I know for an absolute fact that if he beats Kovalev, people will just brush it off as him beating a 'nobody'. "What has Kovalev actually done" "He barely fought anyone before Clev" etc. Mark my words, he won't get the credit he deserves if he wins this.
Yes he deserves respect for fighting a decent opponent after being a world champ for years What the ****. Stupid stupid man op. Bout time he fought someone with a pulse