Comments Thread For: Kovalev Rips 'Sofa Experts,' Says Chilemba and Ward Are Similar

[SkillspayBills]

Ward and Kovalev will have to pull out all stops to beat one another. Haven't been this excited for a fight in a long while./

[Redd Foxx]

It's a lazy comparison, for sure. While they do a few things similarly, Chilemba is loose, lacking the precision, explosiveness, and constant threat that Ward brings. Andre is always thinking, he won't "take turns" with you like Chilemba was doing. Kovalev could feel free to strike at Chilemba without too much worry of consequence as Chilemba would shell up. Ward asserts himself and actively works counters.

Chilemba was frequently on the back foot and let himself get pined against the ropes many times. Not something Ward allows to happen very often at all. Ward was the one Walking down Froch.

Chilemba did a little work on the inside, so that's a similarity, even though Ward is a completely different beast inside. Ward doesn't 'hold', he grapples and grinds unlike anyone else.

Chilemba also threw some body jabs but he didn't use them to set anything up like Ward does.

I don't think they are very similar BUT, this fight did expose a lot of things Kovalev needs to work on and in that regard, it was an excellent fight to take before Ward. It was also great footage for Ward to study so it works both ways.

[aboutfkntime]

He is likely comparing the fact that they both have good movement, have good defense, slip punches well, etc. He said they were similar, not that they were the same in terms of talent. I'm sure he damn knows Ward is a much better, much tough fight.

exactly what I thought he meant, good call.

[Kagami Taiga]

It's a lazy comparison, for sure. While they do a few things similarly, Chilemba is loose, lacking the precision, explosiveness, and constant threat that Ward brings. Andre is always thinking, he won't "take turns" with you like Chilemba was doing. Kovalev could feel free to strike at Chilemba without too much worry of consequence as Chilemba would shell up. Ward asserts himself and actively works counters.

Chilemba was frequently on the back foot and let himself get pined against the ropes many times. Not something Ward allows to happen very often at all. Ward was the one Walking down Froch.

Chilemba did a little work on the inside, so that's a similarity, even though Ward is a completely different beast inside. Ward doesn't 'hold', he grapples and grinds unlike anyone else.

Chilemba also threw some body jabs but he didn't use them to set anything up like Ward does.

I don't think they are very similar BUT, this fight did expose a lot of things Kovalev needs to work on and in that regard, it was an excellent fight to take before Ward. It was also great footage for Ward to study so it works both ways.

Pretty thorough, excellent breakdown.

[aboutfkntime]

Now you ********s hear it from Krusher exactly what Ive been telling you. Fighters like him and I know what we are talking about. Fat bags of cheeto dust like you dont know your ass from a hole in the ground.

[aboutfkntime]

Haven't watched the fight. A buddy told me this was as bad as he's seen Kovalev in awhile. I'll watch it if I'm awake when the replay airs. I don't think there's any reason for alarm in the Kovalev camp. These kinda fights are tough. One tune-up before a big fight is tough enough to be 100% focused for. A second is asking a lot. And considering he was fighting at home. Its not totally shocking that he less than impressed. He'll be better for Ward.

It was the jab and movement, and Kovalev seemed to wear Chilemba down rather than adapt to him. Kovalev and JDJ have a few things to work on.

[Lou Cipher]

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[JUNIABOY]

He is likely comparing the fact that they both have good movement, have good defense, slip punches well, etc. He said they were similar, not that they were the same in terms of talent. I'm sure he damn knows Ward is a much better, much tough fight.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[Sadiqkingofko]

I thought the Kovalev/Ward fight was 50/50 but after tonight i'm going with Ward

[aboutfkntime]

I doubt that you own the shoes on your feet

firstly..... saying it, does not make it so

just like lil'G saying that he is like Hopkins, does not make it so

just like you, saying that you are a boxer, does not make it so

..... also, as a great man once said.....
"a man who has to tell everyone that he is The King, is no King".....
~ Tywin Lannister

keep telling yourself stories Lou-ise