Comments Thread For: Kovalev: Andre Ward Winning Means More Boring Fights!

[John Locke]

Kovalev and JDJ haven't stopped talking **** for weeks, sounds to me like they're tryna convince themselves they're gonna win, rather than convince the fans. Dre's got the quiet confidence as always.

AND THE NEW!!!

[bojangles1987]

Did Kovalev just give a "Make Boxing Great Again" statement?

Hey, if Ward is boring it's Kovalev's job to deal with it.

[bojangles1987]

Kovalev and JDJ haven't stopped talking **** for weeks, sounds to me like they're tryna convince themselves they're gonna win, rather than convince the fans. Dre's got the quiet confidence as always.

AND THE NEW!!!

I think it's just them selling the fight. Kovalev's been very clear about his respect and preparation for this fight. Someone has to talk some ****, it's fight week.

[richardt]

Kov is entitled to his opinion but it doesn't change the fact that Ward is a great fighter because he uses science, not brute force to accomplish his wins. I enjoy watching him use his skills in the ring. Kov can box too. One is more of a boxer the other more of a puncher. To each his own.

[Arg_Tincho]

There are a couple reasons why I disagree with this. 1) It's not like Kov retires if he loses. Those fans can still watch you. 2) Ward vs. Stevenson could happen. If that same excitement doesn't carry over, then the criticism of Ward goes beyond boxing styles. 3) No one was saying Ward was boring when he was beating their favorite fighters at 168. Other excuses were being used, but boring his opponent to death isn't why he won those fights.

People dislike Ward regardless of how this fight goes, but as an American, I'm going for him. He has a great story and fights with great skill. Also, he is one of the few authentic guys out there, in my opinion. I like Kov as well and will continue to watch him mix it up no matter how this fight goes. Great fighters make great matches. I'm salivating at this one!!

Exactly, this is a sport and entretainment, we should just enjoy it, Ward isnt really exciting, but we can watch him and admire his IQ and skills, as we can turn to GGG when we want to see power the same way we can listen to funk or jazz. This nonsense of picking a side or a fighter over the rest only prevents us from really enjoying everything the sport has to offer wich hasn´t been much lately.

[J Dubber]

Kov is entitled to his opinion but it doesn't change the fact that Ward is a great fighter because he uses science, not brute force to accomplish his wins. I enjoy watching him use his skills in the ring. Kov can box too. One is more of a boxer the other more of a puncher. To each his own.

Oh now Ward is Albert Einstein? Can anyone explain how science ever got mixed in with boxing?

Was Kobe a scientist too?

[Jc8804]

Ward is biting off more than he can chew

Kovalev is coming to seek and destroy. Kovalev is better than froch and it will show right away.

Kovalev 9-3

[r1onnie2]

It means he just beat you..

My point exactly.

[kafkod]

War Krusher ... the saviour of US boxing!

Give those bored yanks something to get excited about in a boxing ring, for a change! Ward is going down .. hard.

[richardt]

Oh now Ward is Albert Einstein? Can anyone explain how science ever got mixed in with boxing? Was Kobe a scientist too?

Don't get all bent out of shape over a metaphor. The sweet science is a metaphor to symbolize the technical aspects of boxing. And for your Kobe mention, practicing science and being a scientist are two different things. But since you asked, they have something called Google:

Why Boxing is Called the Sweet Science
Depending on the viewer, boxing can be seen as a violent, barbaric sport or a beautiful and artistic display of athleticism. Many spectators are unable to see past boxing’s physical and aggressive nature, and they close their eyes to the boxers’ incredible abilities. An onlooker with an in-depth understanding of the sport, however, appreciates the sheer display of expertise displayed by two talented fighters. Indeed, boxing is violent, but it’s also a skillful craft that involves strategy and forethought – much like a chess match. This guide focuses on the phrase “Sweet Science” as it pertains to the sport of boxing.

The Origins

Pierce Egan was a British journalist and sportswriter in the early 1800s. He wrote about a variety of sports, but most of his articles concern bare-knuckle boxing and horse racing.

Egan is best known for his five volumes of boxing articles titled Boxiana. The first volume was published in 1813 and the series was completed in 1828. Within his articles, he often refers to boxing as the “Sweet Science of Bruising,” a phrase that acknowledges boxers as both methodical and tough. Boxiana experienced tremendous success in the early 19th century, for it combined luminous illustrations with knowledgeable writing concerning the most popular illegal sport of the time.

Read more at: http://boxing.isport.com/boxing-guid...-sweet-science