Kovalev went with the same gameplan as Eleider Alvarez 2, which is probably who he is at this point. He either can't or is too scared to go into 3rd gear, so he will try to outbox guys in 2nd and avoid tear ups
Kovalev needs to box now instead of looking for knockouts. He's got good fundamentals, a solid jab still, and boxing in a relaxed fashion will help him preserve his stamina.
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