Did Kovalev's Tactics Change Your Opinion of Him as a Fighter?

[uppercut510]

Yeah those tactics were highly disappointing for a championship "elite" fighter, and whats even more crazy about it is how these fake azz fans seem to criticize fighters for far less but try to ignore all Kov did by posting pics of the last punch and bringing up race out of nowhere to avoid talking about it. I lost respect for Kov but he is still a good fighter. ive been watching him since he was fighting on ESPN and cbs unlike most of these phonies and their failed agendas.

[Kagami Taiga]

Vast majority of what you wrote is complete horse****. Only thing that was proven about Kovalev was that his stamina issues are real and he's not used to high levels of inside fighting.

Ward was outclassing him after the 3rd round and looked very impressive doing so.

That doesn't mean you should excuse his low blows or make up some bull**** storylines about Kovalev. Kovalev admitted Ward was better that night, and that Weeks ***ed up. That's about as 100% honest and truthful as you'll ever see.

Sorry bro but you're wrong. Kovalev was whining and complaining all night. He definitely complained about legal blows. He definitely turned his back from Ward at least once. He definitely bent down below the waist on 2 occasions in round 8. Sorry you don't wanna hear it. But that body language is very telling. And Weeks had nothing to do with it.

[-PBP-]

Vast majority of what you wrote is complete horse****. Only thing that was proven about Kovalev was that his stamina issues are real and he's not used to high levels of inside fighting.

Ward was outclassing him after the 3rd round and looked very impressive doing so.

That doesn't mean you should excuse his low blows or make up some bull**** storylines about Kovalev. Kovalev admitted Ward was better that night, and that Weeks ***ed up. That's about as 100% honest and truthful as you'll ever see.

Nothing was made up.

1. Did he turn his back - Yes

2. Did he hold to avoid inside fighting - Yes

3. Did he cry wolf about a legitimate body shot - Yes

Do fighters often cry about legitimate body shots in order to:

a. Discourage their opponent from attacking the body? Yes

b. Get a breather and recover from being hurt to the body? Yes

c. Get point deduction or a DQ? Yes



The only difference is you want me to sugar coat the facts and tie a pretty red bow around them.

[Mammoth]

I never expected "Krusher" to cry around like that. I still feel weird having seen it...

[GhostofDempsey]

There was one thread asking who deserves the title of "Baddest Man on the Planet". And the overwhelming answer was Kovalev (and rightfully so at the time). I'm not criticizing these posters.

But when faced with adversity, the "baddest man on the planet" folded. Can you imagine what Mike Tyson would have done had somebody hit him with a low blow? Immediate retaliation. He would never back down from a dog fight.

We saw what Tyson did when fouled, he bit off Holyfield's ear. That didn't serve him very well.

[-PBP-]

We saw what Tyson did when fouled, he bit off Holyfield's ear. That didn't serve him very well.

That's true. But Tyson wouldn't back away from a dogfight the way Kovalev did. Dude seems like a front runner. If he can't control you at distance he's no longer a "Krusher".

[Metho_4u]

We saw what Tyson did when fouled, he bit off Holyfield's ear. That didn't serve him very well.

Kovalev showed me all I needed to know when he told ward "I'll finish your career" while walking away like a b1tch. Ward just turned back around and calmly stood there. Ward isn't a spaz, he doesn't get out of sorts over anything. The calmer fighter is always better off for many reasons

[GhostofDempsey]

Kovalev showed me all I needed to know when he told ward "I'll finish your career" while walking away like a b1tch. Ward just turned back around and calmly stood there. Ward isn't a spaz, he doesn't get out of sorts over anything. The calmer fighter is always better off for many reasons

On several threads I have stated that I like Ward better as a person, but I found Kovalev more entertaining as a fighter. I don't like Ward as a fighter, but I respect him as a man. I'm not a fan of trash talking regardless of who is doing it, so Kovalev painted himself into a corner by beating his chest and making bold statements.

[GhostofDempsey]

That's true. But Tyson wouldn't back away from a dogfight the way Kovalev did. Dude seems like a front runner. If he can't control you at distance he's no longer a "Krusher".

I agree. He knew what kind of fighter Ward is, but went in with the same game plan as the first fight. This is one reason why I don't like trash talking. It makes you look like an even bigger loser when you don't win.

[uppercut510]

Vast majority of what you wrote is complete horse****. Only thing that was proven about Kovalev was that his stamina issues are real and he's not used to high levels of inside fighting.

Ward was outclassing him after the 3rd round and looked very impressive doing so.

That doesn't mean you should excuse his low blows or make up some bull**** storylines about Kovalev. Kovalev admitted Ward was better that night, and that Weeks ***ed up. That's about as 100% honest and truthful as you'll ever see.

so don't excuse the low blows (which it was only one legitimate low blow at the end) but excuse all the things the poster mentioned in the process? Look at my sig, also turning ur back on your opponent is foul.... how is it you all are trying to find a way to excuse this? Okay we admit the last blow was kinda low but in the pre fight weeks told ward the beltline was legal and that's where 95% of wards shots landed with kov having his trunks high.