Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev Would Have No Problem With Facing Callum Smith

[Vlad_]

Kovalev isn't ducking anybody. Kovalev also went 12 against Hopkins, but totally outboxed him, just like he did against Alvarez in the rematch. Kovalev is still a top guy, possibly the current best at 175, with Bivol and Gvozdyk right up there as well. Might be a tossup between these three.

[slimPickings]

Still need to see more of Smith to give him any shot at Kov.

[yoshik]

Smith beats him.

Really???? How? He gets fooked up. Lmao.

[Boxing Logic]

because Ward is telling you Kova is not the same fighter he fought doesnt mean *****, Smith will be schooled

He's not the same. He's way better. That was the first time I saw Kovalev in shape since Pascal II.

[Boxing Logic]

But why though? Smith is 168 champ. Kovalev is 175 champ. Rather see Kovalev unify at 175, and the guy who says he can actually make 168, Bivol, fight Smith at 168, where it means more. Or, Kovalev and Bivol should just fight.

[Robertthebruce]

Rocky Fielding might disagree with you there.

What's Rocky Fielding got to do with it?

[LetOutTheCage]

Actually this would be an intriguing matchup. Three years ago I would have picked Kovalev by knockout, but now it would definitely be a more balanced fight.

Yeah same, Kovalev isnt the fighter he once was otherwise he would likely KO Smith. These days the fight would be a lot closer.

Smith is the younger fresher fighter who is also taller and has a reach advantage so I dont think it would be as 1-sided as some people believe.

[GlassJoey]

What's Rocky Fielding got to do with it?

Smith destroyed him in 1. Canelo took 3. I think Smith hits harder.

[Robertthebruce]

Smith destroyed him in 1. Canelo took 3. I think Smith hits harder.

Yes I agree Smith hits harder than Canelo but not as hard as Eleider Alvarez who last fought Kov

[Nusky]

But why though? Smith is 168 champ. Kovalev is 175 champ. Rather see Kovalev unify at 175, and the guy who says he can actually make 168, Bivol, fight Smith at 168, where it means more. Or, Kovalev and Bivol should just fight.

There's so much ducking going on between the champions and the contenders (in nearly every notable weight class) I say f--- it I'll take what I can get. I'm not opposed to this matchup.