Is Kovalev finished as an elite fighter?

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Just when you thought he would have a resurgence after Ward he gets krushed again. What do you think, is it finally time for him to hang em up? Not sure if he’ll recover or be the same as a top fighter anymore.
     
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  2. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As a world contender?? Definitely. He could pick up some solid wins here and there but he's done at the elite level.
     
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  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    He's done.
     
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  4. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    I think he is, he ain’t beating Beterbiev, Gvoz, Bivol, or Alvarez. Time to hang them up, he had his run. He is too old, he is past his prime. He isn’t like Joe Calzaghe who can beat elite fighters while in his late 30’s.
     
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  5. The Akbar One

    The Akbar One Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    It depends on Kovalev's focus. He's still a talented boxer, and you can't teach that power. He should humble himself, and get back with Jackson.
     
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  6. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Definitely done against this level of opponent. He's not beating Bivol, Gvozdyk, or Alvarez in a rematch where thje judges wont be favoring him like they did tonight.
     
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  7. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Jackson is a **** trainer, nice man, **** trainer.
     
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  8. The Akbar One

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    Kovalev looked best when he was with Jackson.
     
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  9. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yeah. Like I've been saying for years he was at his best back around the Thompson, Campillo, White and Cleverly days and he's definitely done now.
     
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  10. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, for sure.
     
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  11. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Okay, you think that might have had something to do with being a murderous puncher closer to his prime. As soon as he fought the elite even with Jackson his lack of training and coaching between rounds showed.
     
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  12. The Akbar One

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    You think the Kovalev, up to the first Ward fight, loses to Alvarez tonight?
     
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  13. Eel87

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    I thought he looked as good as ever until he took that right hand from hell. This is just the way it goes at the top level. Not everyone can be Floyd.
     
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  14. destruction

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    This is father time. If you go on fighting for long enough this will happen to every fighter.

    The calls of china chin are ridiculous
     
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  15. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Probably, Alvarez came to win, has one hell of a chin, and is very very good. That jab :number_one:
     
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