Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev’s Trainer: Caparello Won’t Be Like Agnew

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Sergey Kovalev is a power puncher. But his opponent this Saturday, Blake Caparello, will be the second straight opponent he’s faced whose style is more focused on boxing.

Nevertheless, Kovalev’s trainer, former fighter John David Jackson, doesn’t expect Blake Caparello to be like Cedric Agnew — whose defensiveness gave Kovalev some difficulty until Kovalev scored a stoppage earlier this year.
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[bojangles1987]

If this guy does go into a shell, Kovalev needs to focus on the body earlier. He would have stopped Agnew quick if he pounded the body rather than try to punch through the guard.

[Derranged]

I agree. Not many fighters would quit after getting jabbed to the body.

[mlac]

that 'jab to the body' broke his ribs and left him crying
i expect a mid round stoppage by brutal manner.

[Derranged]

that 'jab to the body' broke his ribs and left him crying
i expect a mid round stoppage by brutal manner.

Are you serious? That's one hell of a jab.