Was Sergey Kovalev Already Past His Best By The time Of Ward 1?

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  1. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I don't think he was past it. He boxed great that night and lost a close decision. One that I thought he should have won. To me, guys that drink heavily fall off quick. Especially when they lose. Pavlik, Hatton and Kovalev. All known to throw them back, look great in one fight then the next they look horrible.
     
    Braindamage, Sep 12, 2023
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  2. box33

    box33 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Does Alcohol really do that much irreversible damage to a fighter?

    How about when there's some guys who still drink in between fights & still go on to have decent Careers?
     
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    He was still regarded as a P4P top 2-3 fighter, so I'd have to say no.
     
    drenlou, Sep 12, 2023
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  4. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    I'm not an expert by any means, but the guts I mentioned were well known drinkers and fell off fast. Alcohol can't help, that's for sure.
     
    Braindamage, Sep 12, 2023
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  5. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i think he quit training after getting robbed.
     
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  6. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    He fought excellent in the fight against the best fighter he fought. He wasn’t the crusher because he was fighting an ATG and Ward was doing work which Kov never faced before
     
    turbotime, Sep 12, 2023
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    :icon_popcorn:
     
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  8. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, head butts low blows grappling. LMAO
     
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  9. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    I'm not sure whether Kovalev was in the peak of his prime or not. So I'm taking a neutral stance on the conclusion of this thread. However this argument interested me. Do you think a past prime fighter is incapable of being top 3 p4p?
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Sep 12, 2023
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  10. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll put it to you like this, had Ward and Kovalev fought two years prior to when they did, Ward would've got stopped and i'm a big Ward fan.
     
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  11. G Man

    G Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's most likely down to alcoholism being synonymous with psychological problems. The booze is usually a sign of bigger problems, yet fighters in a good place can drink in moderation with no effect.
     
    G Man, Sep 12, 2023
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  12. teddybaldock

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    quite simply, no
     
    teddybaldock, Sep 13, 2023
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  13. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Went on a bender & never recovered huh?
    Yah might could happen to the best of them.
    Poor Krusher.
     
    Hanz Cholo, Sep 13, 2023
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  14. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Headbutting Kovalev? Did you even watch the fight...Kovalev wasnt complaining during the fight :cool:
     
    turbotime, Sep 13, 2023
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  15. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    7-5 fight plus KD for Job
    Kov by UD
     
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