Enough Kovalev-whining

[techliam]

Ok, I will answer the question but before I do; Please allow me the chance to ask you a question first. Was the fight close?

Yes, and close fights are nearly always controversial because people are split as to who has won. In this case, its a result that doesn't reflect an inconclusive fight.

So, let me know what evidence you have showing the result isn't as controversial as people make out. I think thats an impossible task

[Graz]

IMO Ward lost that fight but apparently Kovalev didn't do enough or wasn't convincing enough for the judges. At best it should have been ruled as a draw. Rematch would then be conclusive.

[champion4ever]

Yes, and close fights are nearly always controversial because people are split as to who has won. In this case, its a result that doesn't reflect an inconclusive fight.

So, let me know what evidence you have showing the result isn't as controversial as people make out. I think thats an impossible task

The fight was a subjective one to score. Kovalev should have won a very close fight but it wasn't a robbery, to the point of it being a landslide or dominating victory by "The Krusher".

I admit that the judges were a bit biased for Ward because there were several close rounds that could have gone either way and they scored then all for Andre. Had the fight have taken place on neutral ground or in Kovalev's home country and with foreign judges, perhaps the outcome would have been a lot different.

However, there is really not a right or wrong answer as to whoever won this fight. In my judgement, one can easily make an argument or case for either fighter.

In the end, Kovalev only has himself to blame. You don't throw your opponent a lifeline when it's clearly obvious that you are the stronger and more powerful puncher of the two. Had he done just a little bit more he would have easily won the fight more convincingly and decisively.

Lastly, to answer your question, the reason why I say the fight was not as controversial as it may appeared because many boxing fans, experts and casuals alike, all agreed with the judges' verdict.