Sergey Kovalev - Cornelius White (Spoiler Inside)

**DavilaJones** · 06-18-2013 12:03 AM

IBF Ordered Hopkins to fight Kovalev if he wants to keep his belt. I wonder if he'll do it.

**Spicoli** · 06-20-2013 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by DavilaJones

IBF Ordered Hopkins to fight Kovalev if he wants to keep his belt. I wonder if he'll do it.

Just caught his response...he accepts it and "looks forward to it".

I'm going to go somewhere I never have in Hopkins entire run...I think Kovalev wears him down and knocks him out

He's young in career but its a horrendous style for a pure boxer, let alone one near 50. I'm always weary of hype...but this smells like trouble.

**Rantcatrat** · 06-20-2013 05:59 PM

I read Kovalev-Cleverly is close. I think that's a great match-up too.

**Spicoli** · 06-20-2013 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

I read Kovalev-Cleverly is close. I think that's a great match-up too.

Solid yeh, winner vs Hopkins maybe? If Cleverly I can see Hopkins traveling for it. But Not sold on Cleverly, not even in supposed second coming of Calzaghe. Defense too leaky and not exactly pitching bricks demanding respect against Kovalev. Hope they happen!