People are too used to Kovalev being in one-sided fights. I think because a guy landed a few punches and went the distance, all of a sudden Kovalev didn't look good. It was a tough opponent and a what a 12 hour time difference? The guy has been living in America for years and hasn't gone twelve rounds in years.
Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev Drops, Dominates Chilemba: Waits For Ward
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Kovalev won a close fight, dominated Chilemba only in round 8.Comment
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I'm glad Chilemba gave a good account of himself. He got some undeserved criticism on here the last few days (and was even compared to Brand..which is crazy).
He's a good fighter, and a difficult one to look good against. Good chin/defense. He fits into that 'if only he had power' category.
As far as 'gimme' fights go, it was a strange pick i feel, as he is one who will frustrate his opponent
I'm not surprised to see it go the distance, but i did think Kovalev was going to finish him there after the KD.
I had it about 116-111. I thought Kovalev did look sloppy though. And tired towards the end.
Kovalev was fully expected to win, and got the job done. When Ward beats Brand, it looks like it on.
I still feel Kovalev will win that fight, but Ward is sharper, faster and hits harder than Chilemba..so he's going to trouble Kovalev for sure.
I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out..roll on November.Last edited by Chrismart; 07-11-2016, 01:40 PM.Comment
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Eh, not really. I had him taking the 9th and the 10th because he was landing on Kovalev a lot. I only gave him a total of 4 rounds in the fight but he certainly rallied back after the KD.Comment
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One area in which Ward is going to kill Kovalev is if you noticed how Chilemba would jab, duck the coounter, and give a counter of his own while changing position so that Kov couldn't counter back. That's bread and butter for Andre, who is quicker, stronger, and more precise than Chilemba.Comment
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A good solid workout for Kovalev. Kovalev is going about his prep for Ward very methodically and not leaving anything to chance. I believe that he will defeat Ward rather easily.Comment
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Kovalev give his fee for the battle with Chilemba to the family of the deceased boxer Roman Simakov. #RESPECT pic.twitter.com/pxwywK4VTL
— UkraineAtamansBoxing (@UkraineAtamans) July 11, 2016
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