Over hyping kovalev...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by john doe, Aug 19, 2013.


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  1. Bub

    Bub Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree about the over-hyping. It always seems to happen with guys with power. I can see potential in people but can't get too carried away until I see them vs some serious competition.
     
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  2. gdm

    gdm Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Wilder is a glass jawed can crusher, how can you say he's a big puncher if he only fought bums?
     
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  3. nutnfancy

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    He killed a man in the ring. I am in no way making light of such a tragedy, but I don't think you can overhype that kind of power.
     
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  4. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    his power dwarfs a guy like Wilder. He is knocking out guys who have never been KO'd and reigning world titlists , not handing guys their 7th straight loss, 6 by KO
     
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  5. witschnerd1

    witschnerd1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm not at all saying That wilder is better, just mean that Kovalev does not usually KO guys with one punch. He uses his skill and aggression, along with good power, to create the real deal,not hype. I just would like to see him fight,Ward or Froch, to see what he can do with a top level guy who is not likely to break apart after 3 rounds. He may very well beat both of them but he will have to prove that he can.
    I do think that he can and will, but it will take a while because he will not get a lot of top level guys willing to fight him.
     
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  6. BoxingX

    BoxingX Active Member Full Member

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    Exactly. Overhyped = not proving anything but having everything, including press coverage and great TV spots handed to you.

    GGG and Kovalev are the opposite of overhyped. They weren't heard of or appreciated until fans started seeing guys falling over on TV as soon as one or the other tapped an opponent on the chin.
     
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  7. Povetkinfan

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    Kovalev must be good! He has only just secured his first belt and already he's started pick up haters. These people must be fearing that he's go on to become an ATG!

    Even the great J.C [Joe Calzaghe not Jesus] did not pick up his anti-fan club that quick!
     
    Povetkinfan, Aug 20, 2013
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  8. Mr Pibb

    Mr Pibb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How is beating Cleverly and Macklin proving anything??
     
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  9. john doe

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    wow i can tell the sheer number of dim minded ppl here, that did not read the first post in the thread...they just read the title and ran in here posting....i guess they are on the hype train...some ppl never get off, just jump from one train to another, like a boxcar hobo of hype, lol
     
    john doe, Aug 20, 2013
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  10. silly_illy

    silly_illy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    TRUE :good
     
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  11. Decker

    Decker Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :good Much closer to the truth than the OPs weird post.
     
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  12. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kovalev has superb stamina, very solid power, but who really knows about his chin. Didn't Boone put him down...
     
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  13. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl you're clueless!
     
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  14. witschnerd1

    witschnerd1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    look up his record, he has a few more respectable wins.:patsch
     
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