It wouldnt even be close. Kovalev's confidence and punch resistance have disappeared. He is completely done. I thought he was on the decline but the Canelo fight confirmed he is completely shot.
What's the point in this thread? Kovalev should never set foot in the ring again. The fight shouldn't even be sanctioned.
If this took place on a Friday or Saturday night, I'd find something else to do with my time. Beterbiev would probably spark Kovalev within a few rounds. His punch resistance is gone. Even somebody like Joe Smith could be reasonably favored to knock Kovalev out now.
Even before this fight I said the same. Beterbiev would always beat Kovalev post 2016. Probably anytime in Kov's career
Beefy would krush canelo as easily as kov does. I am up to round 5 now, Kov is lining up Canelo for a KO. This is awesome. although not sure why Kov has let Canelo last so long, he could have finished this rounds ago.