Why is Kovalev so nice to Canelo

[Jim Tom]

Kovalev didn't trash talk Yarde, Alvarez, or even Ward.

Only one he trash talked was Pascal after he started running his mouth. After Ward 1 I think he started having issues with him.

But no, generally Kovalev does not trash talk others.

He trash talked Ward actually

[RalfParlour13]

He's generally a very chilled dude. Literally all there is to it.

[TJ highway]

Kovalev deep down is a good guy, you all just want to vilify him!

[mick1303]

Maybe because Canelo did not rob him yet.

[Clegg]

Could be mellowing with age, or Buddy working to make him more relaxed, but it's a good thing for his chances IMO. Canelo is faster and would counter him, wear him down quicker if he came out angry looking for an early KO.

[megh50]

That's 3M to turn up.

His bonus if 7M to lose and an extra 5M bonus to lose by T/KO.

So it's either 10M or 15M. I'm thinking he's going to take the 15M option.

This seems strangely plausible...hmmm

[QueensburyRules]

Kovalev is usually trash talking opponents talking about finishing their careers and giving them death stares. But he has been unusually subdued throughout the buildup to this fight. Smiling at Canelo calling him bro and shaking his hand all the time.

Kovalev is paid to take a dive imo.

- -U expert in diving and shaking now?

Without pay?

[QueensburyRules]

He trash talked Ward actually

- -U Wart's Imelda Marcos shoe collection custodian?

[MDPopescu]

Kovalev deep down is a good guy, you all just want to vilify him!

... Russians are lyrical at times... but never "good guys"...

[Tatabanya]

He's being nice because Canelo's promoter has promised a "special treatment" post-fight orgy, win or lose. Fishnet stockings and kitchen utensils included in the bonus. And no police report if he punches him while drunk.