Comments Thread For: Canelo vs. Kovalev Finalized For November 2 at MGM Grand

[Boxfan83]

Kovalev is a big man. Canelo has balls.

[Elotero]

After seeing past his prime Kov ko’d twice in 3 fights and in serious trouble against green inexperienced Yarde - easy work for Canelo....no props for going after vulnerable old man!!

Canelo loves fighting old men, that's how he got the name mataviejos early on. Canelos A List fights have all been boring and tossups.

[Liondw]

Canelo will probably win. Kovalev just fought and had a bit of a hard fight against Yarde, and now has to train again without much rest. It sets up well for Canelo despite being the smaller guy. He knows Kov doesn't take a punch too well, even though he has an excellent jab and right hand.

[moochi]

this is sorta like micky garcia thinking he can move up to 147 and beat the champion without any tune up at 175 look for the same outcome kovalev is made of much sterner stuff then spents or the peds cheat alvarez

Nothing is similar here.

1. Kovalev is finished and way past his prime
2. Kovalev went life and death only a few weeks ago
3. Kovalev shouldn't even be allowed to fight without 3-4 months rest and recuperation from his last fight
4. Kovalev has no money which is why he's happy to bend over for this fight.
5. There will be rehydration and weight clauses for this fight which will seriously danger the guy and leave him struggling with energy and ability to take a shot

6. All of the above is the reason Canelo target this guy... smart marketing and business.
7. Canelo and team deserve credit for their marketing ideas because people seem so dumb nowadays.

[kidbazooka]

Kovalev is a big man. Canelo has balls.

Yup

That’s why canelo deserves to be p4p number 1 right

[IRONCHINHAGLER]

that is a shlthead post bro

just saying

cuz it's factual??

[MrShakeAndBake]

Kovalev is a big man. Canelo has balls.

Slow down casual, Canelo was 180 fighting Khan...

Lets see what happens

[budfr]

Canelo is crazy and is a macho latino !!!!!! Ggg is a coward and has never moved up a weight class....

[budfr]

Slow down casual, Canelo was 180 fighting Khan...

Lets see what happens

You seem to be the casual. A flyweight can weight 180 pounds if he wants to, just not healthy nor good.....

[Monty Fisto]

One hell of a matchup! Both are taking risks in different ways. I'm impressed with Canelo taking this fight.

This is probably the most balanced way of looking at it. No matter what, Canelo is taking a risk by going to this weight against an elite fighter. But he is no doubt encouraged by seeing what Yarde -- green, non-elite, doesn't spar -- was able to accomplish with some good body shots to Kovalev.

Simultaneously, Kovalev is perfectly at home at this weight. But no doubt remembers what Yarde -- green, non-elite, doesn't spar -- was able to accomplish against him with some good body shots.

If I was to predict an outcome: Canelo by stoppage before the 8th, by means of vicious attacks to the body.