I don't know about night and day.. Kovalevs been a hell of a lot more active obviously, but if you take an ancient Hopkins out of the mix he hadn't fought anyone all that special until Ward either. Sullivan Barrera may prove himself to be just as good as anyone else Kovalev beat, Rogriguez was decent, etc.

I think Kovalev beat Ward don't get me wrong, but this rematch needs to happen and hopefully it's a more pleasing outcome this time all round.