Would you like to see Kovalev vs Ward 3?

[RedZmaja]

If this new version of healthy lifestyle and focused Kovalev without the traitor JDJ in his camp beats all the top contenders at 175, would you like to see Ward come back for the epic trilogy fight?

Let's say Kovalev beats Beterbiev and Bivol in an impressive fashion and looks like an improved fighter, would you like to see Kovalev vs Ward 3 in 2019?

I would like to see it. It's a fun rivalry that somehow didn't have a proper conclusion due to the second fight being stopped after a low blow.

Most people had Kovalev winning the first fight so they're essentially 1-1 and Kovalev is a totally different fighter now with a new trainer and new mentality.

[Mr Objecitivity]

If this new version of healthy lifestyle and focused Kovalev without the traitor JDJ in his camp beats all the top contenders at 175, would you like to see Ward come back for the epic trilogy fight?

Let's say Kovalev beats Beterbiev and Bivol in an impressive fashion and looks like an improved fighter, would you like to see Kovalev vs Ward 3 in 2019?

I would like to see it. It's a fun rivalry that somehow didn't have a proper conclusion due to the second fight being stopped after a low blow.

Most people had Kovalev winning the first fight so they're essentially 1-1 and Kovalev is a totally different fighter now with a new trainer and new mentality.

Yes, but only if the bout takes place in Russia. Or at the very least, a neutral territory / location / venue outside of USA or Russia.

Based on the fact that their first 2 bouts took place in USA, it's only fair and it serves right that the 3rd bout takes place in Kovalev's own backyard. Even suggesting a neutral territory at this point isn't being entirely fair on Kovalev. Although that option is still significantly better than the bout taking place in USA for the third time in a row.

I'm not sure why you'd think the rivalry didn't reach a conclusion. Considering there was no way Kovalev was going to win by decision, even in the second bout. So even if there wasn't any stoppage coming from the low blows of Ward. The bout would've ended up going to the scorecards and Ward would've most likely got the decision win again in yet another close match. So unless Kovalev knocked Ward out in the second bout (Extremely unlikely to have happened), he would've most likely lost again, irrespective of the controversial stoppage from the low blows.

[_Maxi]

Yes, but only if the bout takes place in Russia. Or at the very least, a neutral territory / location / venue outside of USA or Russia.

Based on the fact that their first 2 bouts took place in USA, it's only fair and it serves right that the 3rd bout takes place in Kovalev's own backyard. Even suggesting a neutral territory at this point isn't being entirely fair on Kovalev. Although that option is still significantly better than the bout taking place in USA for the third time in a row.

I'm not sure why you'd think the rivalry didn't reach a conclusion. Considering there was no way Kovalev was going to win by decision, even in the second bout. So even if there wasn't any stoppage coming from the low blows of Ward. The bout would've ended up going to the scorecards and Ward would've most likely got the decision win again in yet another close match. So unless Kovalev knocked Ward out in the second bout (Extremely unlikely to have happened), he would've most likely lost again, irrespective of the controversial stoppage from the low blows.

This............

[Johnston]

Yes, but only if the bout takes place in Russia. Or at the very least, a neutral territory / location / venue outside of USA or Russia.

Based on the fact that their first 2 bouts took place in USA, it's only fair and it serves right that the 3rd bout takes place in Kovalev's own backyard. Even suggesting a neutral territory at this point isn't being entirely fair on Kovalev. Although that option is still significantly better than the bout taking place in USA for the third time in a row.

I'm not sure why you'd think the rivalry didn't reach a conclusion. Considering there was no way Kovalev was going to win by decision, even in the second bout. So even if there wasn't any stoppage coming from the low blows of Ward. The bout would've ended up going to the scorecards and Ward would've most likely got the decision win again in yet another close match. So unless Kovalev knocked Ward out in the second bout (Extremely unlikely to have happened), he would've most likely lost again, irrespective of the controversial stoppage from the low blows.

Yes pretty much this. Wouldn't bother if the deck was stacked against kovalev again

[Sadiqkingofko]

what's the point??? Ward edged out a close decision first time and than stopped him the second time

[soul_survivor]

so they can rob him with a tank this time?

[club fighter]

No, and if Ward came out of retirement to take the belt he has it would just shatter his psyche. I think they'd have to put him on suicide watch if that happened.

[DuckAdonis]

Nah not really would be fun to see Ward fight Kov in Russia, but that would never happen

[BrometheusBob.]

Personally I'm not opposed, but it's guaranteed to be another close and not especially pretty fight. Very hard to sell to the public.

You might hear people call for it if Kovalev should score a win over a better fighter than Shabranskyy, but idk if Ward could be talked out of retirement.

[mlac]

no because:

' it was a close and competitive fight i had ward winning by a point, fair result no robbery'

' kkkovalev quit'

' ward was going to win anyway'

' lowblows? what about rabbit punching'

' ward haters stop crying'

'ward ruined your life'

i ignore the fact practically everyone saw kovlalev win the first and ward win via lowblows in the 2nd when the scorecards were even, because i have my manual 101 on how to be a ward fanboy ^ as seen above. SOG baby, undefeated
hth