Ward vs Kovalev

[daggum]

Kovalev has to beat TBR first. TBR is every bit as skilled as Ward, probably more so. He lacks the intangibles though. Ward is a dog, he'll get dirty and he'll fight with you if needs be. And he does it up close, whereas TBR dances around.. and TBR's lights can go out easily.

None the less, it's still a pretty significant task infront of Kovalev and the upset is VERY possible.

i agree with you. he lacks clamp arms and the shoulder jump. aka intangibles.

[SkillspayBills]

I'll make bank on that bout. Ward stifles Kovalev, frustrates him and beats on him for a WIDEEEEEEEEE UD. Easy work

[mathed]

Ward is avoiding 175 like Hagler avoided it. In other words he's not. He's perfect where he's at and is the dominant champion at his best weight. He has no obligation to give up his throne for a shot at a titlist (not even the top dog) of another division who isn't even a star level name as it stands. Let's be honest. Some people are just desperate to see Ward lose and they are clutching to the hope of a bigger guy to do it. I'm not saying the TS, but they know who they are. Ward will move up if and when he wants to. Until then his haters can suffer.

ESPN p4p:

1. Floyd (moved up in weight)
2. Ward
3. Bradley (moved up in weight)
4. JMM (moved up in weight)
5. Pac (moved up in weight)
6. Martinez (moved up in weight)
7. Rigo
8. Wlad
9. Donaire moved up in weight


There is a trend involving the top guys

[Foreign Soil]

Kovalev is a serious threat to Ward , he has the ability to throw short compact fight changing shots

Not comparing fighters bcse there's no comparison to Ward in terms of opponents faced but the top fighters have their strengths watch the Thompson fight the right hand he landed was brutal he throw it in close w/speed and generated KO power that punch would trouble anyone, Campillo fight the first KD was caused by a similar short power shot.

Yep. That's what's going to be funny. Ward is going to have an "oh ****" moment if he thinks he safe on the inside with Kovalev.

[Daddy T]

I'm not sold on kovalev yet but would love to see this one

[Wizardsh]

If kovalev can cut off the ring and has good stamina then he has a punchers chance and nothing more

[Light_Speed]

I think you need hand speed and timing to beat Ward. Out of all the light heavyweights, I think Jean Pascal would give Ward the most trouble. The slower fighters like Kovalev just won't do despite the power.

You know what you're talking about.

Kovalev still has decent speed and workrate though. What would hurt him against Ward is he commits to every shot and stands straight up, he'd get busted pretty bad with the jab. Pascal is less predictable and throws punches from weird ass angles.

Kovalev better be ready for sillahk

I love Ismayl but I don't see this fight ending well for him.

[Foreign Soil]

You know what you're talking about.

Kovalev still has decent speed and workrate though. What would hurt him against Ward is he commits to every shot and stands straight up, he'd get busted pretty bad with the jab. Pascal is less predictable and throws punches from weird ass angles.


I love Ismayl but I don't see this fight ending well for him.

Kovalev doesn't commit to every shot. He throws a lot of punches that just touch you by flicking his hands out which are hard to avoid. The fact that even those shots have some power on them is due to technique.

[Bushidō]

forget about ggg. how about kovalev-ward at 175!?

Ward dominates him and possibly even stops him

[Foreign Soil]

Ward dominates him and possibly even stops him

Ward isn't stopping anybody that isn't weight drained.