"Alien" Hopkins vs "Krusher" Kovalev Post fight Discussion thread

[beez721]

It seems the most intriguing boxing matches end up being boring. I think this one will be disappointing.

I agree. Hopkins will make it boring with his smothering defensive style and I have a hunch that kovalev will show too much respect to go balls to the wall with hops. hope im wrong

[Citizen Koba]

Of course I've seen him fight. Which description do you have a problem with? The dude doesn't even have an uppercut FFS. Are you saying he isn't slow? Who is Kovalev's best win?

10 years ago Hopkins wouldn't even need to train for this guy.

He's neither slow, limited or a brawler. Still 0 / 3 ain't bad.

Since Tarver, which of Hopkins LHW victims would you pick to beat Kovalev?

Half of them were dragged up from MW and / or were at least halfway shot.

The others either weren't very good, or beat him. Certainly Kovalev is better by a margin than any of the guys Hopkins has beaten in years (how long partly depends on how you rate Pascal, which in my case ain't very highly).

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It seems the most intriguing boxing matches end up being boring. I think this one will be disappointing.

Either Kovalev stops him or Hopkins drags it out into his usual awkward decision. It's a very binary fight.

[SlySlickSmooth]

Either Kovalev stops him or Hopkins drags it out into his usual awkward decision. It's a very binary fight.

If Kovalev becomes gun shy and finds Hopkin's defense harder to penetrate than he thought, it will be boring. Kovalev HAS to punch in bunches, at least for the first half. He needs to punch in bunches to land "those" shots on Hopkins that make Hopkins weary and damages the old man a bit.

Soften up Hopkins the first half, go for the kill in the 8th and onward.

[beez721]

If Kovalev becomes gun shy and finds Hopkin's defense harder to penetrate than he thought, it will be boring. Kovalev HAS to punch in bunches, at least for the first half. He needs to punch in bunches to land "those" shots on Hopkins that make Hopkins weary and damages the old man a bit.

Soften up Hopkins the first half, go for the kill in the 8th and onward.

right on brother. he cant let Hopkins lure him into a slow pace. he needs to keep those hands moving and push the pace. I just hope to hell he doesn't show hops too much respect and fall into his traps. hops is a master at making opponents fight his fight

[SlySlickSmooth]

right on brother. he cant let Hopkins lure him into a slow pace. he needs to keep those hands moving and push the pace. I just hope to hell he doesn't show hops too much respect and fall into his traps. hops is a master at making opponents fight his fight

The good thing is, Kovalev has stated he isn't looking for the KO, but I hope that doesn't mean he will fight too cautious. He doesn't need to punch with all his strength and load up, just punch in bunches (3-4 swift punching combinations) and throw Hopkins off balance to find an opening for the true power shots.

[King_]

Less then a month before Hopkins career officially ends.




You had a great career champ. Your time is up

[kiaba360]

Boxing gods, keep the boxers and everyone around them healthy and injury-free. With the way this year has been going, this is a bout that desperately needs to happen!

[SlySlickSmooth]

Boxing gods, keep the boxers and everyone around them healthy and injury-free. With the way this year has been going, this is a bout that desperately needs to happen!

If anything Hopkins will have his injury in the second round..

[The Hammer]