Comments Thread For: Andre Ward Will Outbox, Frustrate Sergey Kovalev, Says Nelson

[1g5a22]

He called Kovalev crude LMAO

Didn't he pick Cleverly to beat Kovalev & Hopkins to beat Kovalev too?! I also remember him predicting Bellew to STOP Cleverly! He's pretty dire at predictions..

I still can't believe he called Kovalev CRUDE!

[thack]

Kovelev will have to be careful and not run in either as Wards timing and fair power could put an end to matters, although saying that I believe K.will hit too hard and if he doesn't stop Ward he will keep him in his box for a points win ....Can't wait.

[PanchoCordova]

Since when is hitting and holding out boxing? Kovalev is too big and strong for that hitting and holding of Ward's to have any significant effect on Kovalev. Once Kovalev figures out Ward's jab, it's going to be a one sided beating in favor of Kovalev.

[hyeduk]

That's what they said when Sergey fought Hopkins - outbox, outsmart, outschool, what else? as if Kovalev got no skills...Sergey spars heavyweights...but Ward has great skills, I just think he could wait a bit more

[petegrif]

The ref will be critical to the outcome of this fight.

If the ref allows the kind of leaping in and holding that Ward likes to use to smother his opponent's attack it will be tough on Kovalev. If he penalizes Ward for excessive holding it will be a tough night for Ward.

[MisterPullman]

He called Kovalev crude LMAO

Didn't he pick Cleverly to beat Kovalev & Hopkins to beat Kovalev too?! I also remember him predicting Bellew to STOP Cleverly! He's pretty dire at predictions..

I still can't believe he called Kovalev CRUDE!

yup.

Any man can win this. But Kovalev has the edge.

Ward has never fought anyone like Kovalev, kovalev fought Hopkins who is similar to Ward.

Both can win.

[nycsmooth]

I am leaning towards the Big K but still a little 2 soon to call @ least it's not in Oakland...I have no confidence whatsoever in judging in Nevada... as 4 refs I hope Bayless gets it or Tony Weeks...they keep action going...

[Motorcity Cobra]

I'm glad this is a fight we don't have to debate forever and will actually happen.

[bojangles1987]

Though I've great respect for Kovalev and his skill, people greatly inflate the value of the competition he's faced. This is a huge step up for him and will really show what he's made of. He's a great fighter. Is he P4P #1? We don't yet know but someone will walk away with that status Nov 19th.

They are both easily the best fighter either has ever fought. By a lot. Can't wait to see it. There's a reason people keep saying the winner will be p4p #1.

[SAN D13GO VILLAN]

Who's the underdog for this fight??? Odds?