Artur Beterbiev mandatory for Kovalev/Ward winner

I'm more excited for that fight than the Ward-Kovalev one.

 

More excited for which fight? Kovalev-Beterbiev or Ward-Beterbiev?

 

The important thing to note he is that the IBF enforces their mandatory fights. Either way we get to see Beterbiev step up and see what he's all about.

 

It definitely appears to be a murderer's row. If (and I do mean *if*) Ward manages to overcome The Krusher (which I'm not so sure he's going to do), then I think he's really going to have his hands full with Beterbiev, solely based on styles.

Artur Beterbiev really could use some more rounds right now though. That injury setback certainly didn't do him any favors.

 

I'd be surprised if either guy...who ever wins takes on a tough fight after such a tough fight. Who did Beterbiev beat to attain the number two status anyway?

 

So refusing a fight in Russia when you are a tchetchen, knowing an other opportunity will come, is a duck? Have that fight anywhere in america and Beterbiev will be there (if the networks agrees).

 

Yea I guess not. But he will be the first fighter offered to fight in the eliminator to become the mandatory challenger though right? Since he will be ranked #1 after the November fight.

 

The IBF is always wishy washy with their rankings. Who did Jo Jo Dan and Kevin Bizier beat to attain their mandatory rankings? Ya know what I'm saying lol.

 

Anybody know if there is a rematch clause in the contract for the Kovalev-Ward fight? And if there is do you know which camp requested it?

 

Either or....and I'd be pulling for Beterbiev because I want to see Stevenson defeated and some order brought to the division.

 

Who you got? Kovalev or Ward?

 

And who is your favorite fighter of the two of them?

 

I'm going with Kovalev. Ward hasn't fought anyone good in 4 years...he's stepping up more than a few levels here. Plus he doesn't take shots well and now he's up in weight against a hard puncher. I don't think he can get inside and muscle Kovalev, and I don't think he can potshot for the whole fight either. But he's got enough skill that I wouldn't be surprised if he shuts out Kovalev either.

I'm more of a Kovalev fan but I think Ward is the better fighter.

 

Good question.

 

Beterbiev is still pretty green. He would lose to both Kovalev and Ward.