Kovalev-Mikhalkin, Barrera-Bivol HBO doubleheader March 3

[Kirkland Laing]

This is the first time I can remember seeing Bivol and so far he's not living up to the hype.

Is he winning though?

Not scoring it but he's definitely won the last couple. Round five just started.

[Batman]

Fuck sake 12th round and Bivol decides to kill my bet, wanker

[powerpuncher]

Bivol proved to be legit, but he also showed that he isn’t at the top level yet. I still think that Kovalev beats him pretty soundly.

[palmerq]

I thought bivol looked very good, he jabs well, countered very well and was moving well too. Barrera is a very good opponent too, bivol looks great to me, of course Ward and kovalev are from another planet but very good from bivol, Barrera had 12% connected punches. :S

[Gandalf]

Bivol is very good and I really enjoy his style. I think he has the kind of style to go all the way in the division. Might be a bit early for Kovalev, but I can still see him winning. He has an excellent engine.

[Freedom]

[Freedom]

[holmcall]

Slaughter. The guy was belled from his eyes, nose and mouth---from wherever...

[Alpha]

Gvozdyk is my guy at 175 but Bivol is excellent. Lets hope they continue matching these top guys against one another.

[powerpuncher]

Barrera should have taken the Kovalev fight for more money.

[Fenster]

Bivol was terrific from start to finish, he controlled Barrera just as impressively as Ward did, although I would argue more impressive but Ward has a totally different style, of course, that doesn't lend to brutal batterings. I'd take him over Kovalev now.

I read the HBO mob were critical he didn't get Barrera out quicker, no wonder fans get so confused buying the hype they peddle.

[Primo Carnera]

Bivol was terrific from start to finish, he controlled Barrera just as impressively as Ward did, although I would argue more impressive but Ward has a totally different style, of course, that doesn't lend to brutal batterings. I'd take him over Kovalev now.

I read the HBO mob were critical he didn't get Barrera out quicker, no wonder fans get so confused buying the hype they peddle.

Haha, this is what influences people. Fans nowadays don't seem to realize that a 12 round constant demolition showing superior boxing skills can be a better performance than a KO at times. Sometimes an early KO or any KO can be because of a mistake , whereas a consistent 12 round lesson showcases skill . This is why people thought Eubank was good, and then he got exposed.

[palmerq]

Bivol was terrific from start to finish, he controlled Barrera just as impressively as Ward did, although I would argue more impressive but Ward has a totally different style, of course, that doesn't lend to brutal batterings. I'd take him over Kovalev now.

I read the HBO mob were critical he didn't get Barrera out quicker, no wonder fans get so confused buying the hype they peddle.

I didn't hear them be critical of bivol for not koing him sooner, they seemed to like him a lot, maybe I'm wrong though...

On the form of both of them on Saturday I would give bivol the edge just now, but maybe kovalev wasn't at full power v a southpaw and someone he knows he. An beat easy.... Who will win, there's only one way to find out

Fiiiiiiiiiight

[powerpuncher]

Bivol was terrific from start to finish, he controlled Barrera just as impressively as Ward did, although I would argue more impressive but Ward has a totally different style, of course, that doesn't lend to brutal batterings. I'd take him over Kovalev now.

I read the HBO mob were critical he didn't get Barrera out quicker, no wonder fans get so confused buying the hype they peddle.

I didn't hear them be critical of bivol for not koing him sooner, they seemed to like him a lot, maybe I'm wrong though...

On the form of both of them on Saturday I would give bivol the edge just now, but maybe kovalev wasn't at full power v a southpaw and someone he knows he. An beat easy.... Who will win, there's only one way to find out

Fiiiiiiiiiight

I don’t remember the HBO crew saying anything about Bivol needing to KO him earlier either. They were pretty high on Bivol.

[Primo Carnera]

We’ve seen Bivol’s power before, but he showed some really classy footwork and movement at the weekend. This guy is the real deal and this is a great division! If they all keep fighting each other, this is going to be an amazing division.