Ward vs Kovalev

Ward by unanimous decision. Unless he stops Barney Rubble late.

As much as I prefer Ward I think Kovalev is too big and he hurts him.

he's white though, close enough. So race fueled fans such as yourself the fight's outcome will hurt even more. You guys put it on yourselves.

Kovalev is going to beat ward to within an inch of his life.... or worse It's just too bad Kovalev isn't a Brit though huh? Oh how we'll never be able to reverse that Froch schooling. Oh Ward, why did you do him so dirty, and with one hand at that!

Now for a serious discussion on who would win this fight. I've never been a Ward fan but you have to give credit where it's due. He cleaned up 68 and defeated plenty of underrated fighters that have proven to be champion material even after their fights with Ward. But is that enough to face the Krusher? The question I think will be key, is how he handles people his own size or bigger (i.e Paul Smith granted it was a tune up following a lay off...) His next fight at 175 will be an indication as to how the fight is split in terms of the favorite and underdog. Kovalev is the man at 175. He's been consistently fighting tough contenders but can't seem to fish up the other champions. Has he faced anyone at Wards level? I say yes. Nobody was dissing Hopkins while he was winning but it seems to be a trend to dismiss someone when they lose because the outcome is not favorable. As far as experience Kov is set to go, he's ready to fight anyone at this point it's just a waiting game. Size and experience will be Key for Kovalevs victory (my pick). I honestly just don't see Ward beating Kovalev unless he drags this fight out and "wins" rounds but every round that goes by is more punishment he has to avoid like Hopkins that might leave him defending rather than attacking. Ward being the american will have some edge in the scoring and can definitely edge out a Mayweather/Castillo sort of fight. This fight honestly will determine a clear and the most viable p4p, No cherry picks and no catch weight. Just a good old fashioned fight. Man, there has been three threads on it lately, no need to make another one. I think the last one is still in first page.

I give the edge to Kovalev at the moment. I need to see how Ward looks against a live opponent at LHW before I can speculate on how he'd do against the division's best fighter.

Ward's intangibles and ring generalship will not fail him.Some things are just destined to be..death ,taxes,Ward's "0" will not go.

Ward style just like hopkins it very rarly it put them in a ko position hapkins went 12 rounds at 49 ..a much younger prime ward does more the last with kolv ......i see 8-4 for ward

This is a super fight for the hardcore fans !!!!!

I agree and im kinda leaning slightly towards kovalev. im intrigued how ward is going to approach this fight. just cant see it in my head that it will resemble any of wards fight to where he dictated the pace as he pleased, sergeys a different animal altogether. 55/45 kova atm

Killa Kov puts Ward to sleep.

Ward>Kovalev Kovalev's skill is not at Wards level. He's definitely stronger but not a 1 punch ko artist. I just can't see him landing enough to finally make wear Ward down to the point he can't continue but he definitely has a punchers chance.