Im starting to think that Ward may beat DF out of Kov! I mean punish him!

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It's so difficult to imagine Ward beating up Kovalev. I don't even think it's possible.

As an ideal outcome for him, I could see Ward dropping Kovalev early when he's off balance then winning a UD.

But to imagine Kovalev covering up while Ward goes balls to the wall, it's funny to even imagine.

[Dr Rumack]

I find it hard to imagine. Ward's offence didn't look impressive against Barrera. Kovalev can also avoid punishment if he wants to. His distance control is very good and his feet are quick. But obviously you don't play chess for 12 rounds when you punch like that.

[MurkaMan]

It's so difficult to imagine Ward beating up Kovalev. I don't even think it's possible.

As an ideal outcome for him, I could see Ward dropping Kovalev early when he's off balance then winning a UD.

But to imagine Kovalev covering up while Ward goes balls to the wall, it's funny to even imagine.

But if you notice, thats how Ward fights! It may look like the Dawson fight except Kov will have a better chin and more power! I expect Ward to be Ward! And that may spell danger for Kov!

[MurkaMan]

I find it hard to imagine. Ward's offence didn't look impressive against Barrera. Kovalev can also avoid punishment if he wants to. His distance control is very good and his feet are quick. But obviously you don't play chess for 12 rounds when you punch like that.

To me, I saw Ward trying to batter Barrera! Everytime he did anything, Ward got more aggressive!

He stood in front of him looking for opportunities! Once he becomes more active, I see it similar to the Dawson fight except Kov will have more power and a better chin!

[MisterPullman]

To me, I saw Ward trying to batter Barrera! Everytime he did anything, Ward got more aggressive!

He stood in front of him looking for opportunities! Once he becomes more active, I see it similar to the Dawson fight except Kov will have more power and a better chin!

I feel like you're a troll..

Barrera is slow as molasses.. his power is average and for **** sake he's the most predictable boxer I've seen in a long time.

Kovalev is many levels above him. What a joke Barrera is. Lmao I bet Cleverly can beat Barrera

[MurkaMan]

I feel like you're a troll..

Barrera is slow as molasses.. his power is average and for **** sake he's the most predictable boxer I've seen in a long time.

Kovalev is many levels above him. What a joke Barrera is. Lmao I bet Cleverly can beat Barrera

I dont know too much about him! To me, he was the same as all of Ward's other opponents! They all get dominated like that!

Kov may be better, all Im saying is Ward can be pretty nasty and mean, and Kov should have no reason to believe that he is going to walk in their and be the dangerous man! He may be caught off guard!

Ward, imo, plays no games!

[eco1]

kovalev wins

[pacmanis1]

First off I wanna say that Im not making a prediction anytime soon! Im about 60% - 40% in favor of Ward!

But I think that Kov hits hard and is rangy! Im not sure who is bigger out of Kov and Berrera! But I seen how Kov couldnt really hurt Popkins who is a grandad! And I always see Kov get buzzed a little by shots!

I think Kov is a wee bit less skilled than Ward! However he IS very skilled! I see him and say "This is a GREAT fighter, and boxer, technique-wise" But with Ward, I say "This is a SPECIAL fighter"

Ward being the better fighter, while Kov compensates by hitting hard as nails and being taller!

But Ward capitalizes on EVERY mistake! If you throw a punch, you get countered! If you sit and wait, you get attacked! If your gloves are too high, you get punched in the body! If your gloves are too low, you get hit up top!

For every mistake, he capitalizes!

And I am kind of getting the feeling that Ward doesnt look at Kov the way others do! Ward kind of looks at him like a tool that he can use to make himself look good! He looks at Kov like "Man if I beat him up really bad, it will make me look very good"

Almost like a stepping stone, that he can stand on top off and be praised for!


Ward can be very dirty, ugly, mean, and aggressive! I think he's going to get a little dirty, elbows, frustrating clinches, lowblows, headbutts, and his greatest weapon; His skillset! Kov is so used to being this dangerous man! Ward is going to rough him up something nasty I think!

I dont know how Kov can deal with being on the other end of a violent-type fight! Like what if someone is coming to him in spots, and he cant land on this person. This person is aggressive, hard to hit, and roughing him up, frustrating him in different ways! How will Kov deal with being the one thats on the other end of the aggression he normally puts out onto others?

Ward got hit by a headbutt and cut open! I dont think Ward expected that! I think he just wanted to go in their and be the best Ward! A smart dirty fighter, rarely gets cut by headbutts! You lean your head down when you go in, and you lean your head back when they do it to you! I think rough, nasty tactics will be apart of his gameplan for Kov, and he will come out with maybe some bruising from Punches, but no cuts from headbutts!

I honestly think that the fight may consist of Kov trying to get one good solid power punch on Ward, while taking a violent Vintage-Ward whipping in the process!

As I said prior, Kov couldnt hurt Popkins, and Ward is the best of the best. Tough as nails! Ward is going to basically try to batter him, and Kov has to withstand allot of punishment, while hoping he can land some shots here and their like Barrerra did! Like Ward is going to be mean to this man, and any time Kov sits back too long, Ward is going to spoil in a mean way.

Those small veteran tactics will separate them when it counts the most!

But Ward will be better by the time they fight! And Kov gets hit all the time! With all this said, Im still not going to give a flatout prediction until Ward and Kov's next fight!

If you wanna say you think Ward is going to completely school Kov I'm okay with that, but don't try and make it seem like Kov has overrated power just because he didn't ko Hopkins. Hopkins lasting 12 proves that he's an alien and a fighter with something inside him that we will never see again in our life time.

[MurkaMan]

If you wanna say you think Ward is going to completely school Kov I'm okay with that, but don't try and make it seem like Kov has overrated power just because he didn't ko Hopkins. Hopkins lasting 12 proves that he's an alien and a fighter with something inside him that we will never see again in our life time.

I dont think his power is overrated, just mysterious! Guys like GGG will hit someone and then knock them dead, and in the next fight, he will have to beat them up a bit! Like the power is inconsistent!

I think Kov has GREAT power, but I still expected Hop to be hurt very badly, and finished!

And Hopkins most likely has roids in em Lol I however, still expected him to be destroyed a bit tho!

[Froch_uppercut]

First off I wanna say that Im not making a prediction anytime soon! Im about 60% - 40% in favor of Ward!

But I think that Kov hits hard and is rangy! Im not sure who is bigger out of Kov and Berrera! But I seen how Kov couldnt really hurt Popkins who is a grandad! And I always see Kov get buzzed a little by shots!

I think Kov is a wee bit less skilled than Ward! However he IS very skilled! I see him and say "This is a GREAT fighter, and boxer, technique-wise" But with Ward, I say "This is a SPECIAL fighter"

Ward being the better fighter, while Kov compensates by hitting hard as nails and being taller!

But Ward capitalizes on EVERY mistake! If you throw a punch, you get countered! If you sit and wait, you get attacked! If your gloves are too high, you get punched in the body! If your gloves are too low, you get hit up top!

For every mistake, he capitalizes!

And I am kind of getting the feeling that Ward doesnt look at Kov the way others do! Ward kind of looks at him like a tool that he can use to make himself look good! He looks at Kov like "Man if I beat him up really bad, it will make me look very good"

Almost like a stepping stone, that he can stand on top off and be praised for!


Ward can be very dirty, ugly, mean, and aggressive! I think he's going to get a little dirty, elbows, frustrating clinches, lowblows, headbutts, and his greatest weapon; His skillset! Kov is so used to being this dangerous man! Ward is going to rough him up something nasty I think!

I dont know how Kov can deal with being on the other end of a violent-type fight! Like what if someone is coming to him in spots, and he cant land on this person. This person is aggressive, hard to hit, and roughing him up, frustrating him in different ways! How will Kov deal with being the one thats on the other end of the aggression he normally puts out onto others?

Ward got hit by a headbutt and cut open! I dont think Ward expected that! I think he just wanted to go in their and be the best Ward! A smart dirty fighter, rarely gets cut by headbutts! You lean your head down when you go in, and you lean your head back when they do it to you! I think rough, nasty tactics will be apart of his gameplan for Kov, and he will come out with maybe some bruising from Punches, but no cuts from headbutts!

I honestly think that the fight may consist of Kov trying to get one good solid power punch on Ward, while taking a violent Vintage-Ward whipping in the process!

As I said prior, Kov couldnt hurt Popkins, and Ward is the best of the best. Tough as nails! Ward is going to basically try to batter him, and Kov has to withstand allot of punishment, while hoping he can land some shots here and their like Barrerra did! Like Ward is going to be mean to this man, and any time Kov sits back too long, Ward is going to spoil in a mean way.

Those small veteran tactics will separate them when it counts the most!

But Ward will be better by the time they fight! And Kov gets hit all the time! With all this said, Im still not going to give a flatout prediction until Ward and Kov's next fight!

Lots and lots of words there, but the bottom line is this: If Ward gets in with Kovalev, Ward is getting knocked out.