Pascal is one of my favorite fighters. But no, prime Pascal does not maul Beterbiev. Beterbiev is a different breed.
I think Kovalev matches with Beterbiev perfectly, Kovalev is a boxer that just happens to have very heavy hands. Kovalev is a slow offensive powerhouse that gets hit too much. Kovalev will tee off on him for however long it lasts. Not sure Kovalev stops him as Beterbiev is built like a tank, but he wins a lopsided fight. And yes I'm aware of the amateur history before anyone brings it up. I think the biggest danger for Kovalev is still Adonis. Quick feet, atomic left hand. Adonis is a two trick pony but those two tricks are phenomenal.
Lol pascal said his neck hurts for days after sparring beterbiev, by all account beterbiev smacked the crap out of him. Seanie Monaghan became shot after sparring with beterbiev
There's about a minute of sparring video between them on youtube and every time Beterbiev hits Pascal he backs up 3 steps. I like Beterbiev but I'm not sold.
Totally agree. He is lethal to all at 175 with the straight left. I don't think anyone takes that shot without it having a serious effect on them no matter who they are. On his own for 1 shot power at light heavy
I know people don't like him for one reason or another, but it is what it is. That left hand is heavy and powerful, whether it lands clean or not.
I think hes 50/50 with any of the other top boys at 175 tbh, good chin or not it don't matter with that power