Teddy Atlas Shares Crazy Story of Training Alexander Povetkin, Winning Heavyweight Title, Abrupt End

In this episode, Teddy Atlas shares the story of winning the WBA Heavyweight Title with Alexander Povetkin in 2011 along with his later title defense.
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[@BodilessVoice]

Teddy must be one of the greatest living storytellers.

[@chrispywilliams1992]

You reckon?? He fumbles around a lot!

[@DustyC75080]

Agree, love his style, and substance. Great stuff, Kenny & Rob, as well.

[@iamLODD]

chrispywilliams1992 thats my favourite part, reminds me of my uncle

[@solidcake3401]

I've always thought hes a gimmick trainer an just a bad one in general,But hes good at telling stories (even if most are bullshit) an hes good to listen too

[@DaRabbiit]

The Herodotus of boxing

[@Gary_Avery]

Best boxing show anywhere ! We all love you Teddy all the best from Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@DONTOURAGETV]

G & G Exactly. Informative and entertaining

[@Emajanashun]

Aside for when they talk MMA!

[@flashgarvin3918]

Who knew I would be enthralled by an Alexander Povetkin story!?

[@Adrian-cu9us]

Loved this one guys! Great to listen to on those long quarantine walks

[@Muzzaa]

Easily my favourite podcast at the moment

[@pmg765]

nobody tells a story like teddy..amazing podcast as always...much respect guys

[@lukegreenaway2451]

I I You

[@The4GBeast]

That was one of the most incredible sports stories I’ve had ever heard, bravo teddy 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Jonathanmentor]

We appreciate the value that Teddy, Ken, Rob, provide on this fantastic show.

[@paulleclaire8252]

The best fight podcast in the game. Big respect Teddy!

[@ironfistboxingchannel5627]

Teddy has such a rawness to his story telling that makes you wonder all the crazy stories he’s experienced in life. I definitely enjoy this content and wish to share that same truthfulness to my channel. Keep up the great work guys.

[@James-th7wb]

He's a major bullshit artist and fantasist.

[@kixmgc]

@@James-th7wb Why are you subscribed to his podcast? Lol.

[@joshportnoy8102]

Sometimes I day dream about my alternate life as a multiple champion trained by Teddy Atlas. Stay safe yall.

[@DiamorphineDeath]

Same thought as being in the majors dude; least we can do is still practice the craft, and developing a decent one two is not outside our wheelhouse eh?

[@stevex8409]

I do the same bro. I imagine us watching fight films and talking together. Teddy is the man.

[@jbird3214]

I reckon I could of been a very tasty 1-1-1 amatuer boxer who gave it all up for the chubby bar maid the night of my first win :) It was such a lovely wedding........

[@Airbender24B]

Multiple what??? Multi time? Multi division? Multi what?

[@ishmaelhope2516]

"You make people better. You teach. You make heavyweight champions. Go make another heavyweight champion." That's LOVE. You are BLESSED with beautiful support from a beautiful family.

[@unitedstatesofavalon6760]

Great show guys.. As always your the perfect foil for Teddy Ken. Your interview technique really gets the best out of him.. Best podcast on the net

[@Tetlee]

I could listen to Teddy all day, keep up the great work guys.

[@freeway9437]

You believe in magic because he talked that man into champion period... Edit u guys are missing the point he was losing a big fight and teddy talked him into victory thru a translator ok shit lol

[@atheletetothebone2496]

Apsolutly !

[@anonym58063]

Except that WBA Regular title is a secondary belt that has absolutely zero value. You could cut out a belt from your cardboard, proclaim yourself world champion and you would be as legit as WBA Regular champion.

[@freeway9437]

@@anonym58063 yea but it's a belt all the same

[@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd]

Free Way, And there can be an undisputed champion at the same time someone has that title.

[@solidcake3401]

Povetkin became far better once atlas went though

[@acone23]

Teddy is the most honest man in the business. Love how simple he makes everything seem. New favorite channel.

[@chrisbennett6260]

I agree impressive

[@dangermouse957]

Makes me love Teddy and Povetkin even more crazy stories

[@Infinite0396]

Great story! I’ve studied a lot of Teddy’s career and this is a new one for me-there really is enough material there for its own book

[@JT-xj1pg]

Enough for a good boxing movie

[@Tomas-xl4hg]

We are fireman!!!!!!!

[@jabdullah3092]

The LEGENDARY ALEXANDER POVETKIN ‼️

[@jasonharryphotog]

I watched the whole film, amazing story , thanks for sharing it in so honestly and in much detail. 🇬🇧

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

Incredible and entertaining story Teddy and Ken Thanks for sharing,great show!!!

[@mikeup7517]

Anyone that can sit across a table from Teddy Atlas and hear his stories is extremely lucky. Thanks for sharing as usual guys! What wit on the fly Teddy has...good stuff

[@jimblomqvist3055]

Awsome! 👊🏻 I remember the Povetkin v Chagaev fight! Really good one, two top amateurs who were both really good pros.

[@paleo704]

Aweosme fight

[@louiiliffe8160]

Povetkin was the most exciting heavyweight during the klitschko era at the elite level

[@ouruhuru]

1st round BANG uppercut; second round BANG uppercut; third round BANG uppercut. Teddy Atlas is just the best.

[@jeremygemus1945]

Ken has that rare gift. It seems like he looks best with a clean shave, until he grows a beard and looks great with a beard, until he shaves and you're like oh damn, I forgot what's under there, until he grows the beard back and you're like oh damn, I forgot what was in there, infinitely. What a handsome bastard.

[@verntolman6532]

Oh God Darius, I am so straight I would never think how a man looks! Dude give it a rest the straightest dudes are confident in their sexuality to judge if a man is handsome or not. My good friend when I was little would always so stuff like that “oh man I would never judge a man!” Or if there was a nude guy in a movie he would be all disgusted. Years later he came out of the closet to me. Usually those who have to point out these things out are insecure about something.

[@jonahi1304]

@@verntolman6532 flexing his straight muscles to show how hard he worked in straight gym to look straighter. hahahaha. i used to be like that. a little worst actually. I hated gay people. then i finished middle-school, and i got some solid faith which told me that they are no worse than I. In reality being a hateful person is more destructive than any supposed damage that bigoted minds think gays do. I hope your friend is happier now, it's not easy to hate yourself or hate others for so long. I can tell ya coming to terms with that feels so relieving, like just typing this feels like weight off my shoulders. I thought to be a man I needed to hate but it's knowing how to love (as cheezy as it sounds) that is the mature, masculine, feminine, and evolved thing to do.

[@Dous88]

Jonah I 👊🏿 respect.

[@thepolticalone961]

You look like Thor. Puts up thanos pic

[@craftcostanza6322]

That was beautiful man, made me cry a little. God Damn man... I love this show

[@paleo704]

Oh great. Another crying “man”. Grow a pair

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Great story, Teddy is brilliant with the details and the insight.

[@Dunlop-ut4og]

Always enjoy the show. Another interesting episode. 👍

[@rickheron506]

Teddy through Friday night fights and his boxing matchs . Thank you. When i get stuck teaching someone. I go watch tape of Teddy. And yes i believe in magic. The best.

[@Tomas-xl4hg]

Teddy i love this story, i remember that fight and was amazing watching you and povietkin doing a great work. I think it will be intresting if you tell us the story about Bradley vs Pacquiao, the preparation and all the stuff like in this video. As always thank you guys very much.

[@josephtoomey5977]

Do you want more time? That was a perfect way to put it.

[@youlee8063]

Very very awesome this is helping me coach my son who is a amatuer boxer Thank you Sir!

[@AdobadoFantastico]

Love Teddy's stories.

[@hibiru6868]

The world needs a series about Teddy’s life. I would love to see this acted out, no extra drama needed. Teddy, get NetFlix on the line and make it happen!

[@samnewton62]

Teddy has one of the most convincing comb-overs out there

[@Zuerich19]

What a great story!

[@KingsCrossVIP]

I get inspired from Teddy and I'm a boxers mum. Great life stories

[@MarkyCannoli]

Really interesting. Good stuff!

[@terryroche8227]

world would be a sadder place without this guy every boxer aroun should b calling him . great trainer , love from UK 🇬🇧

[@sleeperawake9818]

"You ain't coming into my gym and opening your mouth!" LMAO, love Teddy, I was supposed to go out to lunch but I had to finish his story

[@GeneMcCahill]

great story,..enjoyed it,..thanks

[@midsouth2strokes185]

Wow what a story! Teddy could tell 100 of em with the awesome life hes lived🥊

[@peterlucas7305]

This is great stuff guys the stuff that people need to hear great principals and learning here thanks Teddy.

[@larryreed8946]

Teddy is my fav podcast Boxing and now UFC commenting. Much respect and Loved his book too. Ken is also a good partner. Keep up the great work guys. Thanks

[@loveboxinglucky1716]

Thx for this great story's guys!!

[@jamesg.hromnak2333]

🥊”GREAT EPISODE” 🥊👍🍀

[@andypayne243]

Really enjoy these podcasts. Not sure if you read the comments Ken, but I think you do a great job on these podcasts and point Teddy in the right direction occasionally and just let him go.

[@MrEFace]

I gain more admiration and respect for this great man each time I listen to him. What a genuine human being and one of the greatest people I've known of. God bless you fellas. You are both incredible gentleman and leaders. I never get tired of listening to Mr Atlas . Such an amazing story teller .

[@danm9297]

Teddy must have had a good night's sleep. He's on fire today! Very witty.

[@kramkalisthenics]

52:43 Teddy flashbacks to right/left hooks that caught him in 1963.

[@3oo949]

Teddy doesn't do the internet, such a student of cus'

[@donkeyfatsack]

I love listening to Teddy Atlas talk. One of the most intelligent men in the world of sports.

[@raymondstephens4653]

Great story! Great story teller! Thanks for the awesome content, gentlemen.

[@TheCouncellor]

I could listen to Teddy all day he is a great story teller top notch..

[@smccowan7106]

hey appreciate this yall. and Ken I heard you over on Montero as well.

[@alialdulimi9756]

Teddy Atlas. You are a great. Love the stores. Can you make one on moorer

[@alialdulimi9756]

*stories

[@Rockesb888]

Check the videos, he has a 3 part series on training Moorer for the title, it’s excellent. It’s from like 10 months ago.

[@alialdulimi9756]

@@Rockesb888 I found it. That was a great video thanks

[@Alistair_Spence]

This was great to listen to. Entertaining and fascinating stuff. Thanks.

[@cathalcully9752]

this was amazing more like this please

[@jimmybulger3335]

Teddy Atlas is a great storyteller. Amazing. And I don’t mean storyteller in a negative way. He can verbalize his past in such a way it makes me feel like I was there.

[@tonym994]

GFII good one, Teddy. quoting the great Willie Cicci.

[@kyleb8268]

Povetkin is one of my all time favorites. Was really glad Teddy put the bs aside and got him over the hill to get a world title in his career

[@MrRubydoobs]

Awesome! Really loved the show! I hope teddy can bring more stories like this. I'd be interested about that documentary Draining the swamp and Teddy's thoughts on that. Also I'm not sure who Teddy was training back then but I'd like to hear about what happened to that kid.

[@awarriorscall1]

One of the greatest men ever. Teddy Atlas

[@lordmccormick4792]

I do love teddy! But buy 1:30 i left room and just listened... Sounded like a trailer for a movie... Then came back into room and imagined what pre school chats must have been like for his kids... And dinner table conversation would have been a good listen too- 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@matthewk797]

Actually went and looked up the weather records. The weather really was averaging high 20s low 30s (32 day before the fight). By the time of the fight it dropped to 15!! Absolute miracle! That's from about 90 to 59 in farenheit!

[@michaelmanning2818]

This may very well be the greatest story ever told 🙏 thank you Teddy Bravo 👏 and Good on Ya

[@davecollier7329]

Brilliant story telling

[@Dsfd100]

The way teddy moves he’s a real fucking G

[@FightThoughts]

Holy sh*t, well that was deeper than I expected...

[@cperceptionsmusic]

This is such a great story. :)

[@weltschmerz88]

O{}}}}} o{{oi pop}}} p 80 poo 09 pillion kool p} look lmao n Mnemonic

[@stephenrazvi1552]

Ive watched a lot of podcasts, this is one of my top 2. Luv Teddy and Kens caveman beard. 😁👍

[@ddwfw]

Hi Teddy is there any way we can buy your workout? Seems like it's not around anymore and punching the bag with you yelling at me would be nice, thanks

[@lloydhughes7891]

Teddy, I hear Cuss in you. He was a great man who did what he had to do and he lived his life to share his knowledge with others for others. I love your quote to your kids…. You don’t lose… until “You” accept defeat! Words of wisdom. I will take that with me. Much respect ✊ Mr. Atlas 🕶

[@johnwick3269]

Teddy id loved to see you coach povetkin for his fight against dillion whyte

[@pauleliot6429]

for me ...Teddy at his best.

[@duaneharington1436]

I hope someone recorded this fight 😅

[@tommyfleur7649]

Teddy's right, it really helps him that he can't read

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Gosh guys wowwww! This video is 2 hours of Atlas!? OK, Imma need to edit this comment several times before it's finished. I see criticism of Teddy that he's superficial, but, fwiw, I think it's quite the opposite. Anyway, on with the 2hr class :)

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

This was a terrific show guys! That whole story about going to Russia and then getting screwed and all that stuff. People can be...disappointing. :/ But this video real my speaks to Teddy's character and ethics. :) Are we ever going to find out whose gloves those are behind him? 😁

[@theskullkid6478]

Does anyone have a link to the full english commentary version of the Povetkin vs Chagaev fight? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[@paulsotack9512]

ESPN boxing fights would be better with Teddy Attlas comentating.

[@dmcathis3739]

Story of Moorer-Foreman next please.

[@Camcolito]

I like to put a Teddy Atlas story on for workouts to make sure I don't skimp on length.

[@vacationatthebeach943]

I was part of that story 💪🇵🇷

[@JJUSTINMEEHAN]

Could still be a movie! Teddy gonna play himself????

[@filipkeysers5211]

Great story, i would like to comment about how Furry gott his tacticks for the Wilder fight, when he endured a cut above the eye when he fought that swedisch fighter Otto Wallin, terrifick insight, never thought about it that way, Furry realy saved that fight for him, but it is my opinion in the last two rounds he gassed out, it was about time the fight was over for him, at least thats how i saw it, hopefully Wallin can proof that his fight against Furry was no coincidens

[@davidilijevski8942]

Teddy always forgets to say without tyson on his resume as a trainer he would not have have been known or even probably would not have trained some of the guys he has .not to many people would have known who he was if it weren't for him having a role in training tyson .

[@marjan992]

Teddy is just too good to be true, instead of saying spasiba for thank you he said placebo. Just Teddy things.

[@Saccam72]

1:59:00 legend

[@mikeh2272]

very boxing clever and crafty :)

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

Do you think teddy considers Probert a great HW : ) . Would love hearing your thoughts on boxing techniques in hockey. Check out bieksa s cross if you enjoy stuff like that . Thanks fir the show boys

[@pvpgaunltett2390]

Wired question Ken takes a supplement that he had used for a long time, i remember him saying an a previous episode guy looks great for his age anyone know what it? was not sure if it was a certain vitamin/tea/supplement .

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Yeah that was one of my memories having seen it live. What a dub, Teddy.

[@247MRBOXING]

Cool video 😎

[@pizzulo81]

Fuck them Teddy! Be true to yourself and always be honest. That's all that matters in life. A company commander in boot camp once told us, "I have no fears!" "Not because I'm some kind of badass." "It's because I do what's right because it's right." A man should never have to look over his shoulder because he didn't do the right thing.

[@hadesspeaks9783]

Teddy after the revolution you can help us

[@AntoneTomasi]

Teddy atlas the great . 👍 the best boxing show ever i learn about boxing and life listenning Teddy . 🤍

[@gaberaddo7664]

Manuka Honey Ted!👍