I think Kovalev is my new 2nd favorite currently

**Ron Swanson** · 04-04-2014 06:57 PM

I like his form but I think people are going a step too far. He needs a few top fights before he gets the credit he's getting. We've seen feared monsters come and go come and go come and go. He's good, let him earn his accolades if he can. I'll end up hating him because I don't believe in the soap opera fear stuff but the drama folks haven't driven me to that yet.

**Rantcatrat** · 04-04-2014 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

I like his form but I think people are going a step too far. He needs a few top fights before he gets the credit he's getting. We've seen feared monsters come and go come and go come and go. He's good, let him earn his accolades if he can. I'll end up hating him because I don't believe in the soap opera fear stuff but the drama folks haven't driven me to that yet.

Everyone likes a puncher and they tend to get overrated because of it. Some day he'll meet a boxer that will figure out the puzzle he presents. Until then though, he's damn fun to watch.

**Master** · 04-04-2014 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

I like his form but I think people are going a step too far. He needs a few top fights before he gets the credit he's getting. We've seen feared monsters come and go come and go come and go. He's good, let him earn his accolades if he can. I'll end up hating him because I don't believe in the soap opera fear stuff but the drama folks haven't driven me to that yet.

Everyone likes a puncher and they tend to get overrated because of it. Some day he'll meet a boxer that will figure out the puzzle he presents. Until then though, he's damn fun to watch.

I think Ward could be that boxer.

**Spicoli** · 04-04-2014 08:09 PM

I like him a lot. He is a very cagey guy who varies him punches from all angles, he is far more than 'just a puncher'. You gain a new appreciation for some fighters when you spend a fight watching there feet. Dude has very savvy footwork and unlike some 'huge punchers' his feet and hands communicate.

**Beanflicker** · 04-04-2014 08:37 PM

I'm not overrating him at all, I'm just saying he's one of my favorites, not that I think he's the greatest fighter out there.

How am I giving him too much credit? I'm not saying he's going to dominate the sport and retire undefeated. I'm just stating facts - that a) He's a BRUTAL 2 fisted puncher and b) he's exciting as hell to watch.

Personally, I think Andre Ward would beat him. I'm not saying he's unbeatable.