Kovalev interview with Russian boxing site

[Weltschmerz]

I'm pretty glad to hear him say that, because the way John David Jackson has been insisting that Kovalev clearly won the fight was making me concerned that he wouldn't be able to up his game for the rematch

However, I don't agree that Kovalev got nothing from JDJ. He clearly looks an improved fighter in some aspects since they've been together. The Hopkins performance in particular was a masterclass and I think JDJ played a big role in that. But the fact that Kovalev is even having these thoughts means they need to split. The trust is clearly gone

Having someone who speaks his language and who is on the same page culturally in his corner will probably do him some good

...........^^^^

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Well, there you have it folks. JDJ admitted defeat and now so did Kovalev. With an excuse but he's admitting defeat nonetheless. Now yall can stop crying robbery.

"I've never used practics and tactics of US coaches; if I gotta be honest, they're all zeroes over there"

Kovalev is a good fighter but I don't like this type of attitude. He seems very closed minded. It's always good to be open to new ideas.

I agree. It's been mentioned around here that he is not opened to listening to trainers. If you don't agree with their methods fine but dont go around trying to degrade them. Because there's a reason why America has had so many great fighters to this day.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Looks like he's not a fan of American trainers:

"I've never used practics and tactics of US coaches; if I gotta be honest, they're all zeroes over there. Some think about them like they're the best. These some are wrong. They take a towel, put it over the shoulder and think they're trainers."

Kovalev has been talking about dumping Jackson for over a year now. I'll try to find that article from a year ago where he talks about dumping Jackson

[Motorcity Cobra]

Well, there you have it folks. JDJ admitted defeat and now so did Kovalev. With an excuse but he's admitting defeat nonetheless. Now yall can stop crying robbery.

I agree. It's been mentioned around here that he is not opened to listening to trainers. If you don't agree with their methods fine but dont go around trying to degrade them. Because there's a reason why America has had so many great fighters to this day.

Abel Sanchez kicked him out of big bear and the police were called. I don't know why people have been ignoring that side of Kovalev....well I do know why but whatever.

[Citizen Koba]

Well, there you have it folks. JDJ admitted defeat and now so did Kovalev. With an excuse but he's admitting defeat nonetheless. Now yall can stop crying robbery.

I agree. It's been mentioned around here that he is not opened to listening to trainers. If you don't agree with their methods fine but dont go around trying to degrade them. Because there's a reason why America has had so many great fighters to this day.

Acknowledging the judges' decision is not the same thing as saying he doesn't believe he deserved to have his hand raised. Not that I am saying it's a robbery, it wasn't, even if I believe it was a poor decision.

[anonymous2.0]

I guess Pascal was right all along.

[_Maxi]

Well, there you have it folks. JDJ admitted defeat and now so did Kovalev. With an excuse but he's admitting defeat nonetheless. Now yall can stop crying robbery.

I agree. It's been mentioned around here that he is not opened to listening to trainers. If you don't agree with their methods fine but dont go around trying to degrade them. Because there's a reason why America has had so many great fighters to this day.

No, he was just not happy with his performance. He also said he felt like he lost against Chilemba. But he won. Understand the difference?

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Acknowledging the judges' decision is not the same thing as saying he doesn't believe he deserved to have his hand raised. Not that I am saying it's a robbery, it wasn't, even if I believe it was a poor decision.

But that same night he said he was robbed and cried about American judges. So, he isn't just acknowledging the judges' decision.

Also, you dont think it was a robbery but believe it was a poor decision, why? Because it was UD rather than SD or MD? Just curious.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Abel Sanchez kicked him out of big bear and the police were called. I don't know why people have been ignoring that side of Kovalev....well I do know why but whatever.

I didn't know about the police part. Crazy. Lol

[deanrw]

Kovalev has the right to go anywhere he wants, but he comes across as way too difficult to train.

JDJ and Abel Sanchez said the same thing. You can only train who wants to be trained.