Alexander Povetkin vs. Eddie Chambers

When: Saturday, 10 p.m.

Where: Tempodrome, Berlin

TV: HBO

Outlook: Povetkin (14-0, 11 KOs) and Chambers (36-0, 16 KOs) put their undefeated records on the line in this IBF heavyweight eliminator.

Prediction: Povetkin, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist for Russia, is coming off an 11th-round stoppage of former IBF champion Chris Byrd, and Chambers is coming off a split decision over Calvin Brock. With the home-ring advantage, Povetkin will prove he is a legitimate contender by defeating Chambers.

Record in 2008 picks: 3-0

CARLOS ARIAS/The Register

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