After
months of delay, Alexander Povetkin and Hasim Rahman will
finally battle for the WBA heavyweight title on Saturday, September
29.
The bout
was originally scheduled for July 14, but Rahman withdrew two
weeks prior to the fight for medical reasons.
This
battle pits two fighters with different experience levels against each other.Povetkin is
24-0 with 16 knockouts, but Rahman has been around much longer.
He's
50-7-2 with 41 knockouts. His power is apparent, but the rest is up in the air.
The 39-year-old has struggled to win fights lately, showing his age on a
frequent basis.
The
fight is on. Rahman's ability to compete at this point is uncertain, but
this is still a championship fight.
Let's
check out where you can catch this heavyweight action.
Where:
Hamburg, Germany
When:
Saturday, September 29, at 5 p.m. ET
Live
Stream: EpixHD.com
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