Alex Povetkin’s Trainer Accuses Marco Huck of Cheating, Rips “Self-Promoting” Teddy Atlas

302

By Johnny Walker

Alexander Zimin, the coach of WBA “regular” heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin, has given an explosive interview to the Russian web site sports.ru in which he accuses Povetkin’s last opponent, cruiserweight champion Marco “Captain” Huck, of using a malodorous foreign substance that disoriented his fighter during their heavyweight title bout last February 25.

Zimin also lays into Povetkin’s previous trainer, ESPN boxing analyst Teddy Atlas, calling him a blowhard interested in self-promotion.

Povetkin to Huck: 'You stink!'

Many observers, including this boxing scribe, felt that Huck defeated Povetkin–who appeared to be soft and out of shape–during their entertaining title bout.

After the fight, Teddy Atlas was highly critical of his former pupil’s form, saying Povetkin “looked horrible.”

Zimin, however, claims that to the contrary, his pupil was in fine shape before the fight.

“Two days before his fight with Marco Huck, we conducted a [stress] test exercise on the electrocardiogram, heart rate recovery–Alex had a very good pulse rate and recovered in a minute,” Zimin contends. “We had no reason to worry.”

Zimin says that at the final presser for the fight, he became concerned because of the extreme confidence, bordering on arrogance, Huck exhibited. Rather than the usual “simulated bravado” fighters often exhibit in such situations, Zimin says, “it seemed as if Marco had full confidence in the outcome of the forthcoming battle.”

Huck appeared to many to dominate the second half of the fight over the tiring Povetkin, but Zimin claims foul play: “As of today I have no legal evidence that can tell you now, but you cannot hide these facts. In the fifth round, I saw Sasha’s blurred vision. When I asked, ‘What’s going on?’ Povetkin said that the odor from Huck made him feel ‘sick and dizzy.'”

Zimin says he now blames himself for the “fact that these words are not given due importance.”

“I do not think that it all happened by accident,” says Zimin, who goes on to speak of an unnamed boxer who was poisoned from a fruit basket sent by “imaginary relatives” before a title fight.

“In our case, the victory gave the opportunity to go straight to the multi-million dollar fight with Klitschko, so one would expect anything,” says Zimin.

Not ready to stop with that explosive allegation, Zimin goes on in the interview to rip Povetkin’s previous trainer, Teddy Atlas, who he claims was disloyal to Povetkin with his remarks after the Huck fight.

Atlas, Zimin says, is more interested in publicity than in professionalism.

“I think the coach should not criticize a boxer, with whom he worked. If he has visible flaws and you have something to say, you have to do it individually, not in public.

“It’s ugly,” Zimin says of Atlas’ critical remarks. “Especially when for a long time, he said that [Povetkin] was a superstar.”

According to Zimin, the American Atlas spent too much time in training camp making grand speeches to his Russian pupil Povetkin, speeches that then had to be translated. “To this he spent one and a half or two minutes, after which the floor is given to the translator, and a few more minutes. As a result, the boxer stands idle for about five minutes.

“This is unacceptable.”

Atlas, Zimin contends in the interview, is a “steam” filled windbag interested in “self-promotion, not [in] working properly.” He also claims that Atlas’ famous bluster is actually a cover for his own lack of confidence in his abilities as a trainer.

“A requirement of the Atlas to train with Povetkin in absolute isolation suggests that he is very afraid of what we can see all of his shortcomings as a coach,” Zimin snipes.

Atlas, he says, is not taken seriously as a boxing trainer in the United States, but instead “is perceived solely as a TV commentator.”

302 Comments

  1. Nexus Market
    11/23/2024,

    … [Trackback]

    […] Here you can find 66213 more Info to that Topic: boxinginsider.com/headlines/alex-povetkins-trainer-accuses-marco-huck-of-cheating-rips-self-promoting-teddy-atlas/ […]

  3. BAU Diyala
    01/02/2025,

    … [Trackback]

    […] Read More on that Topic: boxinginsider.com/headlines/alex-povetkins-trainer-accuses-marco-huck-of-cheating-rips-self-promoting-teddy-atlas/ […]

  4. DouglaseVamy
    01/24/2025,

    I’ve started using CBD gummies like https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/collections/full-spectrum-cbd-oil , and they’ve made a clear-cut quarrel in my routine. They’re submissive to utilize, style great, and accommodate a comprehensible character to unite CBD into my day. I’ve institute they support me decrease and enhance my sleep after a crave period, which has been a colossal benefit. The in keeping CBD dosage in each gummy is a noteworthy plus in return managing intake. If you’re account CBD, gummies are an remarkable opportunity to start with—legitimate establish sure you determine a faithful brand for the best results!

  5. สมัครเน็ต ais
    01/27/2025,

    … [Trackback]

    […] Here you will find 12003 additional Info on that Topic: boxinginsider.com/headlines/alex-povetkins-trainer-accuses-marco-huck-of-cheating-rips-self-promoting-teddy-atlas/ […]

  6. HArmonyCa
    02/05/2025,

    … [Trackback]

    […] Read More to that Topic: boxinginsider.com/headlines/alex-povetkins-trainer-accuses-marco-huck-of-cheating-rips-self-promoting-teddy-atlas/ […]

  71. Jennifer
    03/31/2025,

    … [Trackback]

    […] Find More on on that Topic: boxinginsider.com/headlines/alex-povetkins-trainer-accuses-marco-huck-of-cheating-rips-self-promoting-teddy-atlas/ […]

  85. Michaelheago
    04/01/2025,

    Kamagra online bestellen: Kamagra Gel – Kamagra online bestellen

  127. MichaelRit
    04/06/2025,

    buy prednisone without a prescription best price: prednisone 10mg – order prednisone online canada

  147. MichaelRit
    04/07/2025,

    where to buy amoxicillin 500mg without prescription: AmOnlinePharm – where can i buy amoxocillin

  168. Robertglarp
    04/10/2025,

    deneme bonusu veren siteler: casino siteleri – slot casino siteleri casinositeleri1st.com

  180. Cletuskak
    04/12/2025,

    mexican pharmaceuticals online: mexican pharmacy – buying prescription drugs in mexico online

  191. Micahpax
    04/13/2025,

    USMexPharm: UsMex Pharm – mexican border pharmacies shipping to usa

  254. VictorDeers
    04/22/2025,

    olympe casino en ligne: olympe – olympe casino en ligne

  258. Gregoryrooks
    04/22/2025,

    olympe casino avis: olympe – olympe casino avis

  271. PeterQuogy
    04/24/2025,

    Pharmacie sans ordonnance Livraison rapide pharmacie en ligne france livraison belgique pharmafst.shop

  295. BillieRef
    04/26/2025,

    cialis prix: cialis prix – Tadalafil 20 mg prix en pharmacie tadalmed.shop

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *