Sergey Kovalev v Saul Canelo Alvarez 2/11/19 Sky Sports/DAZN

[p4pking]

I thought it was basically even before the KO, but also a pretty underwhelming fight. Canelo was clearly so much stronger and fresher, Kovalev was doing a good job controlling distance but didn't have any real intention to do more than that in order to avoid taking punches. He can't really take any punishment now and he fought like a guy that knew it the whole way. A rematch would be completely pointless, Kovalev wouldn't want it anyways. I highly doubt Canelo stays at 175, suspect he and his camp thought this would be an easier task than it was. There are a few good opponents for him at 168 also.

[Fatboxingfan]

Kove chin has no resistance anymore
Canelo is a real tenacious mofo
Kov landed nothing of note
Canelo axed him

[Fatboxingfan]

Kove chin has no resistance anymore
Canelo is a real tenacious mofo
Kov landed nothing of note
Canelo axed him
All she wrote

[Fenster]

Did anyone else instantly think Toney-Nunn? Fuck me, Kovalev even went face first over the ropes like Nunn. Talk about history repeating itself.

I had it even, however, always thought the little man was in charge. Anyone who had him way behind should give him credit for spectacularly turning it around. And also credit to Canelo for recognising Kovalev was limp and needed help.

[Alpha]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

[chris6878]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

For what? Been retired for what 2 years? He would need a tune up. Like you said he is happy, nothing to prove. He turned Koalev into the shell of a fighter he is today

[armin]

I had Kov up but much rather see that than whatever ridicelous 119-109 scorecard they were going to feed to the public. canelo's chin and power carried up it seems but not sure he should dance with beterbiev but might be one FUN fight.

[Fenster]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

That would be rubbish. There are loads of great fights for Canelo against young prime dudes like him - Bivol, Smith, Saunders, Benavidez (politics), Andrade?

No way he goes back to 160, he'll drag the middleweights up to 168 - which is only GGG/Andrade - and can easily fight the others at 168 or even a 170 catchweight. I've ignored Beterbiev for obvious reasons - it doesn't make sense for Canelo/politics.

[Alpha]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

That would be rubbish

Not as rubbish as Floyd vs McGregor, or some of the other crap they have sold over the years. I'm not saying it should happen. Just asking if Ward would be enticed back. For Canelo, it's another big name, with advantages stacked in his favor.

[powerpuncher]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

That would be rubbish

Not as rubbish as Floyd vs McGregor, or some of the other crap they have sold over the years. I'm not saying it should happen. Just asking if Ward would be enticed back. For Canelo, it's another big name, with advantages stacked in his favor.

I doubt Canelo would call for that fight but maybe. The problem is that if Ward accepted it, it would mean that he feels good and knows he can win. If Ward were anything like he were before, he would shut out Canelo.

[Alpha]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

That would be rubbish.

Now see a Manfredo Jr comeback is what I would call rubbish.

[Fenster]

Ward seems happy in retirement, but would he return for a Canelo clash at 175 or Cruiser?

That would be rubbish.

Now see a Manfredo Jr comeback is what I would call rubbish.

All retired fighters should stay retired, Ward beating Canelo proves what? He's already considered a modern great and if Canelo wins he gets no respect for beating an old man.

Let the young guys have a chance. Canelo has half-a-dozen prime guys he's 50-50 with.