Kovalov vs Stevenson: A fight that could go either way!

[BigAlexSand]

Just some statistics of both fighters. All boxing fans should look forward to the possibility of this fight! I do believe that it is a much closer fight than some want to accept.

Kovalev:
Height: 6 ft
Age: 30
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 23-0-1

Most Notable Wins: Campillo by KO (Rd 3) record was 21-5-1
Cleverly by KO record was 26-0

Stevenson:
Height: 5 ft 11 inches
Age: 36
Stance: Southpaw
Record: 23-1 (one loss avenged by 6 round KO)

Most Notable Wins: Dawson by TKO (Rd 1) record was 31-2;
Cloud by TKO (Rd 7) record was 24-1

[BigAlexSand]

I truly believe that Kovalev is getting a lot of hype from the power he has but his technique is below average. Stevenson on the other hand has shown me good technique with above average speed for light-heavy.

If stevenson fights smart, he could shut Kovalev out and end it with a late KO/TKO

[Xpert]

I think Kovalev could win this, due to Stevenson's age and the fact that he has been KO'ed once. But you never know. Stevenson is more technical.

This is a VERY exciting fight.

[jas]

Poll number 461825 on nsb for this fight.

[killerbunny88]

Kovalov by decision...

[MPX309]

I think Stevenson will come in like Bellew did against himself, and fight scared, the russian will capitalize on that and a KO could be in the bag

[richardt]

When there is that much power in the ring, sometimes it is just a matter of who gets hit first and recovering powers. This is not a good fight to bet one because of that. But that makes it exciting while it lasts and it wont last.

[Daddy T]

it could go either way but I favor kovalev

[BigAlexSand]

From what I have seen of Kovalev though I do favor him in the power; he is very sloppy and their is a good chance Kovalev could gas pushing for a KO. Stevenson is a slick southpaw and has a much more balanced boxing skill.

If Kovalev does win by KO it will be early and if it doesn't look for a late KO/TKO by Stevenson.

[GhostBlade]

I can definitely see Stevenson avoiding much of Kovalev's power punches and deliver a big one shot punch that can flatten or daze Kovalev and Stevenson can finish. I think as of right now I'll have to go with Stevenson but we'll see how they both perform in their next fight before the face each other.