Kovalev vs Cleverly predictions august 17th

[Vendettos]

You can't knock cleverly because he's did quite a bit in one of the hard punching divisions, without actually having a punch.

Kovalev has never fought an undefeated fighter.
Cleverly has beaten 4.

Cleverly has been a world champion nearly 3 years.
Kovalev has never fought for a title worth mentioning.


Kovalev can bang, but cleverly has been in with a few decent punches, none with a record like Kovalevs but is his record blown up? Has he fought pure talent in al l his fights?

I give Cleverly a UD.

Cleverly has not only NEVER beat a champion for any title he's won (Brit/Comm/Euro) he's never even faced a man that's challenged for a "world" title.

Now I fully understand I'm a boring pedantic cunt - but you don't deserve to be called a champion with a track record like that.

True you pedantic boring cunt! :P

But he did beat Bellew, who is now mandatory and will fight for a world title in his next fight.

So you need to count that!

Cleverly is not the most likeable fighter due to not being a big puncher and being a little big mouthed but he has some skills.

[Fenster]

I think Clev is a good fighter and this is a good match too. He will deserve respect if he wins, as Kovalev is coming with a lot of hype from USA TV and is clearly dangerous.

@Dia bando - there's not a person on earth, regardless of grounding or experience, that can correctly and consistently pick the winner of a fight. It's easy to tell people you're an expert when the fighters you support are winning. What happens when they lose? I'll look forward to your posts ()

[Mctaggert]

There was a punch that Bellew hit Cleverly with while Clev was stuck on the ropes that was a punch from hell, I don't think Tony could have put more power into it if he tired. Clev took it and did not even wobble. I get the feeling that Clev will cause Kovalev to have a panic attack when he realises that he can't knock him out.

[Master]

There was a punch that Bellew hit Cleverly with while Clev was stuck on the ropes that was a punch from hell, I don't think Tony could have put more power into it if he tired. Clev took it and did not even wobble. I get the feeling that Clev will cause Kovalev to have a panic attack when he realises that he can't knock him out.

Agreed Clev is young and fearless he will beat this guy in a war as he did with Bellow. Nathan does have problems with boxers so B hop would be a pain in the ass for him.

[Spicoli]

There was a punch that Bellew hit Cleverly with while Clev was stuck on the ropes that was a punch from hell, I don't think Tony could have put more power into it if he tired. Clev took it and did not even wobble. I get the feeling that Clev will cause Kovalev to have a panic attack when he realises that he can't knock him out.

Agreed Clev is young and fearless he will beat this guy in a war as he did with Bellow. Nathan does have problems with boxers so B hop would be a pain in the ass for him.

Thats a major leap in hypothetical and he'd be we'll advised to not think he can war with Kovalev, or a Bellew for a maj. Dec for that matter, sponge a punch and turn up roses and cruise a win. Just because Cleverly didn't fall over...but still got hit enough to prove it...doesn't mean he won't panic himself?!

[armin]

rant I stand corrected, I just googled it and yeah apparently he flew in four days prior to the fight, campillo is real a tough luck guy, his "loss" to cloud is unjustifiable to me no way no how could that fight be scored to cloud imo. I'm sticking with campilo cause blastin out a jetlagged campillo on three rounds is still dam impressive

[Dia bando]

I think Clev is a good fighter and this is a good match too. He will deserve respect if he wins, as Kovalev is coming with a lot of hype from USA TV and is clearly dangerous.

@Dia bando - there's not a person on earth, regardless of grounding or experience, that can correctly and consistently pick the winner of a fight. It's easy to tell people you're an expert when the fighters you support are winning. What happens when they lose? I'll look forward to your posts ()

I'm just picking my nose up to the 2and knuckle,! If I was a expert I would be a millionaire , Cleverly
is a good Champion he may not be the biggest puncher, mind you Calzaghe never got much respect
for being a outstanding 2 weight Champion.
I'm just giving a few pointers.!

[Fenster]

I think Clev is a good fighter and this is a good match too. He will deserve respect if he wins, as Kovalev is coming with a lot of hype from USA TV and is clearly dangerous.

@Dia bando - there's not a person on earth, regardless of grounding or experience, that can correctly and consistently pick the winner of a fight. It's easy to tell people you're an expert when the fighters you support are winning. What happens when they lose? I'll look forward to your posts ()

I'm just picking my nose up to the 2and knuckle,! If I was a expert I would be a millionaire , Cleverly
is a good Champion he may not be the biggest puncher, mind you Calzaghe never got much respect
for being a outstanding 2 weight Champion.
I'm just giving a few pointers.!

Calzaghe is respected by the entire boxing world (apart from some dopey forum fans) for being a GENUINE champion.

If you're comparing Calzaghe's early career with Cleverly, then the difference is Calzaghe beat Eubank to become "champion," a fighter that is rated among the best ever supermiddles

[GAME]

Just saw some vids of Kovalev on youtube and it looks like weve got a good fight coming up when he meets Clev. Hes defo gonna bring it

The outcome depends on how Cleverley goes about the job. Hes got a good chin and i dont think ive ever seen him dropped but if he stands his ground with Kovalev I think hel be in trouble. Hes gotta do what Calzaghe did vs Kessler when he realised he couldn't match him for power so had to adjust and box. Clev will probably give it a go because thats his nature but his slightly better boxing skills should prevail if he chooses to use them

[Master]

They also showed Kovalev v White on Eurosport which was a good destruction job. However if Cleverly is to fight him then it will be easier fight for him than Bellow. That was a close fight.

[Onetime]

It's weird how fast people are to buy into Kovalav hype, Campillo got dropped twice in the first round vs Cloud so people shouldn't act like he's a beast

[Rantcatrat]

It's weird how fast people are to buy into Kovalav hype, Campillo got dropped twice in the first round vs Cloud so people shouldn't act like he's a beast

Campillo boxed Cloud's ears off though over the course of the fight. Campillo also picks Cleverly to win the fight with Kovalev.

On paper, it's hard to deny that the win over Campillo was a good win, considering that Campillo has given Cloud, Shumenov and other ranked fighters loads of problems, and Kovalev walked through him. As I mentioned earlier, however, Campillo wasn't himself for that fight. A lot of people betting on the fight shifted money to Kovalev right before the fight, after word came out that Campillo wasn't all there. So, if you are suggesting that the win over Campillo might be overvalued, you may be correct. In my opinion, this is a great fight between slugger and boxer. It's a risky fight for both guys, but Cleverly has a fan base, so it's a riskier fight for him.

How nasty would a fight between Kovalev and Stevenson be?

[Silkeyjoe]

Kov opens a slight fav at 4/6 with Clev 6/5

[GAME]

Kov opens a slight fav at 4/6 with Clev 6/5

Really?!

I see the bookies have been convinced by the youtube ko highlight reels
Hope if Clev wins people remember Kov started as favourite

[Silkeyjoe]

Kov opens a slight fav at 4/6 with Clev 6/5

Really?!

I see the bookies have been convinced by the youtube ko highlight reels
Hope if Clev wins people remember Kov started as favourite

I think it's very close fight. If Clev wins I will be impressed. Kov looks a beast.