Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev-Oleksandr Gvozdyk - Is The Fight a Non-Starter?

[MrClutch85]

Great matchup they have the same manager that don't mean **** Gvozdyk has the skills to beat Kovalvev.I don't know if he could handle the power

[robbyheartbaby]

Lol f*** going for an eliminator for the WBC strap, we all see what that did for Alvarez. Disgraceful!

[RedZmaja]

That's why Ward got out. Too many big boys in the LHW division. He can't beat them all and a loss might make him cry.

I think so too. Ward is a great boxer, very technical, can adapt to anything... But at this point these Eastern European boys are just too athletic (by athletic I mean power + durability + intensity) and too big for him. There's no way he would have walked through Bivol, Beterbiev and Gvozdyk without a loss.

Let's face it, Ward could have easily lost that decision against Kovalev in their first fight. He's not invincible at 175 and his body has had more wear and tear than anyone's of the top contenders there. Ward only looked convincing against Kovalev after he spent like 18 rounds with him in the ring. Had the judges gave that 10th round to Kovalev, there would have been no rematch and Ward's legacy would have been viewed quite differently with a 30-1 record. He proved to be the better fighter over the 2 fights but got lucky that he got the opportunity to be in the ring long enough with Kovalev to figure him out.

The thing about Ward is that he has the skills and the ring IQ to figure out all three of the guys I mentioned, but he needs time for it and would lose rounds and possibly get KOd before he figures out the right gameplan and the right adjustments.

The difference between the prime 168 Ward and the 175 Ward is that the 168 Ward had the speed and intensity to start the fights strong while at 175 he is more cautious and more of a slow starter, as evidenced in the first fight against Kovalev.

[Tommy O C]

WBC ordering eliminators when Alvarez been mandatory for about 2 years now

[SUBZER0ED]

The 1st ballot Hall of Famer / gold medallist will ALWAYS cast a shadow on this division even though he is retired and is NOT the subject of the discussion.

When you MOVE UP in weight and TAME boxings supposedly indestructible force , you will always be remembered!!!

That is what i call bada$$!!!

They weren't clean wins. Both were controversial. That will always be talked about too. If he were truly badass, he would have hung around and proved his point by defending his belts against other top contenders.

[BoxingIsGreat]

I'm not sure; to me, Gvozdyk is slightly overrated. I think Kovalev would defeat him quite easily.

I agree. He didn't wow me either the couple of times I saw him. I think it will be a good fight, nonetheless.

Kovalev by KO.

[Banderivets]

I have no faith in Govzdyks punch resistance.

When Kovalev connects its game over.

Gvozdyk is great to watch but he cant hang with big hitters.

[TreJac]

I think so too. Ward is a great boxer, very technical, can adapt to anything... But at this point these Eastern European boys are just too athletic (by athletic I mean power + durability + intensity) and too big for him. There's no way he would have walked through Bivol, Beterbiev and Gvozdyk without a loss.

Let's face it, Ward could have easily lost that decision against Kovalev in their first fight. He's not invincible at 175 and his body has had more wear and tear than anyone's of the top contenders there. Ward only looked convincing against Kovalev after he spent like 18 rounds with him in the ring. Had the judges gave that 10th round to Kovalev, there would have been no rematch and Ward's legacy would have been viewed quite differently with a 30-1 record. He proved to be the better fighter over the 2 fights but got lucky that he got the opportunity to be in the ring long enough with Kovalev to figure him out.

The thing about Ward is that he has the skills and the ring IQ to figure out all three of the guys I mentioned, but he needs time for it and would lose rounds and possibly get KOd before he figures out the right gameplan and the right adjustments.

The difference between the prime 168 Ward and the 175 Ward is that the 168 Ward had the speed and intensity to start the fights strong while at 175 he is more cautious and more of a slow starter, as evidenced in the first fight against Kovalev.

WOW! The hate never stops! Ward is retired so now you so call boxing fans can focus on Ward's leftovers!

[Bronx2245]

I'm cool with Kovalev vs. Gvozdyk. They both fight on HBO, and the fight is easy to make, so if Kov can't get an agreement on a unification (which is preferable) then why not Gvozdyk?

[Mr Objecitivity]

I think so too. Ward is a great boxer, very technical, can adapt to anything... But at this point these Eastern European boys are just too athletic (by athletic I mean power + durability + intensity) and too big for him. There's no way he would have walked through Bivol, Beterbiev and Gvozdyk without a loss.

Let's face it, Ward could have easily lost that decision against Kovalev in their first fight. He's not invincible at 175 and his body has had more wear and tear than anyone's of the top contenders there. Ward only looked convincing against Kovalev after he spent like 18 rounds with him in the ring. Had the judges gave that 10th round to Kovalev, there would have been no rematch and Ward's legacy would have been viewed quite differently with a 30-1 record. He proved to be the better fighter over the 2 fights but got lucky that he got the opportunity to be in the ring long enough with Kovalev to figure him out.

The thing about Ward is that he has the skills and the ring IQ to figure out all three of the guys I mentioned, but he needs time for it and would lose rounds and possibly get KOd before he figures out the right gameplan and the right adjustments.

The difference between the prime 168 Ward and the 175 Ward is that the 168 Ward had the speed and intensity to start the fights strong while at 175 he is more cautious and more of a slow starter, as evidenced in the first fight against Kovalev.

It's actually debatable if Andre Ward can adapt to Oleksandr Gvozdyk or even if he is a better adapter. Likewise with Dmitry Bivol. Those guys may be even more skilled, combined with having significantly greater power.