In what round will Canelo stop Kovalev?

[Master]

It appears the fight is on and at 175. November 2nd it is. My only issue is that Kovalev just fought and had a heck of a tough couple of rounds. Surely it could not have hurt to make it December 2nd out of common decency. There is always some catch or other. However, maybe Kov is old school, it will keep him off the booze, and he will lay off heavy sparring for a few weeks and go in there and show what a knockout jab is.

That’s the first thing I thought. It is really fast for someone that age to get back in the ring. If he would have destroyed Yarde in two rounds then it would be fine, but he went ten rounds and had some tough spots. We shall see what happens

I think it helps Kov. Staying busy and in camp will be better than resting and drinking.

Canelo must see a weakness, the body shots, Kov being stopped recently and having the judges on his side.

Still an intriguing and good fight. Hope Kov causes the upset.

[Master]

Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev officially announced for November 2 in Las Vegas

Canelo Alvarez will challenge Sergey Kovalev for his WBO light-heavyweight title on November 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Mexican superstar has already won belts at super-welterweight, middleweight and super-middleweight, and is now set to jump up once again for a whole new challenge.

Despite having fought his last bout for the middleweight titles at 160lbs, Canelo will move up two divisions to take on the Russian at 175lbs.

It is new territory for the 29-year-old who is widely regarded as the biggest name in boxing today.

Kovalev’s last outing came on August 24 as he defended his belt by knocking out Britain’s Anthony Yarde in Russia.

Ten weeks after this taxing eleven-rounder, the 36-year-old is jumping straight back in against a fresh opponent with some doubting this is wise at the current stage of his career.



A few years ago, the Russian was unified champion and rated as one of the pound-for-pound best in boxing, but two losses to Andre Ward put paid to this status.

He’s since regained the WBO crown and adapted beautifully to win it back once again in February after being knocked out by Eleider Alvarez last year.

Canelo meanwhile escaped two fights against Gennady Golovkin without suffering any official defeat.

Despite most believing GGG beat him first time around, and a drugs controversy lingering in between, their rematch was far closer and the three judges gave Alvarez a slim decision victory which earned him the middleweight titles.



https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/6...lev-announced/

[El Kabong]

If and only IF Canelo beats Kovalev then perhaps Andre Ward makes a comeback and fights Canelo at 175? Any takers on that? Or no should Ward stay retired?

[imp]

Ward is retired.

Ward and Floyd are retired.

Both retired undefeated and in good health with plenty of Money.

We all need to accept that.

We also need to accept that Ward chased Kovalev down and entered his weight class with injuries and a 2 year lay off with business issues..he wanted the bogeyman.

If you’re brainwashed by the Rocky movies and think it’s cool to be take punishment then some won’t appreciate the true Art of boxing..Ward is not coming back..unless Canelo calls him out after beating up an old washed up Kovalev.,.but why would he when there’s no money or franchise belt for him.

[TitoFan]

Canelo calling out Ward?

[Primo Carnera]

Canelo Alvarez vs Sergey Kovalev officially announced for November 2 in Las Vegas

Canelo Alvarez will challenge Sergey Kovalev for his WBO light-heavyweight title on November 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Mexican superstar has already won belts at super-welterweight, middleweight and super-middleweight, and is now set to jump up once again for a whole new challenge.

Despite having fought his last bout for the middleweight titles at 160lbs, Canelo will move up two divisions to take on the Russian at 175lbs.

It is new territory for the 29-year-old who is widely regarded as the biggest name in boxing today.

Kovalev’s last outing came on August 24 as he defended his belt by knocking out Britain’s Anthony Yarde in Russia.

Ten weeks after this taxing eleven-rounder, the 36-year-old is jumping straight back in against a fresh opponent with some doubting this is wise at the current stage of his career.



A few years ago, the Russian was unified champion and rated as one of the pound-for-pound best in boxing, but two losses to Andre Ward put paid to this status.

He’s since regained the WBO crown and adapted beautifully to win it back once again in February after being knocked out by Eleider Alvarez last year.

Canelo meanwhile escaped two fights against Gennady Golovkin without suffering any official defeat.

Despite most believing GGG beat him first time around, and a drugs controversy lingering in between, their rematch was far closer and the three judges gave Alvarez a slim decision victory which earned him the middleweight titles.



https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/6...lev-announced/

What’s with the Hennessy name on The promotions?

[powerpuncher]

Financially this is great for Kovalev. It sets him up for life (as long as he is semi smart with his money).

[TitoFan]

So this is boxing in the Canelo era. Canelo will pick you out only if you're beatable (right time, right conditions, etc). You're obviously honored to take the fight, and will come away a richer man for it. Rinse and repeat.

The WBC periodically churns out another belt... and adds to Canelo's collection.

I miss the good ol' days.

[powerpuncher]

So this is boxing in the Canelo era. Canelo will pick you out only if you're beatable (right time, right conditions, etc). You're obviously honored to take the fight, and will come away a richer man for it. Rinse and repeat.

The WBC periodically churns out another belt... and adds to Canelo's collection.

I miss the good ol' days.

Money ruins everything. I get that it’s great that these fighters get paid their worth, but it dilutes the product. Don’t get me wrong, this is a good fight in and of itself. I have absolutely no problem with the fight with none of the shenanigans considered.

I just don’t like the obvious (well obvious to some people) cherry pick of an older opponent, who has name recognition, and that you have a favorable style match up. Also, it’s a high risk low reward fight.

Again, I’m not against the fight in theory, but I’m against Canelo picking the specific fight in a specific weight while there are at least 7-8 fighters I would rather him fight between middleweight and light heavyweight.

[TitoFan]

So this is boxing in the Canelo era. Canelo will pick you out only if you're beatable (right time, right conditions, etc). You're obviously honored to take the fight, and will come away a richer man for it. Rinse and repeat.

The WBC periodically churns out another belt... and adds to Canelo's collection.

I miss the good ol' days.

Money ruins everything. I get that it’s great that these fighters get paid their worth, but it dilutes the product. Don’t get me wrong, this is a good fight in and of itself. I have absolutely no problem with the fight with none of the shenanigans considered.

I just don’t like the obvious (well obvious to some people) cherry pick of an older opponent, who has name recognition, and that you have a favorable style match up. Also, it’s a high risk low reward fight.

Again, I’m not against the fight in theory, but I’m against Canelo picking the specific fight in a specific weight while there are at least 7-8 fighters I would rather him fight between middleweight and light heavyweight.

I'm hoping you mean it's a high risk low reward fight for Kovalev... and everything else is exactly right. Also, I'm among those people who see the obvious cherry picking. It's nauseating... especially when done by such a high profile fighter.

I would respect this guy a lot more if he would just throw caution to the wind and say f*ck it... I'm gonna fight the best... at their peak... at their weight. I'm gonna earn the lofty throne they've carved out for me out of pure gold.

But if it hasn't happened more than 50 fights into his pro career, it'll never happen.

This ain't boxing. It's pageantry.