Duva: Golovkin and his team are using Kovalev's name for publicity

[Motorcity Cobra]

I'm just going to assume you're trolling if you think this is even close to the same.

Tell me why it isn't the same. I'm not trolling, I'm serious

[Jubei]

Oh Kathy mad that Kovalevs trainer confirmed that GGG hurt Kovalev in sparring. GGGs team is not using Kovalev at all, the interview from Abel Sanchez is like 4 years old and some GGG critics brought it up and said its all bullshit.

Now a new interview with John David Jacksom came out and he revealed that its the truth and now Duva is mad? Cant be mad at the truth. Kovalevs own trainer gave the interview.

Well - not very good for the Kovalev Ward promotion, realizing that Ward faces the guy that GGG knocked down, Ward knew exactly why he avoided GGG.

I mean people who follow boxing know that Kovalev himself says that GGG hits harder than him, even Darnell Boone said GGG is technically better and hits as hard with 10oz gloves as Kovalev hits with 16oz gloves. People dont like to hear the truth.

[Ce1ska]

Tell me why it isn't the same. I'm not trolling, I'm serious

Well for starters Kell called out GGG, GGG from what I know has not called out Kovalev.

Eh, I was going to give out a lengthy reply but the Packers game is starting up again so I'll keep it short.


GGG came in at 158.9lbs, think about that for a second; he has no problem making weight at 160, he's not draining himself like Canelo then rehydrating to mid 170s. How do you expect him to go up to 175 while maintaining speed, stamina etc...? How much do you think he'll weigh on fight night compared to Kovalev?

[Chollo Vista]

How do you expect him to go up to 175 while maintaining speed, stamina etc...? How much do you think he'll weigh on fight night compared to Kovalev?

Not to bud in, but who said he had to put on all that weight? He can go in the ring whatever's comfortable for him albeit 166 lbs. Pac fought Marg not even weighing the whole 150 lbs. He was more like 144 or so. FLoyd fought DLH not weighing the whole 154 lbs; more like 149 or so.

How big do you think GGG was when he was whooping Kovalev and all those heavyweights and cruiserweights in sparring? Do you think he was 175 lbs? Of course not.

If GGG walks around at/around 166 lbs, he probably accomplished such feat weighing no more than 167.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Well for starters Kell called out GGG, GGG from what I know has not called out Kovalev.

Eh, I was going to give out a lengthy reply but the Packers game is starting up again so I'll keep it short.


GGG came in at 158.9lbs, think about that for a second; he has no problem making weight at 160, he's not draining himself like Canelo then rehydrating to mid 170s. How do you expect him to go up to 175 while maintaining speed, stamina etc...? How much do you think he'll weigh on fight night compared to Kovalev?

Kell was offered the fight by Hearn. And even if Kell called out GGG that still doesn't mean you take the fight.

When Mayweather went up to 154 he never weighed more than 151. The limit is 175, that doesn't mean you have to weigh 175. He needs to come in at a weight that helps him maintain his advantages which would be speed, stamina etc...Kell was ****** and gave up all his advantages by gaining so much weight. Khan did the same thing.

He knocked Kovalev down in sparring. Kovalev said he was just starting camp so Kova had to be at least 200lbs. If he can knock down a 200lb Kovalev I'm sure he can knock down a 175lb Kova

[Larry the boss]

[Ce1ska]

Not to bud in, but who said he had to put on all that weight? He can go in the ring whatever's comfortable for him albeit 166 lbs. Pac fought Marg not even weighing the whole 150 lbs. He was more like 144 or so. FLoyd fought DLH not weighing the whole 154 lbs; more like 149 or so.

How big do you think GGG was when he was whooping Kovalev and all those heavyweights and cruiserweights in sparring? Do you think he was 175 lbs? Of course not.

If GGG walks around at/around 166 lbs, he probably accomplished such feat weighing no more than 167.

Sanchez mentioned Kov had around 9 fights under him when GGG knocked him around so it's not surprising he had his way with him. If they sparred again the results would be much different. If GGG comes in at 170 vs Kov at 185 or so he would probably get punked around.

[Chollo Vista]

Sanchez mentioned Kov had around 9 fights under him when GGG knocked him around so it's not surprising he had his way with him. If they sparred again the results would be much different. If GGG comes in at 170 vs Kov at 185 or so he would probably get punked around.

No he wouldn't.

GGG beats up Cruiserweights and Heavyweights while weighing in the 160's. He'd be just fine

[Ce1ska]

Kell was offered the fight by Hearn. And even if Kell called out GGG that still doesn't mean you take the fight.

Kell was offered the fight because he called out GGG.

When Mayweather went up to 154 he never weighed more than 151. The limit is 175, that doesn't mean you have to weigh 175. He needs to come in at a weight that helps him maintain his advantages which would be speed, stamina etc...Kell was ****** and gave up all his advantages by gaining so much weight. Khan did the same thing.

He knocked Kovalev down in sparring. Kovalev said he was just starting camp so Kova had to be at least 200lbs. If he can knock down a 200lb Kovalev I'm sure he can knock down a 175lb Kova

Mayweather relies on defense and winning on points so coming in lighter than his opponent isn't a big deal for him. GGG on the other hand would lose any advantage he has if he comes in at 170 vs Kov at 185 or so.

You do realize Kov is a lot more experienced than he was a few years ago, right? GGG obv wouldn't be able to have his way with him like he did a few years ago.

[Ce1ska]

No he wouldn't.

GGG beats up Cruiserweights and Heavyweights while weighing in the 160's. He'd be just fine

Yeah, I'm sure he has no problem beating up heavier inexperienced opposition. Kov is far from inexperienced.