Kova will ask for the rematch

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  1. travolt

    travolt Trolling the trolls Full Member

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    Although it was a close fight, Sergei was clearly ahead 58-56, 59-55, 59-55 before getting caught.

    So i believe he will exercise the rematch clause and attempt to win back his titles.

    It won't be easy, and i don't believe he will be favorite, but who's to say he won't succeed?
     
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  2. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He'll probably retire..
     
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  3. travolt

    travolt Trolling the trolls Full Member

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    Would you retire if you were clearly winning on the cards 58-56, 59-55, 59-55 before getting caught?
     
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  4. Staminakills

    Staminakills Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "clearly winning" until he lost the most clear way possible ok
     
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  5. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Not sure he was clearly winning, he was catching shots and looking uncomfortable way before the 7th
     
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  6. PolishNavy

    PolishNavy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    wow thats a loooooong road back now

    idk but i wouldnt toss him on coming back but i think its over for kovalev holding any more belts

    hope im wrong he was good

    stiff competition in that division

    as everyone knows i like em all but i like beterbiev the best in that one
     
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  7. technocrato

    technocrato Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kovalev just made about five concussions in one minute and a half. Alvarez beat him fair and square. No need for a rematch when those thing happens.
     
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  8. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was shivering on the first knock down for ****’s sake. I hope he retires.
     
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  9. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yea I kind of doubt that
     
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  10. pernellaaron

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    I had it 3 rounds a piece so clearly ahead might be an overstatement. If Kovalev dedicates himself he is still a tough out but I'd rather get Alvarez vs Stevenson next, assuming he still has that wbc silver belt.
     
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  11. Cafe

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    Don't think he was clearly winning to be honest, he lost the first 3 in my eyes. He was starting to come into it before getting KO'd but then again Alavarez would have taken over again.

    Kovalev could have finished it in the 4th. Alvarez toughed it out, big credit.
     
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  12. Birmingham

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    Was he, serious ??
     
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  13. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    He may well call in the rematch but the trend is clear when it comes to his level. He said goodbye to his peak some time ago and I'm not sure he is willing to put in the hard yards to get the physical fitness needed to compete, or if his 35-year-old body will even allow that. He's an old 35 through ill-discipline and, it would seem, vodka...
     
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  14. vargasfan1985

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    Still ahead and winning any way you slice it, despite being KTFO
     
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  15. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Whether he was ahead or not is irrelevant, all that matters is the end result.
     
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