IBF will keep Kovalev as Bernard Hopkin's mandatory

[Grimmer]

I want to see Clev v Kovalev, 'cause I'd probably attend.

Plus I think BHop would beat Stevenson, and then he'd be lineal once again.

[hitman smax]

I hope not.

Kovalev-Hopkins is a much more interesting fight.

I don't think it's an interesting fight skill or style wise, but it's definitely one of the most appealing fights from a marketing standpoint.

Kovalev will destroy Hopkins, handing him, by far, the worst embarassment of his career.

[SkillspayBills]

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

He should fight Hopkins and pursue Cleverly afterwards.

Actually if Hopkins takes Adonis' WBC belt it's a MUCH bigger fight if Kovalev takes Cleverly's belt.