lol I've never watched such a shy face-to-face on the ring in my life

That handshake :haha: they have mutual respect for each other....not the first time this has happened....everyone isnt a trash talker like James Toney or an intimidator like young Tyson they know they are each others biggest test....period

Lol at these armchair psychologists. ward won the handshake bro deal with it

Kovalev the visitor initiated two handshakes with Ward the host and he begrudgingly accepted. A true alpha male would shake the visitor's hand and display control of his hometown. Ward looked agitated like he wanted to punch Kovalev which makes sense being that he just fought and was full of adrenaline. Kovalev is a foreigner showing Ward how to act in his own hometown. Ward showed subtle beta *****like behavior. Kovalev showed alpha logical and reasonable behavior. Kovalev by KO 9. Pertinent analysis, Ward displayed subtle signs of submission, head down, the pending beat down on his mind. Kovalev was calm, collected and self assured, knowing Ward doesn't stand a chance after that pitiful performance. He almost seemed thankful to Ward for giving him the opportunity to beat him into submission and drastically raise his profile.

Lol at these armchair psychologists. Kovalev the visitor initiated two handshakes with Ward the host and he begrudgingly accepted. A true alpha male would shake the visitor's hand and display control of his hometown. Ward looked agitated like he wanted to punch Kovalev which makes sense being that he just fought and was full of adrenaline. Kovalev is a foreigner showing Ward how to act in his own hometown. Ward showed subtle beta *****like behavior. Kovalev showed alpha logical and reasonable behavior. Kovalev by KO 9.

SHY? I think it was RESPECT more than anything! Only fans talk tough over the internet, these guys know it is going to be a tough fight between the two Kellerman did not know how to handle and build up that moment though, he made it a bit awkward, it is like he did not know what to say and what question to ask

Always surprising to see how many fighters aren't comfortable with confrontation. SRL admits so in his book. Oscar is another one. Why do they go into boxing in the first place James Toney likes inciting confrontation.

Lol at these armchair psychologists.

Always surprising to see how many fighters aren't comfortable with confrontation. SRL admits so in his book. Oscar is another one. Why do they go into boxing in the first place I would guess that it's more comfortable for them to fight fight than to have a friendly conversation.

kovalev knows whats up You acting like a h0e. Kovalev gonna make Ward into a cuck