Alexander Povetkin is a Russian professional boxer from Kursk, Russia. He is currently the WBA's "regular" Heavyweight Champion. Povetkin had a successful amateur boxing career, winning gold at the 2002 and 2003 European and World Amateur Championships and at the 2004 Olympics. As a professional boxer, Povetkin remains undefeated and won the WBA heavyweight title in 2011. He is considered a hero and source of pride in his home region of Kursk for his sporting accomplishments.

1. Alexander Povetkin
«Russian knight» of Kursk region
Olga Vorontsova, 11 “A” Form
MBEI “Gymnasium № 1”
Kurchatov, Kursk Oblast

2. Sport is life
 Some people consider sports useless waste of
time. But I don't think so. My favourite sports
are cycling and beach volleyball. And in free
time I go to the gym. I admire athletes who
have achieved excellent success. I am
especially proud of my countrymen. One of
them is the world famous boxer Alexander
Povetkin.

3. Brief information
 Alexander Vladimirovich Povetkin was born on the 2
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of September 1979 in Kursk, Russia.
Finished Kursk School № 9, Vocational school № 27,
graduated from Moscow State University.
Alexander is a Russian professional boxer.
Undefeated as of June 2013, Povetkin currently holds
the World Boxing Association’s “regular”
Heavyweight Championship, a title he won on 27 August
2011 by defeating former champion Ruslan Chagaev in a
bout to fill the vacancy caused when the WBA decided to
promote its then-champion Vladimir Klitschko to "super
champion" status.
Since 2012 Povetkin has been coached by former super
lightweight world champion Kostya Tszyu.

4. Amateur Boxing
 Povetkin won his first major boxing tournament at the
Russian Championships in 2000 at the age of 21. That was
the beginning of several major amateur tournaments
Povetkin would go on to win. After taking Olympic Gold
in Athens in 2004, he concluded his amateur career with a
record of 125–7, with all losses avenged.

5. Povetkin’s competition records
Year
Competition
Location
Result
2002
European
Amateur
Championships
Perm
Gold
2003
World Amateur
Championships
Bangkok
Gold
2004
European
Amateur
Championships
Pula
Gold
2004
Olympic Games
Athens
Gold

6. Interesting facts
 Among Povetkin's hobbies we can name wushu, hand-to-
hand fight and karate. His idol was the well-known film
actor Bruce Li.
 Alexander Povetkin comes to a ring to the music of
Nikolay Emelin’s "Russia".
 Alexander has got a tattoo in the form of a Star of Svarog
on the left hand

7. Pride of Kursk Region
 In each region there are people who have made great contribution to the
development its industry, culture, sports. In Kursk region many athletes
were born, grew up and have achieved world recognition, among them is
Alexander Povetkin. I respect this athlete for his perseverance, strength of
character, courage and will to win. And I believe that we should be proud
of my countryman Alesander who has reached great success in boxing and
has contributed to the development of sports. He serves as a good example
of best men’s qualities and inspiration for my peers. Viva, Alexander!