Rank these 3 LHWs

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  1. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    This is just a list of guys that Stevenson won't fight?
     
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  2. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    1. Ward
    2. Kovalev
    3. Beterbiev
    Beterbiev IS certainly number 1 if he incorporates a manhandling-mauling style into his current boxing.
    Ward got over his jitters of being in a super fight to win more rounds against Kovalev.
     
  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, it's too early to say for Beterbiev. He needs to start by beating Barrera convincingly, and then fight Stevenson or Ward/Kovalev. I personally think Beterbiev has huge potential, but still have to rank them at the moment:

    1. Kovalev & Ward
    3. Beterbiev
     
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    Flamazide Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Stevenson apparently wants Ward. Called him out immediately after Ward got the decision, but I don't put much faith in twitter callouts.
     
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  5. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    What if Ward and Sergei refuse to fight him?
     
  6. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If we have good evidence they are avoiding him, then we can reconsider. But last I heard Beterbiev turned down a decent offer to fight Kovalev. I guess he wanted to get some more pro experience first, which is perfectly understandable, but I'd be surprised if Kovalev isn't willing to fight him.
     
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  7. Gannicus

    Gannicus 2014 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    They're warriors, they won't do such a thing.
     
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    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    1. Kovalev
    2. Ward
    3. Beterbiev

    I thought SK beat AW but H2H I think AB is all wrong for AW and SK v AB is 60/40 to Krusher.
     
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  9. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ward
    Kovalev
    Beterbiev

    Prior to their fight, I had Kovalev 1st.
     
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  10. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    I wouldnt expect Kovalev to turn him down either, but pretty sure the offer was made at a time Beterbiev was observing his faith, which meant he was fasting, and in no condition to fight

    Pretty sure Duva also tried to have the fight in a country that bitterly hates where Artur is from
     
  11. MUFA$A

    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    1.Kovalev is the man right now and its not even debatable .
    2.Ward .
    3.Beterbiev .

    Beterbiev should not be placed higher than Ward IMO .
     
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  12. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Kovalev
    Ward
    Beterbiev

    I like Beterbiev but I can't rank him above either guy with a straight face. He's a monster though.
     
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  13. MUFA$A

    MUFA$A FEAR * THE * TANK Full Member

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    Thank You . Don't get me wrong , I really like the dude and he looks promising for now . But no way can he be ranked higher than Dre . Lets control our favoritism for the moment and be as honest as possible here .
     
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  14. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Yeah, I like Beterbiev but these guys have the resume to back up their skills. Both Kovalev and Ward are battle-tested and we know for a fact their skills translate to the top level of competition. I think Beterbiev can be the same but I need proof.
     
  15. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Based on results
    Ward
    Kovalev
    Beterbiev
     
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