i love how time goes by kovalev's been reduced to a face first brawler on provo's or rios level
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Kovalev stands no chance against Andre Ward, smh at people thinking he will KO Ward
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Originally posted by -MAKAVELLI- View Postthe long lay off, the subpar opposition, the move up to 75
this is a nightmare waiting to happen for Ward
and if that physical strength that you're banking on doesnt show up against Kovalev?
what you'll have is a rusty, limited power, natural SMW eating power shots and clinching for dear life
since you LOVE bringing up the last fights, do you REALLY think that punch output by Ward is enough to win? too economical
this wont be an easy fight either way and i scoff and these clowns who think they know the sport that think so
what happens if that chin gets checked early and it doesn't hold up?
i will bump this thread-jinx after the fight
Ward gets hit more at the heavier weight imo, but I believe he did this to open up and test his chin... There is always the possability for a big punch, thats why this fight is exciting.
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Originally posted by -MAKAVELLI- View Postthe long lay off, the subpar opposition, the move up to 75
this is a nightmare waiting to happen for Ward
and if that physical strength that you're banking on doesnt show up against Kovalev?
what you'll have is a rusty, limited power, natural SMW eating power shots and clinching for dear life
since you LOVE bringing up the last fights, do you REALLY think that punch output by Ward is enough to win? too economical
this wont be an easy fight either way and i scoff and these clowns who think they know the sport that think so
what happens if that chin gets checked early and it doesn't hold up?
i will bump this thread-jinx after the fight
2) The lay off is old news, he has fought 3 times in the last 14-15 months and looked sharper after each fight
3) Kovalev isn't exactly henry Armstrong, he doesn't fight at a fast pace, nor has he scored any one punch kayos vs his best opposition. He breaks them down and Ward is quicker, has faster reflexes, better control of range, and speed of hand and foot than anyone Kov has faced so "eating power" shots seems really far fetched when on average he lands 40% or more of his punches and his opponents usually land 25% or less...some even in the teens.
4) what happens if Kovalev is mentally frustrated fro missing and getting countered...you know he is getting hit too ya know.....swinging and missing is the most frustrating thing in boxing
fights going to be competitive, I just favor ward.
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Originally posted by Roscoe337 View PostWard always punches inside, he is the best inside fighter in the game. Ok so lets say Kove is too strong for him (I doubt it) He may abandon that range, but I doubt he will try to clinch in tight, it would be a first.
Ward gets hit more at the heavier weight imo, but I believe he did this to open up and test his chin... There is always the possability for a big punch, thats why this fight is exciting.
Ward?
dont quote me anymore
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Originally posted by therealpugilist View Post1) Ward doesn't depend on power so power being isn't a major factor in his game plan. He is prepared for all 12 hard rounds.
2) The lay off is old news, he has fought 3 times in the last 14-15 months and looked sharper after each fight
3) Kovalev isn't exactly henry Armstrong, he doesn't fight at a fast pace, nor has he scored any one punch kayos vs his best opposition. He breaks them down and Ward is quicker, has faster reflexes, better control of range, and speed of hand and foot than anyone Kov has faced so "eating power" shots seems really far fetched when on average he lands 40% or more of his punches and his opponents usually land 25% or less...some even in the teens.
4) what happens if Kovalev is mentally frustrated fro missing and getting countered...you know he is getting hit too ya know.....swinging and missing is the most frustrating thing in boxing
fights going to be competitive, I just favor ward.
this is the only point im making
this is what Hectari was trying to imply yet im the one that's quoted and questioned?
pretty funny
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