Sergey Kovalev's resume - HOF worthy?

He was a scary fighter in his time, when he beat Hopkins it looked like he was going to be dominant for a while. Even the first Ward was close, despite that loss he still seemed to be elite. The second Ward fight showed his fragility and he never was the same, he lost his aura. He doesn't really have signature wins, him and Stevenson were seen as the top dogs at the time. If he fought and beat Stevenson he would definitely be HOF, as it is I'd say borderline. I always wanted to see him fight Beterbiev, even at the early stage of his career I would've picked Beterbiev.

 

Yep good resume and should have an official win over Andre Ward.

 

He'll get in. He's a great fighter who got screwed.

 

Yes for me.

He was ducked by Stevenson and he beat Ward in the first.

He's a certified ATG.

 

Looking at the people who got in HOF the past few years. I would say yes. I personally think he is borderline HOF. Amazing at his prime but very short unfortunately. After the Ward fights, he really looked awful. Completely different fighter after that.

 

I can't believe he didn't get that. If you are generous to Ward and make it 6 rounds to 6 then there is still the KD.

 

12-4 in title fights, two time champion who peaked at holding three belts. The first Ward fight was close and he avenged the loss to Eleidor. He fits the mold of a good champion who had some big fights. The hall of fame is full of them.

 

Tarver should get in first though.

 

He should be on the ballot.

 

If Timothy Bradley got in. Then Sergey Kovalev should definitely be in

 

At his peak, which I would say was around the Cleverly to Pascal fights he was one of the greatest LHWs of all time. People forget how easily he beat Pascal who was an elite operator. At his peak, Kovalev would krush Bivol and Beterbiev. The Chilemba and post Chilemba Kov could lose to both those guys though. Definitely a HOF.

 

Bradley had a better career and wasn’t a pos.

 

I would say yes. He was the man at LHW for a couple years. Kovalev from the Cleverly fight to Pascal 2 was an absolute demon. Robbed twice against Ward, even the 2nd fight he was clearly ahead before Ward’s low blows.