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It really struck me that it appeared that Kovalev was gassing as early as the third round. His expression was that of a guy who was working hard and having to expend more energy than he wanted to. Yarde started looking like that too, almost around the same time as Kovalev. The fight was probably pretty intense but I was kind of surprised at the appearance of Kovalev looking gassed that early. I would have expected he'd fade a bit later ...maybe starting in the 6th, 7th or 8th round...but in the 3rd or 4rth round?! Jeez! ....I'm not sure, but I wonder if that has anything to do with his lifestyle habits. We always hear how much he likes to drink. Remember towards the end of DeLahoya's career he was really into drinking and snorting coke...and he'd get fat between fights. It was at that time when Oscar would begin to fade around the middle of his fights. Those substance are very detrimental to athletes endurance and durability.
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This poll is so close it shocks me.
Kovalev would have to be a 25-1 underdog for me to consider betting on him. Canelo probably knocks him out early.Comment
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I would say kovalev is too big and strong, but even though he did good things in this fight, you can see hes aging, and has weakness to body, canelo would pound that body. And some guys act like canelo is small, but hes a big middleweight. I bet Kov only has 15 lb weight diff on fight nihgt (that is a lot, but not as much as some people would make it seem)Comment
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Kovalev's both much larger and more powerful than Canelo, while Canelo has much better upper-body movement and is a better counter-puncher. Their hand speeds are comparable. If Canelo works the body early, he could break Kovalev down in the mid/late rounds, especially since Kovalev's stamina isn't great. The thing is, Canelo doesn't have an amazing gas tank either, so he'll have to worry about body work from Kovalev, who unlike him, won't have to get up close to get it done. Canelo has elite upper-body movement, but this isn't GGG or Jacobs. Kovalev's jab just slept Yarde, who's much larger than Canelo. Kovalev is stronger, faster and has a higher output than GGG, who's right hands made Canelo look like he was walking in wet cement during their rematch. I see some users saying that Canelo will destroy Kovalev, but I'm not so sure of that. I'm not saying that Canelo will definitely lose, but weight divisions exist for a reason. I could be wrong, but I think Kovalev beats Canelo.Last edited by Slicc; 08-24-2019, 05:30 PM.Comment
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Seeing how many people think Kovalev beats Alvarez, I think Canelo is going to THIRST a fight with Kovalev. The ground for this one is absolutely fertile. Perfect set up for Canelo.Comment
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Surprised so many people see Kovalev winning. I think too many people are making too much of the weight.
Canelo is gonna make Kovalev miss more than he missed vs Ward & hes gonna get countered so well, often enough to the body when its open, and have Kovalev's output dropping round by round as well making it a virtual impossibility for Kovalev to win by decision, which is gonna be hard enough to begin with, or KO cuz he just won't be letting his hands go enough. Thats gonna make Canelo a KO winnner most likely or a wide decision winner if Kovalev toughs it out or that 160 power of Canelo's doesnt translate as well to 175.
Kinda excited for this now I must admit. Not big on it this morning, but it looks like a fight thats gonna be split 60/40ish its looking like.
Wonder if Canelo is gonna catchweight or put some rougher hydradration than normal clause on it that flips people more Canelo's way.Comment
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I am really looking forward to a Canelo vs Kovalev fight. Great fight!!! Canelo taking on a beast at 175 is wild! I really think this will be bombs away!!!Comment
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I think Canelo's height might give Kovalev some trouble.
Canelo feels comfortable against taller guys.Comment
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