Kovalev-Beterbiev next?

[Pez]

Sounds great but why no Stevenson? He is with Al Haymon too.

Right. If any Haymon fighter is facing Kovalev, it's Stevenson. That fight is long over due.

[Eff Pandas]

I feel like this is some attempt by Duva to outplay Haymon & not about getting Kovalev a competitive fight. I feel like she's gonna get outplayed again somehow.

If Beterbiev doesn't gotta sign with HBO or Duva for any length of time I don't see a problem with making this fight. I think Beterbiev could beat Stevenson or Kovalev & worse case I think he probably gives either guy their toughest fight even if he comes up short.

I will say its smart to challenge Beterbiev now then when he's had a few more fights & gotten more experience so not a bad idea at the end of the day by Duva, but I really feel like somehow this is gonna end bad for her again & she's gonna have more Haymon night terrors in her future.

[Jubei]

Duvas full of it. She already ducked adonis

Why are you just posting trash all day long? Are you going for most annoying NSB troll?

Someone please tell me how i can ban people here so i don't see their posts.

[Eff Pandas]

Right. If any Haymon fighter is facing Kovalev, it's Stevenson. That fight is long over due.

I'm assuming HBO paying Stevenson what he's worth without being signed to HBO is the problem still. If Duva had $ to outbid Haymon, had HBO's backing to make the bid or they'd be cool receiving more money to fight off HBO & HBO would let them it sounds like the fight could happen np. Problem is Duva is cool with Kovalev receiving less money then he's worth for the Stevenson fight for it to be on HBO (cuz they build stars & all that stuff she was saying before) & Stevenson isn't.

[Pez]

I will say its smart to challenge Beterbiev now then when he's had a few more fights & gotten more experience so not a bad idea at the end of the day by Duva, but I really feel like somehow this is gonna end bad for her again & she's gonna have more Haymon night terrors in her future.

But then he risks getting beat by a guy with only 9 fights under his belt. If Kovalev loses, fighters will use that as an excuse not to fight him. "Kovalev? He got Beterbiev problems, that guy only had 9 fights! He got exposed by a prospect!" blah blah blah

[Half step]

IDK if Artur has been in there with enough lions to be ready for Kov but if anyone could take that Cyborg out............it's another Russian cyborg.

That's
Hilarious

[El-blanco]

As long as he doesn't do anything ******, kovalev would destroy beterbiev. He's way too rigid and robotic to offer any real problems, other than a deadly punch. They should push for this now before he develops more.

[Pez]

I'm assuming HBO paying Stevenson what he's worth without being signed to HBO is the problem still. If Duva had $ to outbid Haymon, had HBO's backing to make the bid or they'd be cool receiving more money to fight off HBO & HBO would let them it sounds like the fight could happen np. Problem is Duva is cool with Kovalev receiving less money then he's worth for the Stevenson fight for it to be on HBO (cuz they build stars & all that stuff she was saying before) & Stevenson isn't.

Even though Duva was free and clear from her HBO contract to let Haymon win the purse bid, I'm sure she was thinking of her future relationship with HBO. Or maybe they're going to try to milk this and build the next "Mayweather-Pacquiao" fight. Kovalev-Stevenson coming in 2020.

[Eff Pandas]

But then he risks getting beat by a guy with only 9 fights under his belt. If Kovalev loses, fighters will use that as an excuse not to fight him. "Kovalev? He got Beterbiev problems, that guy only had 9 fights! He got exposed by a prospect!" blah blah blah

I think if Beterbiev beats Kovalev it won't be about a guy with 9 fights exposing Kovalev it'll be more about how talented Beterbiev is. I think Rigo, Loma & a few other guys who've done some solid to great things early in their pro career after long amateur careers have put fans on notice that some guys with few fights can be capable of some exceptional ****.

Hopefully this fight can be made. I think this would be one of the most fun fights in the sport.

[Pez]

I think if Beterbiev beats Kovalev it won't be about a guy with 9 fights exposing Kovalev it'll be more about how talented Beterbiev is. I think Rigo, Loma & a few other guys who've done some solid to great things early in their pro career after long amateur careers have put fans on notice that some guys with few fights can be capable of some exceptional ****.

Hopefully this fight can be made. I think this would be one of the most fun fights in the sport.

I would just be worried that if Kovalev loses to Beterbiev, we can kiss the Stevenson fight goodbye. That's just ammo for Stevenson to avoid the fight. Rather fight Stevenson first because win or lose that fight, Beterbiev will still be there willing and able.