Wladimir Klitschko beats Povetkin

Wladimir Klitschko defended his WBA, IBF
and WBO world heavyweight titles with
victory over Alexander Povetkin by
unanimous decision.
Russian Povetkin, who was unbeaten before
the fight, was put down on three occasions in
the seventh round and never really troubled
the champion.
All three judges scored the fight 119-104 in
37-year-old Klitschko's favour.
Klitschko has made 15 defences in his second
spell as champion and has won 61 of his 64
professional fights.
"That was a tough bit of work, he's a real
fighter," said Klitschko.
"I kept landing the punches, but he stayed in
there.
"I believe it was a deserved win, but I think I
can improve still."
Klitschko quickly established his dominance
and put Povetkin down with a short left
towards the end of the season round.
With Klitschko's jab working well, the
challenger struggled to get close and was never
able to build momentum.
Klitschko produced a fierce onslaught in the
seventh, sending the Russian to the canvas on
three occasions, although he looked to have
pushed Povetkin over for two of those.
Seemingly content to coast through the rest of
the fight, Klitschko was docked a point for
once again throwing Povetkin to the ground in
the 11th round.
Povetkin continued to battle, even after the
final bell, but Klitschko's victory never looked
in doubt.
"Things didn't quite go as well as I wanted, but
I never give up," said Povetkin.
"Of course, he was the better fighter, he's the
best in the world, that's clear."