Comments Thread For: Kovalev's Trainer Doubts Andre Ward's Chin Can Last Twelve

[OctoberRed]

I really dont understand all this "weak chin" talk. Hasnt Andre only been knocked down like once? And he's not exactly the stand there and trade blows type fighter. Sergey os going to have to get through Wards defense to test his chin, and that's not going to be easy to do. I do see a small window of opportunity when Ward throws that looping hook and goes in for the clinch. A well timed overhand shot could hurt him as he's coming in. Landing it is going to take a lot of good timing and a little bit of good luck. I expect this to be a great fight between two world class fighters

Ward's lack of power is what I think is really going to get him beat.

[KingTito]

Yeah right. Ward ain't what he used to be. He's slower, no longer prime, and preparing himself for Kovalev who is the most dangerous person he's ever fought by fighting who? Slow as molasses Barrera? SMW Brand who's 40? Sounds to me Ward just wants some fast good paychecks and then ditch boxing.

Hey I'm big on Kovalev. I love the guy. He's a killer (no pun intended). I won't be surprised if he wins. But I've made my prediction, and I have to stick to it. I won't be hiding if I get it wrong.

[Derranged]

I can't picture Kovalev landing enough to stop Ward. He might hurt Ward a couple of times though.

[MrClutch85]

Kovalev won't drop Ward or stop him

[Bronx2245]

The last thing Kovalev wants, is for this fight to go twelve! If it does, Kovalev will need at least one 10-8 round. Kovalev can't beat Ward in a boxing match! Kovalev needs to do to Ward, what Maidana did to Floyd, but not just for 4 or 5 rounds like Maidana, but 7 or 8 rounds!

[calichefman]

This guy got lot nerve you ask him about ward he **** his pants he calls out a 39 yr

No one can question ward credibilit the guys was a middleweight who won lightheivewieght gold ggg ducked him then he go to lightheivewieght to take on guy who they say best Europeans never beat are truly greats an ward is truly great lets see what happens when krusher continues to get hit ward wins 10tko

[Kagami Taiga]

The problem for Kovalev is Ward's mastery of distance. Kovalev is primarily a mid range bomber, not that much different from Carl Froch in that regards tbh. But Ward usually finds the optimal distance to fight and negate a guy's power. Whether that means fighting in their chest or staying in the outside and waiting for them to come in and reset them. There's gonna be a lot of high skill fighting going on here. It's not gonna be just about, "oh this guy is bigger he's gonna knock him out." 50/50 fight but power isnt gonna win Kovalev this fight.

[Obliterator]

I see it going like the Hopkins fight except at a faster pace. I don't think Ward will get knocked down though. Ward is past his prime and it's difficult to gauge him fighting weak opposition. Kovalev by decision.

[Nomadic]

It's not Ward's chin I'm worried about, Kov got a vicious body shot. Moving up in weight leaves the boy vulnerable.

[The Hammer]

Kovalev won't win a decision on the cards in Ward's home country, even if he dominates every round.

He'll need a KO/TKO to win, which won't be easy with a ref protecting Ward, and permitting him to clamp Sergey's arms, headbutt, low blow, etc.

But I think he'll stop Ward late.