Kovalev vs Yarde

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  1. split_decision

    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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    Personally I think if that fight happened next Kovalev would destroy him, Yarde gets hit way too easily and even though Kovalev is a bit older and getting slower he would still be too dangerous for any fighter that gets hit that easily.
    Hopefully the Kovalev vs Bivol unification happens first and Yarde would be better off fighting someone like Badou Jack before he takes on the big guns
     
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  2. UKboxingfan

    UKboxingfan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yarde isn’t going anywhere kovalev anytime soon.
     
  3. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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  4. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would love to see this fight. And, frankly speaking, I'm not sure at all it will be a walk in the park for Kovalev.
     
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  5. TheMotorCityCobra

    TheMotorCityCobra Active Member Full Member

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    I agree. Yarde is still a little raw, but he can crack with both hands and he's talented. Yeah, his defense isn't great but with his power, he is dangerous for anyone. He is a huge, strong LHW. I think he needs to step up his level of opponent before Kov though, Travis Reeves to Kovalev is way too big of a jump in class.
     
  6. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kovalev will need to be 52 years old before Yarde is going to feel ready to face him.

    Remember guys, he only had 12 amateur fights.
     
  7. LeftRightDownThePipe

    LeftRightDownThePipe Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Kovalev would execute him within 6.
     
  8. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    Callum Johnson would destroy Yarde would also give Kovalev a decent fight,
     
  9. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I wonder if Yarde will sign with Top Rank like a lot of Warren's stable are doing?
     
  10. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    No he'd be in danger of having to fight someone decent if he did.
     
  11. Davo

    Davo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I honestly don't know how Yarde would do. He'd need an Iron chin with that defense, but maybe he has one.

    All I do know is that Nathan Cleverly was far more proven when he faced Kovalev. Yarde needs at least one top 10 opponent before he goes near any version of Kovalev.
     
  12. DON1

    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    Well it isnt going to happen
     
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  13. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Awaken me when Yarde fights someone in the top 15.......................at his current progress I don't think he beats any top 10 guys. think some top 15 guys give him the business too........
     
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  14. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    No way is he going near Kov..


    Yarde Vs Pascal, Summer 2025

    Only 6 years away, huge step up, no need to rush, let it marinate.
     
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  15. DanielDimov

    DanielDimov Jabbing all night Full Member

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    Yarde loses to every single top dog in the division
     
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