Better 175 showdown?

[MDPopescu]

Roy Jones vs Dariusz Michelczewski in 1997, or Ward vs Kovalev now? Roy and Dariusz were ranked 1 and 2 at lightheavy with all the belts on the line. Ward and Kov are both highly ranked p4p? Which is or would have been the better fight as well as more significant?

Did these two guys ever fought each other?...

[JAB5239]

Did these two guys ever fought each other?...

I think you already know the answer to this which is why I phrased the question the way I did. Technically though, Kov and Andre haven't fought yet eother, so I believe it's an interesting comparison. Dan_cov makes a valid point though.

[-DSG-]

But Stevenson has a loss. How could it be as important as either of these fights?

Ward hasn't beaten anybody at 175. Stevenson avenged his loss.

[JAB5239]

Ward hasn't beaten anybody at 175. Stevenson avenged his loss.

My humor must not translate through the internet. I was being facetious. With that said, I have little doubt Ward is one of the best at 175 and he is also one of the best p4p. Who ever wins it will be the best scalp on their resume. Should we dismiss Ward if Kov beats him because he hasn't beaten anybody at 175? That seems a little absurd in my opinion.