IBF will keep Kovalev as Bernard Hopkin's mandatory

[The Hammer]

They will not reinstate Karo Murat now that he has his visa (he's done nothing to deserve it anyway).

(according to reliable sources on twitter).

[Evil Abed]

I think Kovalev will carry through with the Cleverly fight. Its already put together.

[ИATAS]

That's expected. The IBF would never flip flop on mandatory positions unlike some other organizations.

[The Hammer]

I think Kovalev will carry through with the Cleverly fight. Its already put together.

I hope not.

Kovalev-Hopkins is a much more interesting fight.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

I hope not.

Kovalev-Hopkins is a much more interesting fight.

Exactly, Kovalev-Cleverly is close to done.

[shingle]

I hope not.

Kovalev-Hopkins is a much more interesting fight.

Really, you think watching Hopkins spoil and hold for the entire fight will be interesting.

[The Hammer]

Really, you think watching Hopkins spoil and hold for the entire fight will be interesting.

It's a more intriguing matchup and a more meaningful fight, because Hopkins is an ATG great while Cleverly is a low-profile beltholder.

[Evil Abed]

I hope not.

Kovalev-Hopkins is a much more interesting fight.

Kovalev-Cleverly is just a better/more entertaining fight. Kovalev can pursue Bhop afterwards.

Bhop should pursue Adonis.

[The Hammer]

Kovalev-Cleverly is just a better/more entertaining fight. Kovalev can pursue Bhop afterwards.

Bhop should pursue Adonis.

Cleverly-Kovalev would be a bigger fight if Kovalev had the IBF belt.

He should fight Hopkins and pursue Cleverly afterwards.

[BostonGuy]

I'd be glad to see Kovalev vs. Cleverly or Hopkins, just that it gets made this year. Kovalev has got a lot of momentum at the moment and he's dangerous to anyone he fights