Can Kovalev become a Heavyweight Champion?

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  1. Clark81

    Clark81 Slumped in his corner Full Member

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    He's a big Light-Heavy - I see him moving up to Cruiserweight in the next 12 - 18 months to claim a title there, then after that...who knows?

    I do still worry about his chin - Hopkins landed a shot in the 10th round that stiffened his legs for a moment.
     
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    No way. He aint got the handspeed or reflexes of roy jones or the chin and defences/skills of james toney. his style is built on his power and aggressiveness.
     
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  3. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.

    He's not got the right style to move to heavyweight. Smaller guys need to rely on being predominantly defensive if they want to be successful at heavyweight, kovalev will never fight like that.
     
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  4. RememberingC.S.

    RememberingC.S. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In the 60s, yes. Today? Nope.
     
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  5. LordSouness

    LordSouness Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Could see him making it as a top Cruiserweight - but not a Heavyweight, no.

    He's a prime example of the need for a division between LHW and CW, in my opinion.
     
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  6. Clark81

    Clark81 Slumped in his corner Full Member

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    Yeah I guess he's different to guys like Holyfield and Moorer
     
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  7. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    no.
     
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  8. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    Heavyweights nowdays are to big, so its unlikely.
     
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  9. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
     
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  10. Southpawology

    Southpawology Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The hype train, when will it learn :S
     
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  11. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What would it be called? The Light-Cruiserweight Division?

    .....actually, thats got a bit of a ring to it.
     
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  12. Madmanc

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    I think both kovalev and high could win a belt at heavy but wouldn't beat wlad,too much height difference
     
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  13. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    who?
     
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  14. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In the "golden era" he sure could have. Nowadays he wouldn't have a chance, nor would such a freakshow be sanctioned.
     
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  15. Madmanc

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    Ggg sorry
     
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