Comments Thread For: Beterbiev's Promoter: Kovalev Would Face Us, Ward Not Likely

[Ake-Dawg]

Sorry Ake-Dawn but you're wrong. Kovalev already sent Beterbiev an official offer back when he only had 10 fights I believe, and Beterbiev turned him down. That's what makes Kovalev a true champ, he will fight anyone right now, not try to wait people out for bigger money later. The bigger money later will be there if you keep winning now. There will always be new names to fight, you don't need to save up names like duckers these days do. Maybe with GGG and Canelo its worth the 50 million dollars more but at light heavyweight with a Russian guy in Beterbiev, there's only so much marinating is going to grow the fight. Kovalev doesn't seem to care either way. He was willing to have Beterbiev as the tuneup, then fight Andre Ward. He was willing to risk LOSING all that PPV money if he lost to Beterbiev, but he was willing to make the fight anyway, because he's a true old school champion. Yvon Michel is explaining that Andre Ward really hasn't been, and he doesn't expect him to be in the future if he does beat Kovalev.

Way to ignore the latter part of my post. It wasn't even one of the books that you normally post. You pretty much explained why it's not likely for Kovalev to fight Beterbiev RIGHT AWAY should he defeat Ward. Beterbiev is a tune up to him. I guess now we are to believe that Duva is a bad promoter and was going to risk the Ward fight against the ever so dangerous Beterbiev? Or, just maybe Kovalev camp views Beterbiev like I do....a great puncher with limited boxing skills due in large part to inexperience.

It's not a question of if Kovalev or Ward would fight Beterbiev. It's a question of whether they fight him after being crown p4p in boxing. Answer is no, unless neither Cleverly or Stevenson want to play.

[The_untouchable]

And when Ward beats Artur he'll get no credit like with Floyd vs Canelo. People begged for that fight and after Floyd schooled him it was "Canelo was too green". Imagine what they'll say after Ward beats a guy with 10 fights.

beterbiev isn't a kid like canelo was also if ward doesn't dictate a catch weight like mayweather did against canelo then ward would get credit

[Mr. Luthor]

Canelo weighted in at 153.5 pounds in his fight before Mayweather against Austin Trout. He wasn't weight drained, he was simply out boxed and he learned from it.

Some fool typed that Ward was a coward yet it is Ward that is fighting Kovlaev in November. Yeah that makes perfect sense.

[GMAN SUPREME]

beterbiev should be gunning for chickenson's b1tch ass.same promoter same manager same network.its obvious chickenson is being protected.

[therealpugilist]

Can we get past one fight at a time? Too much jumping ahead, who knows how the division is gonna shape up. Truth is Michel should be trying to make a fight between Beterbiev and Stevenson. But he has the nerve to talk about Ward sitting on titles. Laughable.

stevenson sparks him out today...not enough pro rounds, and his balance and defense is kinda crappy for someone that is hyped on here

[iNixus]

bc beterbiev dont fuggin want none..tf yall mean..stevenson too fuggin good unless u just absolutely tower over him and he likely didnt train hard for you like fonfara..and he still dropped fonfara and made him do laps around the ring in that fight..

dont come back with some smart reply just look at the facts..this kid never mentions stevenson...NOBODY DOES!!

WRONG ! Beterbiev ddid said he want to fight either Stevenson or Kovalev. But Stevenson never said he want to fight Beterbiev.

sources : http://www.boxingscene.com/beterbiev...venson--105885

[Mr. Luthor]

WRONG ! Beterbiev ddid said he want to fight either Stevenson or Kovalev. But Stevenson never said he want to fight Beterbiev.

sources : http://www.boxingscene.com/beterbiev...venson--105885

Nothing surprising or shocking about a contender saying he wants a title shot. Neither Stevenson nor Kovalev have any reason to even mention Beterbiev's name. He brings no money or recognition to the table. Beterbiev is definitely a legitimate talent but currently his risk vs reward ratio is not in his favor. He should simply focus on becoming a mandatory.

[ThatDude44]

beterbiev isn't a kid like canelo was also if ward doesn't dictate a catch weight like mayweather did against canelo then ward would get credit

Dictate? Lol, Canelo and company 1st wanted 150 lbs, Floyd did them a favor.

[bojangles1987]

I don't agree with that at all. If Ward beats Kovalev, he'll have no worry at all about beating Beterbiev. Let's not get ahead of ourselves with this guy. People act like he's been knocking out the best LHWs in the world and not mediocre competition. I think Stevenson would flatten him if they fought right now.

[Derranged]

bc beterbiev dont fuggin want none..tf yall mean..stevenson too fuggin good unless u just absolutely tower over him and he likely didnt train hard for you like fonfara..and he still dropped fonfara and made him do laps around the ring in that fight..

dont come back with some smart reply just look at the facts..this kid never mentions stevenson...NOBODY DOES!!

Stevenson is comfortable making millions fighting Polish barflies and security guards from Detroit. He doesn't need a challenge....