The irony is that everybody expected Ward to dominate "the limited bum" in one sided dominant fight, knock out was the only Kovalev's chance to win, but now it turns out that the fight was super close and the result could go either way. I'm that kind of person who says that Ward will win a rematch but if he had a close fight with "an overhyped limited brawler" who's best asset is his power, not skills, what does it say about Ward?
Kovalev had a great timing, which helped him to neutralize Ward on the outside, but people will never appreciate the fact that he was boxing on Ward's level, he's still a limited brawler with a punch in the eyes of most boxing fans and he won't make it to Hall of Fame. Most likely, his career is dead and finished at this point, Moving up to cruiserweight is his only option for achieving greatness.
I don't even like Kovalev as a person - he's too hot headed and undisciplined, but his boxing skills are definitely underrated
I have a lot of respect for Floyd, he should be a role model for a lot of boxers out here, the guy has his own opinion
Kovalev had a great timing, which helped him to neutralize Ward on the outside, but people will never appreciate the fact that he was boxing on Ward's level, he's still a limited brawler with a punch in the eyes of most boxing fans and he won't make it to Hall of Fame. Most likely, his career is dead and finished at this point, Moving up to cruiserweight is his only option for achieving greatness.
I don't even like Kovalev as a person - he's too hot headed and undisciplined, but his boxing skills are definitely underrated
I have a lot of respect for Floyd, he should be a role model for a lot of boxers out here, the guy has his own opinion
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