Photos: Hopkins, Kovalev Size Each Other Up in NYC

I wouldn't be surprised if Hopkins circles and avoids contact for the first few rounds until he sees that Kovalev is starting to tire somewhat. He frustrated the hell out of his last opponent by doing that and turned it on during the second half of the fight. Shumenov is no Kovalev but that tactic might work all the same. As long as Bernard can avoid Kovalev's big shots for the first half of the fight, he has a good chance of winning a decision. All the same, that is a big IF yet to be determined.

Yeah, he gets hit with that left cross from a southpaw and sometimes the right hook, which is the only reason why Kovalev-Stevenson is still a tossup. His defense isn't perfect, but he's seeking to counter in range, so you better hurt him or else he's about to hurt you badly. It's a risky style that pays off most of the time since he's an accurate puncher, takes balls and is fun to watch. This ^. If you're someone who lives and dies by their favourite fighter, Kovalev's likely to give you a heart attack. Whilst far from devoid of defense or boxing skills in general he's the quintessence of a fighter whose offense is their defense. I'm a big fan and his relentless aggression makes him one of the most exciting fighters in the sport (especially in the higher divisions) right now, but damn, I keep wincing at how open he can leave himself on occasion. Generally his opponents are so reluctant to open up after the first few rounds that he gets away with it, but still..

He's well on his way. Unintelligence lasts forever.. Foreign soil is a piece of s-h-i-t how bout that! Hows that for unintelligence,Fake leo fan

One may watch boxing for 100 years and still understand "shiat" -- as you spell it. But nevermind. I dont like all the lil stars censoring my word , stop stalking me already dude its getting creepy...

One may watch boxing for 100 years and still understand "shiat" -- as you spell it. But nevermind. He's well on his way. Unintelligence lasts forever..