Why did Kovalev get away with turning his back to avoid punishment?

[Hond]

I think we can agree that Ward completely shat on that fraud, but why didn't the ref stop the fight when Kovalev turned his back (round 7 I think)? It looked like Kovalev was completely new to a situation where he's the one bullied.

Isn't it fantastic seeing uncharismatic bully losers like him getting their asses kicked?

[papichulosweg]

i wouldnt call him a looser he just got outclass by the better fighter kovalev is fun to watch and he is an outstanding boxer like i said there aren't many people that want it to take the kovalev challenge and must people wouldn't survive 12 rounds with kovalev.

[Mammoth]

Isn't it fantastic seeing uncharismatic

Both guys are terribly uncharismatic

[SonnyboyReturns]

Don't forget the rabbit punches on Ward from the racist scumbag.

[Hond]

Both guys are terribly uncharismatic

I guess neither has an engaging personality, but Kovalev couldn't take an L like an honorable athlete to save his life. He gave Ward no credit whatsoever. Ward is a bit of a boring nice guy but I suppose I prefer that over being a sore loser.

[uppercut510]

good question, that was a btch move