Sergey Kovalev, Andre Ward bout to take place Nov. 19 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
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THE MASTER OF DEFENSE , returns July 16th to defend the title that was taken from him only to be given back realizing who the TRUE CHAMPION is..... GUILLERMO RIGONGEAUX (16W-0L-10KOs)
is that the jazza dickens fight?
Ward can be frustrating due to his inactivity and style sometimes, but IMO that guy is a bad ass who will fight anyone. Definitely respect his quality of opposition, work ethic, and fighters mentality. Great fight that I see Ward winning by decision.
I think kov will win by KO
I like both fighters but am going for Ward to redeem himself and pull off a big upset.
So I am assuming Kovalev still fights Chilemba on July 11th and Ward is till going to fight TBA on August 6 first?
It's a pick em in many ways but I think Kovalev's activity and experience at the weight may mean Ward Struggle to dictate things. I don't see him as being strong enough to move Kovalev around with the ease he has managed other opponents but conversely other than an ageing Hopkins, the big Russian will not have had to decode someone with such a complete defensive armory as the self styled 'Soldier of God'.
Kovalev late by TKO or shock stoppage. Ward will struggle to keep out of the corners and be punished by his lack of fights recently. Kovalev stopping people may not be so shocking but derailing Ward even with his late arrival at the weight would have to be seen as a mark of quality and a big surprise.
Ward ***•••°°°SMOKES°°°•••*** koov-a-love-kin KGB combo
Kov by KO
How do they compare in size? I would assume that Kov is much bigger but I always underestimate how big Ward is
They are actually the same size.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batman
Interestingly, Kovalev fought mostly at middleweight as an amateur and Ward fought at light heavyweight.
Ward has been fighting mostly slightly smaller guys at 168 as a pro.
Ward may be fighting Erik Skoglund, according to Fat Dan.
Skogland is a weak opponent with a nice-looking but padded record.
I can't till Ward DESTROYS racist piece of shit.
I noticed the year was not announced.;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Andre
Can't....Quote:
Originally Posted by denilson200
wait?
I like Kovalev with the late tko and that phone poll jab to head and body will surprise Ward. Absolute respect for Ward taking this, but this is not some flat footed caveman who loads up and all of the contortionist twisting, judo clinging and errand punches won't be enough as it goes.
Agreed. Ward is too elite and he will punish Race-a-lev.Quote:
Originally Posted by denilson200
I can't wait till you make this sentence grammatically completeQuote:
Originally Posted by denilson200
I think that is the swedish fellow who posts here favourite guy... you will be in trouble for referring to skoglund like that :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Freedom
To me, this is the best fight that can be made in boxing. The problem is that kovalev is my favorite fighter and I also have been a fan of ward for a long time so I don't want either to lose.
I can't stand either the Snore Of God or the Racist so it's gonna be bitter sweet either way... Unless Kovalev Ko's Ward so bad, that in falling to the ground Ward topples onto Kov thereby breaking his leg and ending the racist's career while sustaining a career ending injury himself.
Big respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
I would say Kov is favourite 60/40 at most.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
Ward by a wide points win.
Ward by Stinkage -- As ludicrous as it may sound, Wards better at spoiling than Kovalev is at knocking people out. Ward can't block all of Kovalev's punches but he will stay out of range, land the first punch, tie up and ambush on the break, step back then lead with his head and then ambush again when Kovalev realizes hes been butted. Its a real estate game with Ward. Ward can out box in 2 ranges-- Pot Shotting Kovalev on the first counter and on the inside (hug n' slug)-- sounds crazy, but he'll be the stronger on the inside as Kovalev doesn't like to wrestle and if he obliges ward, he'll be worn out after 8. So all of wards training till the fight will focus on controlling the distance to keep the fight in those two places. The danger for Ward, exists in being hit by consecutive shots after he counters the first (So id look for him to counter with right hand leads as it puts his head in a position off to the side on the follow through. He'll also practice that shoulder roll and right hand counter on the inside that pascal landed a few times.
I've hoping Kovalev is upping his game, though he admitted before he doesn't watch tape and goes in and just fights. Maybe JDJ will watch the tape, because wards concentrating on staying out of the way and tying up so you have to look at his stylistic flaws to recognize where hes going to give you the best looks. You can't just hope to corner him and grind him down (he'll counter or come out head fist and clinch before that happens). This isn't the typical kovalev fights where its a question of time and sooner or later Kovalev will catch them in a blitz. Wards plan is to avoid getting hit with punches at all costs... You can't run a rabbit down in a tank, you have to know where the rabbits gonna be before the rabbit does.
If its close on the cards, Ward gets the benefit of the doubt because he American and the USA needs a dog in the boxing race again (probably believing that boxing's been taken over by non Americans). Till Spence and Crawford are peaking and making big noise.
Just my opinion but God, I hope i'm wrong!!!
Now all of a sudden the Ward bandwagon begins to take on some passengers again. :)
Not me. I can't stand Ward's style, nor his inactivity. Much rather watch Kovalev, no matter what his personality may be like. Unfortunately, I can see Ward frustrating Kovalev out of his game, and pulling out an ugly decision. Hope I'm wrong, though.
I agree Kov is a beast but if ward pulls this off it would be an amazing result.Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Contradict me again sir and I will have your head!Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI would say Kov is favourite 60/40 at most.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
I'm a MOD after all.
Which one is you?Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkContradict me again sir and I will have your head!Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI would say Kov is favourite 60/40 at most.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
I'm a MOD after all.
http://www.modshoes.co.uk/wp-content...es-2010-01.jpg
The one with the fedora.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterWhich one is you?Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkContradict me again sir and I will have your head!Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI would say Kov is favourite 60/40 at most.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
I'm a MOD after all.
http://www.modshoes.co.uk/wp-content...es-2010-01.jpg
I was thinking more like Adonis Stevenson needing a lesson on walking the talk ;D. Poor fella has all but disappeared under the covers with these two on a collision course.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
His show of false bravado against Kovalev was amusing though.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliI was thinking more like Adonis Stevenson needing a lesson on walking the talk ;D. Poor fella has all but disappeared under the covers with these two on a collision course.Quote:
Originally Posted by HulkBig respect to Ward for taking this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Canelo could learn a thing or two from Andre Ward.
It's a 50-50 fight really.
Kovalev said FUCK YOU lol
I think the Russian will win i think his jab and power will give Ward a lot of problems. The guy is not just a brawler he has a jab from hell plus he is much more active so i hope Kovalev will win it. Also what is up with the racist shit what did he do that was such a big deal that he gets that label now.
John David J, instructor from BHop University has given him a wealth of knowledge as well.
I will consider this fight as an advanced class on the sweet science.
Brute alone will not decide this fight.
not sure how many things he has done but this is the thing i remember :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Sergey Kovalev Issues Disgraceful, Racist Tweet About Adonis Stevenson – theboxingtribune.com
I think he apologised for it and I accept his apology.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerqnot sure how many things he has done but this is the thing i remember :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Sergey Kovalev Issues Disgraceful, Racist Tweet About Adonis Stevenson – theboxingtribune.com
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Originally Posted by MasterI think he apologised for it and I accept his apology.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerqnot sure how many things he has done but this is the thing i remember :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Sergey Kovalev Issues Disgraceful, Racist Tweet About Adonis Stevenson – theboxingtribune.com
his apology seemed sincere
although he seems like a bad man
Yes he is someone you would not like to meet in a dark alley but neither is Adonis.Quote:
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Originally Posted by MasterI think he apologised for it and I accept his apology.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerqnot sure how many things he has done but this is the thing i remember :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Sergey Kovalev Issues Disgraceful, Racist Tweet About Adonis Stevenson – theboxingtribune.com
his apology seemed sincere
although he seems like a bad man
I've noticed that Eastern Europeans hate it when someone is waking behind them.
Just felt like sharing that with you.
Anyway... I think Ward looked a little undersized and lacking in physicality against Barrera. I wonder of his inside game is less effective at the higher weight. With out that, he is 2/3 of the fighter we know which would play very well into the hands of Kovalev, who positions himself just as well as Ward does at both ends of mid-range.
Eh i do not think it is something to be that mad at Ali if i can remember right called listen Gorilla or some shit like that. I mean he pretty much said he looked ugly which is not that far off and he has been trying to get a fight to so i am not so sure that makes him a racist really but o well.Quote:
Originally Posted by palmerqnot sure how many things he has done but this is the thing i remember :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Sergey Kovalev Issues Disgraceful, Racist Tweet About Adonis Stevenson – theboxingtribune.com