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l4toffee
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What surprised you then mate ?
Think I already said it in my post mate, that Ward got the decision. For me Kovalev won that fight which was close at times.
TippEverton
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Can't quite believe the nonsense going around about this decision today.
It was a close fight but in no way whatsoever a robbery. The winner is now coming out with no credit having jumped up a weight to face the hardest hitter in the division, been put on his arse in the second round to come back and win the fight is an incredible achievement.
Both fighters deserve real credit, having watched it again I feel Kovalev missed a trick in that 3rd round, he didn't press the action enough after having Ward down, Ward went on to win the round and also gain some composure and a foothold in the bout. It was a huge round, a 30-26 lead might have been a real blow to Wards confidence.
I'd love to see the rematch, if not straight away, wouldn't mind seeing one of em taking care of Stevenson, although wouldn't hold my breath on that one.
It was a close fight but in no way whatsoever a robbery. The winner is now coming out with no credit having jumped up a weight to face the hardest hitter in the division, been put on his arse in the second round to come back and win the fight is an incredible achievement.
Both fighters deserve real credit, having watched it again I feel Kovalev missed a trick in that 3rd round, he didn't press the action enough after having Ward down, Ward went on to win the round and also gain some composure and a foothold in the bout. It was a huge round, a 30-26 lead might have been a real blow to Wards confidence.
I'd love to see the rematch, if not straight away, wouldn't mind seeing one of em taking care of Stevenson, although wouldn't hold my breath on that one.
Disappointed Jim Watt isn't in there are whatever way he goes is usually a sure way to know a fights true result , by calling the opposite obviously .
The cabbages that are coming out saying robbery, really are the worst kind of people.
It was a close fight, but once Ward regained his composure his class shone through.
SMH at people calling it boring also.
It was a close fight, but once Ward regained his composure his class shone through.
SMH at people calling it boring also.
l4toffee
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anyone who calls it boring doesn't understand or appreciate boxing at the elite level .
Frank Gallagher
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watched the fight and can honestly say kovalev was unlucky. very very close.
rematch gotta happen
rematch gotta happen
I feared for Ward in round 2 and thought Kovalev would try and blast him away in the 3rd but it just didnt happen and Ward just chipped away at him for the rest of the fight and hit him with the better punches. I dont think Ward really hurt Kovalev but he backed him up a few times and hit him with some great punches up close. As much as I can see Kovalev wanting a rematch I can't see Ward fancying it too much and if he did agree to it trying to get Kovalev to come down to super middleweight and fight on his terms rather than stay at light heavy.
Was a really enjoyable fight and glad that the two of them actually agreed to it, its what boxing should be but isnt most of the time. We want to see the best fighters fight each other and put unbeaten records on the line against other class fighters who are still in their prime.
Was a really enjoyable fight and glad that the two of them actually agreed to it, its what boxing should be but isnt most of the time. We want to see the best fighters fight each other and put unbeaten records on the line against other class fighters who are still in their prime.
l4toffee
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I think Ward did hurt him. A couple of times and the body shots wore kovalev down . If they were to fight again I think Ward would win again and leave no doubt or claims of a robbery . He started slow IMO due to not knowing. How he would deal with kovalev's power and range . He won't let that happen again .
I know Ward rocked him back a few times but you didnt really see Kovalev on unsteady legs. I think Ward did win it and thought he had it by 2. Cant really see how anyone can say it was a robbery, was a very good close fight that was very good for the image of boxing, (unlike the earlier Booker Perez fight which was an absolute joke of a decision)but still don't really see why he would take the fight on though as Kovalev is obviously dangerous and I think Ward earned any element of doubt in the first place by going up to light heavy. As Kovalev tired Ward looked even better and I think that all the wrestling trying to tie Ward up earlier on in the fight caught up with Kovalev in the end. Ward looked like he had more still to come at the bell. Ward holds all the aces now and if he wants a rematch, which as I say im not sure he does Id be surprised if he didn't try and gain an advantage by bring Kovalev down to super middleweight.
Think in the next 12 months we need to see Alvarez vs Golovkin get made and domestically we need to see Brook Khan. Get the fights the public want to see done. Would like to see Joshua Wilder sooner rather than later too.
Frank Gallagher
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Roger Milla
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Wilder looks awful but he has that one punch knock out power that can put anyone out.
l4toffee
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He has a punchers chance along with size but I'd say 80/20 in Joshua's favour
I think Joshua would win too comfortably but he is running out of options for serious opposition already. I think he beats klitchko in the early part of the year and I don't think Haye deserves a shot at him based on the 'fights' he has had since he has come back into the fold. Haye needs to get in with Joshua soon if he wants to have any chance with him because Joshua seems to be learning so quickly that if he still hasn't fought him in 12 months I think he can forget about even having a chance of beating him.