Possible opponents for Sergey Kovalev's 1st defense of WBO title:

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Feb 5, 2019.



Of these options, what is the champ's best next move?

Poll closed Mar 27, 2019.

  1. Beterbiev

    30 vote(s)
    42.9%

  2. Gvozdyk

    10 vote(s)
    14.3%

  3. Ramírez

    10 vote(s)
    14.3%

  4. Yarde

    20 vote(s)
    28.6%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    So to be clear: nobody actually thinks Yarde can be more competitive than Beterbiev?

    I'm surprised more people aren't down to see Krusher versus Nail, tbh.
     
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  2. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Maybe two weeks ago Gvozdyk said if Alvarez won the rematch he wanted to unify with him but if Kovalev won he wanted Bivol. Seems like Sergei and Oleksander will only be unifying if they're the only two Champions left.
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    Are they buddies or something?
     
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  4. Paranoid Android

    Paranoid Android Manny Pacquiao — The Thurmanator banned Full Member

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    Kovalev Vs. Stevenson would be fireworks.
     
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  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I also want to see Yarde get the first shot just to see Kovalev shatter his glass jaw and humiliate him. Would be even better if the fight is in the UK
     
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  6. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I voted Ramirez as kovalev has fought such a hard schedule I think this would be a good name and less risky than beterviev or gvosdk

    then after that he can face 1 of those 2
     
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  7. Boxingfan200

    Boxingfan200 USYK #1 P4P banned Full Member

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    yarde I wanna see whaat he has vs a top fighter.
     
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  8. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    Preferably with a pelvic thrust thrown in for good measure.:sisi1
     
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  9. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Ya they're both managed by Klimas, have trained together in several camps and sparred each other for their Ward I / Chilemba camps.
     
    Vysotskyy, Feb 5, 2019
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  10. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    They're friends, although Kovalev still said he'd be willing to fight him. As far as I go, I have no desire to see two of my favorite fighters face each other.
     
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  11. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I voted Yarde because I think it would be a better option for Kovalev.
     
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  12. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me Full Member

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    ...has Yarde fought even once yet on American televsion? I'm not sure any casuals outside the UK know his name. So I'm not sure he is higher reward than Beterbiev, even if he is lower risk.
     
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  13. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ok, in (another) interview lately Kovalev answered it perfectly clear about his possible fight with Gvozdyk. He said he would only fight The Nail when both of them have two belts each.
     
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  14. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah, that fight in America is almost completely unrealistic at this point. But they could fight in the UK. Do I believe that Yarde will agree to fight Kovalev even in the UK? No. :smile: But the question wasn't "what is the most realistic fight for Kovalev?". :smile: The question was "What is the best move for Kovalev?". And I think the best move for Kovalev would be to try to get Yarde. Or Ramirez. Because, I'm afraid, there's a chance Beterbiev might end his career...
     
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  15. Goran_

    Goran_ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Doubt its the nail, they are good friends

    Betterbehave hopefully.
     
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