Ward-Kovalev II, or Canelo-Golovkin, which fight is more significant?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by drenlou, May 8, 2017.


Which is bigger and better to you as a boxing fan?

Poll closed Oct 15, 2017.

  1. Ward vs Kovalev II

    14 vote(s)
    17.7%

  2. Canelo vs Golovkin

    58 vote(s)
    73.4%

  3. Not sure

    7 vote(s)
    8.9%
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  1. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Let's say for example both fights are live on PPV on the same day on different networks, which fight would you want to see the most? Ward-Kovalev II is definitely a huge fight with a lot riding on it.

    Canelo-Golovkin is probably the most talked about fight on ESB since May-Pac, and imo is the biggest fight of the year! What are your guys' thoughts, and which is the bigger better fight to you?
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Let's keep this in mind as well, a lot of GGG backers don't think this is much of a competitive fight, but a lot more posters seem to think Ward-Kovalev will be the more competitive fight of the two. Should that make a difference in making your choice in the poll, or naw, it shouldn't matter?
     
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  3. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    Skill levels between the 2 match up are comparable and if you give the edge to Ward-Kov there will be no argument from me. But in terms of hype, interest, financial and profile, GGG Canelo is as big as you can get at present.
     
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  4. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Canelo-GGG is going to be bigger, but I could see an argument for Kovalev-Ward II being more important pretty easily.

    I also don't think Canelo-GGG is nearly as one-sided in fall 2017 as it would've been in late 2015/early 2016. Timing matters. Canelo's got a shot if he can figure out GGG's jab. Easier said than done, but Canelo's been focusing on countering the jab in his recent fights. That's not a coincidence.
     
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  5. There Will Be Blood

    There Will Be Blood #TheMedicalTeam #750 banned Full Member

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    Kovalev already beat Ward. Now I wanna see Golovkin sparkle Canelo.
     
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  6. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    GGG Canelo breaks 1 million PPV. Ward Kov does even worse the 2nd time around.
     
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  7. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    You want to see Golovkin sparkle Canelo with some of your fairy dust or what?
     
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  8. rhin0z>

    rhin0z> Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ward vs kovalev is a known quanity. I know exactly what Im getting a great fight by two warriors.

    canelo vs gstring is a unknown. never liked solving for the unknown. prove it!
     
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  9. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Financially, Canelo vs Golovkin.
    Legacy wise, Ward vs Kovalev 2.
     
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  10. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    What lol..
    That is why all the girl in town follow you all around.. Just like me they long to be close to you..
     
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  11. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a super tough call to me both matchup feature nothing but P4P fighters, Ward-Jobs by itself is a huge match with this being a rematch of a closely contested and highly debatable both fighters will have even more to prove next month will be big time.

    On the other hand Canelo-Golovkin has been hyped for a year and a half now, GGG while relatively unproven to me has been built as an undefeated destroyer all the records and what not P4P top3 on a lot of list coming in vs Alvarez who left as the best JMW when he challenged Cotto, has been talking some high profile fights to build on top of some credible wins and is a fighter entering his peak.

    Both bouts are bound to produce incredible matches as a fan my favorite fighter currently is Alvarez don't agree with all the (business decisions) so for me I'm probably looking forward to that match up more. Ward-Kovalev is a month away and will be here sooner then you think.
     
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  12. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    AJ Vs Fury
    GGG Canelo
    Brook Khan
    Kovalev Ward 2

    in that order
     
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  13. NewBoxingOrder

    NewBoxingOrder Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo-GGG, just because we have not seen it before.
     
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  14. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    voted not sure

    two very interesting fights

    I think Golovkin stops Canelo

    I think there's a possibility Ward goes very negative and wins a clearer decision in fight similar to mayweather maidana 2
     
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  15. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Golovkin Vs. El Pollo
     
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