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

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

    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
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    Kovalev By KO
    66.67%
    12
    Kovalev By Decision
    5.56%
    1
    Stevenson By KO
    16.67%
    3
    Stevenson By Decision
    11.11%
    2
    Draw
    0.00%
    0

    The poll is expired.

  • BigAlexSand
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    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

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    • Xpert
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      #3
      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.

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      • jas
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        #4
        Poll number 461825 on nsb for this fight.

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        • killerbunny88
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          #5
          Kovalov by decision...

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          • MPX309
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            #6
            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

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            • richardt
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              #7
              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.

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              • Daddy T
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                #8
                it could go either way but I favor kovalev

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                • BigAlexSand
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                  #9
                  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.

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                  • GhostBlade
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                    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.

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