Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev Breaks Down, Stops a Bloody Mikhlakin in Seven

[steady_p]

Mikhalkin is not a walk in the park, and he is a southpaw. Kovalev is basic? Lol.

I perfectly agree with you. I don't understand people here keeping throwing ***** @ Kovalev, as he was a walking dead boxer. I mean, have all of you so called 'experts', seen what Krusher did to this guy with a 2 punches combo? Nose and cheekbone crushed. Btw, he made biggest damage with a left hook, allegedly his 'weak' shot. Yes, he might be 35 now and maybe a little slower than his prime, but guys, he's got dynamite in those hands. Bivol is good, strong and fast and i like the guy but... Could he cope with such a devastating fury? As far as Chickenson or Jack... Well, easy money for this version of 'Krusher '...

[MASTER OF you]

I perfectly agree with you. I don't understand people here keeping throwing ***** @ Kovalev, as he was a walking dead boxer. I mean, have all of you so called 'experts', seen what Krusher did to this guy with a 2 punches combo? Nose and cheekbone crushed. Btw, he made biggest damage with a left hook, allegedly his 'weak' shot. Yes, he might be 35 now and maybe a little slower than his prime, but guys, he's got dynamite in those hands. Bivol is good, strong and fast and i like the guy but... Could he cope with such a devastating fury? As far as Chickenson or Jack... Well, easy money for this version of 'Krusher '...

lets forget about chickenson he's never wanted a part of kovalev. that isn't going to change.

[Vlad_]

Also, to all the haters, Mikhalkin was rated higher than Bivol on BoxRec prior to last night...

[daggum]

If Kovalev is a mentally weak 4 round fighter, why would beating someone that flawed get you in the Hall of Fame? Sometimes your posts dont make sense bro.

lets also remember ward had the super six rigged in his favor. combine that with his 2 cheat wins over kovalev and you got yourself a hall of famer!

[theface07]

Kov fought a f.ucking scrub
To step up beyond the Russian C team

Sh.it fight

I watched the Wilder fight first and then Bivol now this sh.it

You mention Wilder as if he's been fighting all top level competition up to this point. This was his FIRST real challenge at heavyweight. The rest of his fights were totally one sided beat downs against fringe contenders and journeymen. That's on Wilder. He finally stepped up because he had to in order to be considered relevant. I'm glad he stepped up and proved himself. he now deserves credit.
Stop crying as if Kovalev had a choice. He wanted to fight Barrera and Barrera opted to fight the less experienced pro Bivol and lost the gamble. I seriously don't understand why there are so many whiny little *****es on BS who complain even after a great night of fights.
If guys like Stevenson would step up and start fighting the other title holders, you wouldn't have lesser competition fighting for a title. It takes two willing parties to make a 50/50 fight on paper.
If you want to blame anyone, blame Barrera. He didn't want any part of Kovalev.

[R_Walken]

You mention Wilder as if he's been fighting all top level competition up to this point. This was his FIRST real challenge at heavyweight. The rest of his fights were totally one sided beat downs against fringe contenders and journeymen. That's on Wilder. He finally stepped up because he had to in order to be considered relevant. I'm glad he stepped up and proved himself. he now deserves credit.
Stop crying as if Kovalev had a choice. He wanted to fight Barrera and Barrera opted to fight the less experienced pro Bivol and lost the gamble. I seriously don't understand why there are so many whiny little *****es on BS who complain even after a great night of fights.
If guys like Stevenson would step up and start fighting the other title holders, you wouldn't have lesser competition fighting for a title. It takes two willing parties to make a 50/50 fight on paper.
If you want to blame anyone, blame Barrera. He didn't want any part of Kovalev.

No I mentioned Wilder because of the 4 fights on Saturday that was the one I watched first it was the best on paper and turned out to be the best fight of the night

I watched the Kov fight last because him fighting a Russian nobody again doesn’t interest me


I’m not knocking Kov per se because history has shown that He will fight anyone even in their backyard to make a fight

More of a knock on Duva and HBO for using their limited dates and funds on a fight no one could give a sh.it about

The fight was a mismatch and uninteresting when it was announced and delievered when the fight got underway

But hey the positive is Kov now has 3 of the least prestigious straps in the sport

[Superbee]

Now that Kovalev has beaten his Facebook buddy from freakin' Siberia ...does he have his confidence back, to take bigger fights again? Guy was a walking speed bag.

Well... From his post fight interview...

I'm ready for a big fight, just not a southpaw....

Read: "No Stevenson for me please... K? Thanks... "

[Superbee]

Also, to all the haters, Mikhalkin was rated higher than Bivol on BoxRec prior to last night...

Any casual boxing fan knew that Mikhalkin power was sub-zero for about 3 years... Very nice technique and fast feet will get you there and that's about it... Impressive amateur career that went nowhere and won't go anywhere...

[Mammoth]

Also, to all the haters, Mikhalkin was rated higher than Bivol on BoxRec prior to last night...

It was a good win.

[Vlad_]

Any casual boxing fan knew that Mikhalkin power was sub-zero for about 3 years... Very nice technique and fast feet will get you there and that's about it... Impressive amateur career that went nowhere and won't go anywhere...

Mikhalkin did beat Beterbiev in three of their four amateur fights, and he has an extensive amateur record with over 200 fights. He was the best among those willing to fight. I just don’t like seeing people right away jumping to the conclusion that Kovalev ducked this or that guy. Chances are this or that guy is the one who refused to fight Kovalev...