Stevenson has expressed a clear desire to fight Kovalov.So how is he ducking?

[damned1974]

People hyped about Stevenson supposedly ''ducking'' Kovalov, yet if this was the case why has he expressed such a clear desire to face him? Stevenson used common sense in joining Haymon (who is hated for some reason despite getting huge paydays for his fighters). Stevenson's purse against Dimitry was higher than anything Kovalov has ever earned. That boy didn't even earn 7 figures against Hopkins lol.

Stevenson earns 7 figures facing cans so why would he be in a rush to face Kovalov. There's no doubt if the fight happens Stevenson would rightly request the lions share of the purse (AT LEAST 70/30 split in Adonis' favor) so if Kovalov walks over the purse like Pacquiao has with Floyd would you guys still claim he is ducking?

Stevenson wanted the fight SO bad that he bailed from it. Sure, NOW he SAYS he wants the fight (as a form of posturing and to save face to the public), but he doesn't act like it. If he asked for a 70/30 split, that is unjust- Kovalev has 3 of the 4 major belts by beating another Stevenson duck-Hopkins. Now Kovalev is fighting another guy that Adonis once again ducked- Pascal.
While we are sitting back listening to Adonis want 70/30... he is talking about a ****ing Fonfara rematch, while Kovalev is doing good things in the division.

Most true champs clear out divisions, not clear out of the way like Stevenson has!

[MDPopescu]

Stevenson wanted the fight SO bad that he bailed from it. Sure, NOW he SAYS he wants the fight (as a form of posturing and to save face to the public), but he doesn't act like it. If he asked for a 70/30 split, that is unjust- Kovalev has 3 of the 4 major belts by beating another Stevenson duck-Hopkins. Now Kovalev is fighting another guy that Adonis once again ducked- Pascal.
While we are sitting back listening to Adonis want 70/30... he is talking about a ****ing Fonfara rematch, while Kovalev is doing good things in the division.

Most true champs clear out divisions, not clear out of the way like Stevenson has!

There will be a 50/50 split -- WBC specifically order it...

[Khabash]

Stevenson wanted the fight SO bad that he bailed from it. Sure, NOW he SAYS he wants the fight (as a form of posturing and to save face to the public), but he doesn't act like it. If he asked for a 70/30 split, that is unjust- Kovalev has 3 of the 4 major belts by beating another Stevenson duck-Hopkins. Now Kovalev is fighting another guy that Adonis once again ducked- Pascal.
While we are sitting back listening to Adonis want 70/30... he is talking about a ****ing Fonfara rematch, while Kovalev is doing good things in the division.

Most true champs clear out divisions, not clear out of the way like Stevenson has!

Oh so I see you got your excuses ready when the fight doesn't get made, if Kovalev wants more than he's worth similar to Manny with Floyd then don't cry when the fight doesn't get made.

[damned1974]

Hmm so Stevenson is ducking yet he's earning millions per fight lol, he's still the draw.

If Kovalov was such a ''threat'' I'm sure he'd have higher ratings and bigger purses, unless that greedy Kathy Duva who looks like a golddigger is cheating him out of money. And people hate Haymon for getting his clients big purses smh.

Sure...Stevenson makes more money....but he will need it because Kovalev will beat this pimp up like one of his former toothless hookers.

Truth is, Stevenson is making good money fighting cans, but he doesn't wanna make better money fighting Kovalev. He KNOWS the risk. This isn't to say that Adonis doesn't have a chance, but he is aware of his chances!

[Build That Wall]

Aquacknis Chickenson is straight up ducking Kovalev. Why do you think Kovalev is going to Fight Pascal, Because Pascal has balls. Jean Pascal>Aquacknis Chickenson

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[Dirk Diggler UK]

Oh so I see you got your excuses ready when the fight doesn't get made, if Kovalev wants more than he's worth similar to Manny with Floyd then don't cry when the fight doesn't get made.

Kovalev will be made WBC mandatory if/when he beats Pascal and if Stevenson tries to stiff him on a deal, it will just go to purse bids where the split is 50-50

[Joey_Torreo]

What do you think these dudes is fighting for? Charity? Your entertainment? This is prize fighting, if you're in a dangerous sport like boxing where brain damage and death is a strong reality you better believe you're gonna want to stack up as much money as possible.

He is fighting for out entertainment, if the fans don't watch, he don't get 7 figures. Less Fans are watching him nowadays which is why he keeps mentioning kovalev. Kovalev on the other hand is doing what prizefighters are supposed to do, fight the best out there. Kovalev a big paydays are ahead of him. Props to kovalev

[daggum]

Oh so I see you got your excuses ready when the fight doesn't get made, if Kovalev wants more than he's worth similar to Manny with Floyd then don't cry when the fight doesn't get made.

you got exposed dude. you got exposed for defending a guy who makes less money, fights worse fighters, and gets less respect. just create a new account and come back.

[Joey_Torreo]

how many more of your alts have to be permabanned for you to finally get the message, ikanyamba?

you're not liked or welcomed here. gtfo.

Yeah I just realized he's his alt but I forgot his name. Didn't he have two alts when he was inkayamb

[damned1974]

Oh so I see you got your excuses ready when the fight doesn't get made, if Kovalev wants more than he's worth similar to Manny with Floyd then don't cry when the fight doesn't get made.

Adonis is NO Floyd. This bi7ch doesn't do staggering numbers and ppvs. If the fight isn't made-then Adonis will be forced to give up his belt for declining 50-50. That belt is the only thing of interest for Kovalev. The same belt that defines Adonis, and without that belt he is NOTHING. Crazy how he wants NO part of the other 3 belts...most champs wanna unify or become undisputed.... not Adonis. He is content holding it hostage.

Adonis is NOT even that popular-period. His own fans were booing him. If he was a ppv fighter then we could debate,but the truth is he is NOT. The Floyd/ Manny comparison is off the charts-those 2 fighters are established ppv fighters.