Comments Thread For: Alvarez Makes Statement, Knocks Sergey Kovalev Out in Seven

[TrillScottHeron]

Very unimpressed with Bivol tonight. Chilemba is tricky, but Bivol looks like he lacks the aggression and punching power to beat the other champs. I think he should take on another top contender before a unification with Kovalev. Jack, Yarde, Browne, or Hooper are all options. The latter two would probably be easier fights but are hard to make on HBO.

[sicko]

Not the most entertaining fight by any stretch but good work for Bivol vs a Versatile Style

[Contra]

Bivol looks really small

He could probably slim down to super middle if he wanted to.

He may not have the power to keep the bigger LHWs off of him for 12 rounds.

[Superbee]

Where are all those who said that Bivol would sweep the division ?

Beterbiev or Stevenson should jump on the opportunity after seing this average performance...

[buddyr]

Bivol should send Andre Ward birthday and Christmas cards for not fighting him. It would have been a clinic. I don't think he's ready for Kovalev right now

[kiaba360]

Any chance Kovalev gets beat tonight?

Considering how long Alvarez has been waiting for a title shot, I expect him to provide Kov with a tough fight. However, who know how Alvarez will take Kov's power.

[DaBeastO]

Only Wow factor Bivol has is moving like a MW.... other than that, welp... Not much to say other than Beterbiev or Stevenson would crush that version of Bivol...

lol chickenson gets crushed by bivol! And chilemba makes chickenson look stupid and schools him.

[Superbee]

8-4 seems legit... Bivol didn't do a carnage at all...

[Contra]

Bivol has a lot of talent, but it's almost like he still has a shade of his amateur style.

He may have to adapt a bit to really become a top p4p fighter.

[MaksBox]

Good fight for Bivol but let's be honest... Chillemba has given everyone tough fights and made everyone look average. IF anything, Bivol looked better against Chilemba than Kovy did? Although Kovalev was seriously sick during the fight.