkin won the first tournament selection battle for the right to meet with world champion versions IBF (International Boxing Federation) Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko. In Erfurt he won the German American Chris Byrd. In the 11 th round team Byrd threw in the towel ring white.

The battle took place in a tense battle. The advantage owned Russian boxer, but an American tried to act quickly, and after the missed kick kontratakoval either himself or leaving an opponent of the attacks. Povetkin several occasions had the opportunity to complete the battle, when developed its attacks, pushing Byrd to ropes, but was unable to use them.

In the early 11 th round rossiyanin caused several powerful and accurate blows, but when the bell until one minute remained on the ring flew white towel, after which the judge immediately stopped the fight. The official result is a victory of Alexander Povetkina nokautom Tech.

Now Russian boxer to be meeting with the winner of the second selection battle between Americans and Eddie Brock Kelvinom Chembersom.