Comments Thread For: Andre Ward: I Don't See Any Weaknesses in Kovalev Right Now

[Tobi.G]

When Ward beats Kovalev. All these dumb, mutant fux around here that have basically deep throated Sergey will downplay the win. And claim Kovalev is just a bum that GGG used to beat up in sparring.

I like Kovalev mutch more as a fighter than Ward but if Ward beats him he is the man at 175. Only idiots would downplay the win. Kovalev is in his prime.

[firstborn]

Based purely on ability and effectiveness, Kovalev is one of the greatest LHWs ever. He hasn't been around long enough to have an ATG resume, but he'd be in with a chance of beating the best of any era. He'll krush Ward if the fight happens

I'm a fan of both and I doubt either will get crushed. World class fighters in their primes like Ward and Kovalev don't usually get beat down like many here wish or expect.

As of right now I give the edge to Kovalev, not because of his power but because he's been fighting on a regular basis. Kovalev is running like a well oiled machine while Ward is still catching up.

Ward literally has one more fight to shake off the ring rust before facing one of the most dominant fighters in boxing......almost sounds like a Rocky movie.

[kafkod]

Look it up...isnt that what you guys do? Like I said....Ward is going to outbox him...Kov is not a one punch hitter at the elite level...obviously, if he was Pascal whose defense is leaky, would have got blitzed in 2 rounds or less


Kov only shot at winning is a tarver vs jones one punch kayo....boxing is hit and not get hit....Ward is faster, has a wider variety of punches...can fight inside, outside, on a pivot, slip, dip counter...you name it


throwing jab jab str8 right over and over isnt going to cut it with someone who hasnt even had a close fight as a pro....Kov is there to be hit on the elite level and has no head movement....doesnt throw many hooks or uppercuts.....leans back away from straight punches

and does NOT vary his jab, throws it the same way and speed...ward is just a more well rounded fighter.
Outside of Power, what else does Kov have on ward? Be honest...im all ears

You are forgetting that Pascal has a chin of granite, one of those rare types who seem impossible to KO. Kovalev's power made Pascal's chin look average.

[MisterPullman]

You are forgetting that Pascal has a chin of granite, one of those rare types who seem impossible to KO. Kovalev's power made Pascal's chin look average.

Don't bother replying to him.. pugilist has aspergers or something

He refuses to acknowledge that Pascal was dropped by a jab too.

[kafkod]

you did not answer my question... On the elite level he is not willie pep bro....he isnt gatti but he isnt slick either....ward counters very well.outside of power what can kovalev do in the ring that ward does not do better? Name 3 things

Kovalev uses shifting to cover the ground very quickly, throwing accurate and extremely powerful punches with either while on the move. Ward can't do that.

Kovalev's jab is as fast and accurate as Ward's, and 5x harder. They both throw jabs to the body to set up head punches with the right. Ward's jab to the body distracts the opponent and knocks him off balance. Kovalev's body jab knocks guys down and out.

The only things Ward does better than Kovalev are holding and head butting. That's not "hate"... it's fact.

[kafkod]

you did not answer my question... On the elite level he is not willie pep bro....he isnt gatti but he isnt slick either....ward counters very well.outside of power what can kovalev do in the ring that ward does not do better? Name 3 things

Kovalev uses shifting to cover the ground very quickly, throwing accurate and extremely powerful punches with either hand while on the move. Ward can't do that.

Kovalev's jab is as fast and accurate as Ward's, and 5x harder. They both throw jabs to the body to set up head punches with the right. Ward's jab to the body distracts the opponent and knocks him off balance. Kovalev's body jab knocks guys down and out.

The only things Ward does better than Kovalev are clinching and head butting. That's not "hate"... it's fact.

[ShoulderRoll]

Kovalev uses shifting to cover the ground very quickly, throwing accurate and extremely powerful punches with either hand while on the move. Ward can't do that.

Kovalev's jab is as fast and accurate as Ward's, and 5x harder. They both throw jabs to the body to set up head punches with the right. Ward's jab to the body distracts the opponent and knocks him off balance. Kovalev's body jab knocks guys down and out.

The only things Ward does better than Kovalev are clinching and head butting. That's not "hate"... it's fact.

Well, since you're convinced that Ward sucks so much I don't want to hear you praising Kovalev for beating him should he win their fight.

You can't have it both ways.

[kafkod]

I'm a fan of both and I doubt either will get crushed. World class fighters in their primes like Ward and Kovalev don't usually get beat down like many here wish or expect.

As of right now I give the edge to Kovalev, not because of his power but because he's been fighting on a regular basis. Kovalev is running like a well oiled machine while Ward is still catching up.

Ward literally has one more fight to shake off the ring rust before facing one of the most dominant fighters in boxing......almost sounds like a Rocky movie.

Some seem to think that Ward is as elusive and difficult to hit as Floyd was, and that's just not so. Watch Ward's fights ... he gets hit .. that will get him KO'd against Kovalev.

[marvel]

I am a Ward fan but it can't be good when you don't see any weaknesses in your opponent. I think knowing this, Ward will not try to hurt Kovalev but simply use every tool in his bag to box his way to a decision. But this will be a tough tough night for him.

[.!WAR MIKEY!.]

Of course you dont, your boxing IQ and skills is limited compared to Kovalev, Kovalev sees nothing but flaws in you.

War Kovalev.