Adonis Stevenson vs Sergey Kovalev - 2014

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    These were the two best light heavies back in that year and a lot of fans ( including myself ) wanted to see them meet. Unfortunately they never did and I think it had a bit more to do with Stevenson’s reluctance than Kovalev’s. But both were very solid fighters at the time and I think it would have made for a decent fight. What do you think ?
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I think Adonis would catch Kovalev eventually.
     
    NoNeck, Sep 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The most exciting match up between undefeated punchers that we missed out on. The other being Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Juan Manuel Lopez.

    Kovalev would have had a better chance on winning based on his better all round boxing skills plus power. But saying that Stevenson definitely had devastating power to land the left hand that would hurt Kovalev bad and perhaps win via come from behind stoppage.
     
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  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I remember the post fight interview face off between Kovalev and Stevenson. Still a classic :lol:

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  5. Lonsdale81

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    GGG Pirog was another one.. damn shame they never happened
     
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  6. MaccaveliMacc

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  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tough fight to call. I think I like Adonis slightly more but really, both guys could get each other out of there.
     
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  8. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Don't hold be back brah :lol:
     
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  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Leaning towards Stevenson to catch him
     
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  10. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    At the time I thought Kovlaev, now I'm not so sure. The wheels really came off for Kovalev when a guy could get past the 6th round and stand up to his power. I think Stevenson's left might be the best punch between them but that Kovalev's left is better than Stevenson's right. I think this could be a KO either way
     
    KO KIDD, Sep 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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