Sergey Kovalev vs Montell Griffin 175lbs primes

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Aug 23, 2026 at 8:58 AM.


Who wins?

  1. Kovalev KO/TKO

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  2. Kovalev PTS

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  3. Griffin KO/TKO

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  4. Griffin PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
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  2. Mastrangelo

    Mastrangelo Active Member Full Member

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    It's an interesting one..
    The fact that Kovalev didn't have a great left hook would hurt him here - and I think Griffin would have a very good chance of bamboozling Sergey with his style. Whether that would be enough for a win for Griffin I'm not sure, because Kovalev could overpower and break him down - but I think it would be very interesting in the first half at least.
     
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  3. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would not discount the possibility of the upset here. That and I never bought into all the Kovalev hype. He could be outsmarted here and drop a decision. Also like the Futch touch to probe holes in Kovalev.

    As a minimum, Kovalev does not look like the crusher in this. More likely is looking bad while getting the W.
     
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  4. Mastrangelo

    Mastrangelo Active Member Full Member

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    He didn't look like a crusher against Isaac Chilemba - and only thing Isaac had on Griffin really was height.
    On the other hand that lack of height could be very problematic here against a guy with excellent jab.
     
  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Montell has his moments when he makes Kovalev looks bad but at tue end of the day, Kovalev will catch and Ko Montell.
     
  6. Smoochie

    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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