Kovalev vs Ward

Ward because he is better in everything except punching power. Not saying KOvalev is bad but Ward is just more skilled, more versatile, faster, have better defense, can fight from more range...

It should be the referee who doesn't allow Ward to clinch, get it right and hopefully we get a nice stern referee who wont allow Ward to fight dirty, time for Ward to prove how good he is without cheating like he did against Froch and Kessler we pay to see a fight not another man trying to hug it out :boxing: You know, I am so confident that Kovalev will whoop his ass, that I want this fight to happen in Oakland, hehe

Ward shouldn't be making us wait til late 2016, this fight should either take place early 2016 or not at all I think we can all agree that 3 soft fights for Ward is absolute B.S I wont be watching any of these fights of his, I'm a fan of boxing and that's something nobody should actively support especially with the credit and P4P ratings he gets. Ward's not the one making people wait, HBO is. The Brand fight is a sham though.

Ward shouldn't be making us wait til late 2016, this fight should either take place early 2016 or not at all I think we can all agree that 3 soft fights for Ward is absolute B.S I wont be watching any of these fights of his, I'm a fan of boxing and that's something nobody should actively support especially with the credit and P4P ratings he gets.

Kovalev wont allow Ward to clinch, which means Ward has no chance. It should be the referee who doesn't allow Ward to clinch, get it right and hopefully we get a nice stern referee who wont allow Ward to fight dirty, time for Ward to prove how good he is without cheating like he did against Froch and Kessler we pay to see a fight not another man trying to hug it out :boxing:

Rocnation are paying 2 million Dollars for every Ward fight, you better believe they want their moneys worth. ... But is RN supposed to fight Kovalev? No, Ward is... and he has that 'history" post 2011. ... I'll wait until they sign the fight... and get into the same ring in the fight night.

David Iskowitch, of Roc Nation: "We are hopeful that Nov. 21 is the first step toward a 2016 showdown with Sergey Kovalev." Ward hasn't signed to fight Kovalev. The fight will be the first of an exclusive three-fight contract that Ward has signed with HBO. It will also include a fight in the spring of 2016, followed by a fall pay-per-view showdown with three-belt light heavyweight world titleholder Sergey Kovalev (28-0-1, 25 KOs), who is also under contract to HBO. Kovalev and his promoter, Main Events, have also agreed to terms. yes if he or Kovalev lose then no fight hbo is not signing ward unless a Kovalev fight is signed

Anxious to see Ward fight. See where he is in terms of rust, if there is any. Ward is going to put on a clinic against Kov if he is still Ward

no the third fight is Kovalev that's why hbo signed him they don't want what happen with Kovalev vs Stevenson to happen again http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/14006041/andre-ward-move-175-pounds-part-three-fight-deal-ending-sergey-kovalev David Iskowitch, of Roc Nation: "We are hopeful that Nov. 21 is the first step toward a 2016 showdown with Sergey Kovalev." Ward hasn't signed to fight Kovalev.

Ward hasn't signed to fight Kovalev. He signed a 3 fight deal with HBO, Roc are saying they are "hopefull" that his third fight will be vs Kovalev. Ward and his trainer have said nothing about Kovalev. It's not going to happen. If it did, Kovalev would Krush Ward easily. no the third fight is Kovalev that's why hbo signed him they don't want what happen with Kovalev vs Stevenson to happen again http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/14006041/andre-ward-move-175-pounds-part-three-fight-deal-ending-sergey-kovalev

I think Kov will win. Ward was/is the more skilled guy but he has been so inactive, he hasnt been fighting anyone near Kov's level in a long time. And this cab driver fest he wants to go on to prepare for Kov is a joke. I dont think he will be ready.

I can't see Ward winning this fight. His rep was built on what I consider rather average fighters and he's been out so long I'd have to go with the champ on this one. I wouldn't say average fighters. Ward has a pretty good resume. However, they were definitely guys who suited his strategy and gave him flaws to work with. Kovalev has more power than Froch better boxing than Kessler and can be meaner/rougher than Bika. He would beat every Ward opponent at their own game and has it in 1 package.

Ward Loses I can't see Ward winning this fight. His rep was built on what I consider rather average fighters and he's been out so long I'd have to go with the champ on this one.

Problem is, Ward doesn't have enough power to keep Kovalev honest. Kovalev isn't going to be gun-shy and try to out-box Ward like Manny tried to do with Floyd (who had a size advantage)... Kovalev has shown he can box and win rounds even if he doesn't get the early KO... I don't see Ward being able to dash in and out, trying to keep up on the scorecards, without tasting the bitter power of Kovalev. Ward is NOT a RJJ, he doesn't have THAT kind of speed, let alone the speed and power combo that Roy had. Kovalev will keep the pressure on Ward, and outbox him to a decision or a late-round TKO... Ward doesn't have the advantage of a longer reach either. He'll HAVE to get in close, and this will be his undoing. Great fight though, definitely a PPV worthy fight... Better than Ward/GGG IMO... Kovalev should try to fight stevenson before, because after he beat ward that fight will lose steam.

Rocnation are paying 2 million Dollars for every Ward fight, you better believe they want their moneys worth. I'm sure they do, whether they are going to get it is another matter.

Too bad Golovkin was scared. We could have had Ward-Golovkin and Ward-Kovalev. Lol, yeah right, both sometime next year? How gullible you guys are!

Ward hasn't signed to fight Kovalev. He signed a 3 fight deal with HBO, Roc are saying they are "hopefull" that his third fight will be vs Kovalev. Ward and his trainer have said nothing about Kovalev. It's not going to happen. If it did, Kovalev would Krush Ward easily. Rocnation are paying 2 million Dollars for every Ward fight, you better believe they want their moneys worth.

This is probably the fight of 2016 if it goes down, ,Props to both fighters for wantIng this fight But I hope Ward wins

as long as the both win the next tom fights it will happen the contract are already signed Ward hasn't signed to fight Kovalev. He signed a 3 fight deal with HBO, Roc are saying they are "hopefull" that his third fight will be vs Kovalev. Ward and his trainer have said nothing about Kovalev. It's not going to happen. If it did, Kovalev would Krush Ward easily.

This fight is comparable to Ali vs Foreman Although i dont think Ward has what it takes to beat Kov. I think the power will be too much for him and Ward doesnt have knockout power to save himself from a loss