What's next for Kovalev?

Nah, it would be quick and painless.

Enzo "On his back" Mac gets knocked spark out, in the first round.
The question of course, is whether or not Kovalev taunts him before knocking him spark out.

 

I'd say Chillemba is a good option. Ryan Coyne's name was brought up before or IBO title holder Caparello although neither of these two are very known.

Oosthuizen...?
Cloud, Rodriguez and Dawson needs a win before they can get back to the picture
Shumenov, even if he looses could be an option.
Brahmer won't fight Kovalev, Fact.

It's tough, all depends on how much money HBO can offer to the name fighters

 

Wow, the pickings really are looking pretty slim once you sit down and start looking at some names. Oosthuzien did have to cancel his fight in January because of weight issues, so he could be moving to 175 soon, but if Brandon Gonzales could land those shots on him imagine what Kovalev would do. No way Oosthuzien takes that fight. Cloud would be solid, but you're right, he'll be looking to get a good win first.

Chilemba would be ok, but probably not what HBO is looking for. What about Allen Green? Dig him up and let him slug it out for a round or two in an all action fight.

 

Is he still asleep on the canvas in Denmark?

 

Probably. But if they splash some water on his face and give him a couple pills for his food poisoning, he should be able to get in there and trade a few bombs before Kovalev tucks him in again.

 

He has to beat Agnew first. Nothing is a given in boxing.