Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev II on June 17

[Freedom]

Andre Ward v Sergey Kovalev II set for June 17 in Las Vegas


Most people scored the first fight for Sergey Kovalev, but somehow the judges had Andre Ward winning. The referee also seemed to be on Ward's side. Will the American officials in Las Vegas be fair this time?

[powerpuncher]

I think that Ward will edge it out this time but the judges will give it to kovalev. Ward really started adjusting late in the fight so I'm sure he will do better in the rematch. As good as I think kovalev is, I'm not sure how much more he can adjust to ward.

[Alpha]

Kovalev won't want it to go to the judges this time.

[imp]

Ward should do much better this time round.

Kovalev must understand that he needs to KO Ward and leave nothing to chance.

That Jab that Sergey gave Ward was one of the main things I remembered.!

[Master]

This could go either way.

They could give it to Kov out of the perceived injustice just as they did with Lennox v holyfield 2 which was far close fight or Ward dominates by adjusting earlier and winning a comprehensive decision.

Ward has done well to take the rematch immediately as i thought he would try and avoid the fight.

[Alpha]

I'm glad the deal is done and the fight is set. It would have looked bad had Ward walked away from the fight.

[TitoFan]

I'm glad the deal is done and the fight is set. It would have looked bad had Ward walked away from the fight.

You and me both.

Kudos to both fighters and their camps for getting it done. The way boxing should proceed.
I rooted for Kovalev last time, and will root for him again.
A little more respect for Ward this time around however, as I had lost all respect for him for fighting once every decade or so.

[Alpha]

2017 just keeps getting better and better with all these excellent fights being made.

[Freedom]

Kovalev knows he will not receive fair officiating in Las Vegas when facing an American.

He'll need a KO to win, and I think he'll get it, although the home-country referee will once again be doing all he can to help Ward.

[Alpha]

I'm leaning towards Kov by decision but can see him looking to hurt Ward and take it out of the judges hands.

[powerpuncher]

Kovalev knows he will not receive fair officiating in Las Vegas when facing an American.

He'll need a KO to win, and I think he'll get it, although the home-country referee will once again be doing all he can to help Ward.

Kind of like when Jacobs fought on American soil against GGG and lost a disputed decision...🤔

[Hulk]

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[Primo Carnera]

It's funny how time distorts History. If I was reading this thread without watching the first fight, I would've assumed that Kovalev was the victim of one of the biggest robberies/ Conspiracies the sport has ever seen! "The ref helped him" etc.
I actually thought Ward won the first fight and considering he got knocked down early, he won it fairly well. And after that knockdown, considering he came up a weight he coped with Kovalev's power brilliantly.
Add to that , he wasn't just beating a champion in the weight above, he was beating a guy who dominated the division and should be given immense credit for that.
I have been very critical of Ward's inactivity, but there's no denying he is a special fighter, and I think he'll win again on points exactly like he did the first time.

[Alpha]

I actually thought Ward won the first fight and considering he got knocked down early, he won it fairly well. And after that knockdown, considering he came up a weight he coped with Kovalev's power brilliantly.
Add to that , he wasn't just beating a champion in the weight above, he was beating a guy who dominated the division and should be given immense credit for that.
I have been very critical of Ward's inactivity, but there's no denying he is a special fighter, and I think he'll win again on points exactly like he did the first time.

I agree with everything except your scoring of the 1st fight and your prediction on the 2nd.

[erics44]

I actually thought Ward won the first fight and considering he got knocked down early, he won it fairly well. And after that knockdown, considering he came up a weight he coped with Kovalev's power brilliantly.
Add to that , he wasn't just beating a champion in the weight above, he was beating a guy who dominated the division and should be given immense credit for that.
I have been very critical of Ward's inactivity, but there's no denying he is a special fighter, and I think he'll win again on points exactly like he did the first time.

I agree with everything except your scoring of the 1st fight and your prediction on the 2nd.

I thought ward won

I didn't want him to, Id take the destructive nature of Kovs style every day of the week over wards spoiling tactics

I have a feeling it will be different this time tho