Comments Thread For: Warren: If Yarde Gets Kovalev vs. Canelo Winner - We'll Step Aside

[RossW]

He is our Adidas global ambassador!!! Hasn’t beaten anyone at domestic level, his victims have been pure South American cab drivers so far, some European pizza delivery drivers. And any low calibre American that they could find for him on short notice.... But anyways “LIONS IN THE CAMP”.... Ten times.

Accurate description!

[ShoulderRoll]

It's called negotiating. Canelo starts with 170. Kovalev insists on 175 and they agree to 172. Why would Canelo's camp not at least make an attempt at a lower weight? If Kovalev weighs in at 175 he may be 195 by fight time. If I was Canelo I would at least insist on a rehydration clause! We will see what happens. Doesn't sound like they will be fighting. Looks like Andrade next!

That's all well and good. My point is let's not rip into Canelo for asking for a catchweight when he hasn't officially asked for one yet.

Things should be allowed to play out first before people jump the gun.

[thecomedian2]

Another fighter who wants in on the Canelo sweepstakes!

Yeah, where can we sign to get in line for the Canelo's from Rags to Riches sweepstakes?

[RightJabLikeZab]

He is our Adidas global ambassador!!! Hasn’t beaten anyone at domestic level, his victims have been pure South American cab drivers so far, some European pizza delivery drivers. And any low calibre American that they could find for him on short notice.... But anyways “LIONS IN THE CAMP”.... Ten times.

Actually, his last opponent was an Electrical Engineer!!

[Alan Smithee]

That's all well and good. My point is let's not rip into Canelo for asking for a catchweight when he hasn't officially asked for one yet.

Things should be allowed to play out first before people jump the gun.

Whoever on here thinks that he shouldn't ask for weight restrictions is a fool. There is no jumping the gun. The original talk was for lighter than 175 and a rehydration clause. Doesn't make anyone scared. Canelo is the money in this fight. Do you really believe that he will allow Kovalev to dictate terms? Why should he? Contract terms have always been dictated by the bigger draw!

https://www.thefightcity.com/april-6-1987-leonard-vs-hagler-marvin-hagler-thomas-hearns-ray-leonard-boxing-upsets/

Leonard then insisted on 12 ounce gloves, an extra large ring, and a 12 round distance.

[_Rexy_]

Rocky F'king Fielding had a rehydration clause. And that's why I have no interest in Canelo/Kovalev.

[Alan Smithee]

Translation: I have no clue WTF I’m talking about.

So Kathy Duva (Kovalev's Promoter) mentioned it and I myself was told the same thing from another boxing promoter yet I have no clue WTF i'm talking about. Are they both wrong? I would bet their info is just a tad more accurate than some clowns on a boxing forum.

[Alan Smithee]

Rocky F'king Fielding had a rehydration clause. And that's why I have no interest in Canelo/Kovalev.

So let's get this straight. Canelo has insisted on these clauses on 160 and 168 pound fighters yet he wouldn't ask for one for a 175 pound fight. Boxing promoters including Kovalev's have mentioned it yet the posters on boxingscene.com are in denial? Wow,lol!

[_Rexy_]

So let's get this straight. Canelo has insisted on these clauses on 160 and 168 pound fighters yet he wouldn't ask for one for a 175 pound fight. Boxing promoters including Kovalev's have mentioned it yet the posters on boxingscene.com are in denial? Wow,lol!

I didn’t say that I didn’t expect a hydration clause. I said I had no interest in the fight if there was one.

[Alan Smithee]

I didn’t say that I didn’t expect a hydration clause. I said I had no interest in the fight if there was one.

I wasn't referring to you Rexy. Just venting!