Could Hopkins Expose Kovalev's Suspect Chin?

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  1. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Let's face it, Kovalev's chin is questionable. It's well known he was KOd in the amateurs, and he's tasted canvas as a pro

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ULtn1mnbPI

    So, given this, can Bernard Hopkins take advantage of Kovalev's questionable punch resistance and either knock him down or perhaps even out???
     
  2. TinFoilHat

    TinFoilHat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes. Kovalev is glass. Hopkins has shown he still has enough pop to knock guys down. I wouldn't be surprised if Kovalev gets tagged on the glass piece and goes down @ some point.
     
  3. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    I would be shocked if he did Hopkins isn't the biggest puncher.
     
  4. Super Hans

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    Maybe but I also think Sergey KRUSHER Kovalev can test Bernard Humphery Hopkins Jr's questionable belt line. If Joe Calzaghe proved anything it's that Hopkins has a glass belt line.
     
  5. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    BHOP took this fight for a reason:hey
    He seems a flaw somewhere that he plans to crack wide open bro
    No doubt at 49 or 50 BHOP is very clever and dirty:yep

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  6. GGGIsABum

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    Fixed :yep
     
  7. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    So you think he can shatter that seemingly fragile mandible?
     
  8. CupidStunt

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    Potentially. Kovalevs chin is suspect goods and his defence ain't the best either. Hopkins is a big step up from the level he's been fighting at, surprised he's such a big favorite.
     
  9. WarpedDesign

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    Seeing as it's been a decade since Hopkins stopped anyone, I seriously doubt he will KO Kovalev.
     
  10. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Not sure of that one buddy however I am sure of the following:
    Russian has not been in deep rounds yet
    BHOP will drag him or hug him into deep rounds
    Russian has yet to taste a nice solid flush elbow like BHOP throws:lol:
    Russian has not faced anyone close to the ring IQ of BHOP


    In summary BHOP will expose this guy as being just an average guy or get his own chin checked by some Russian power early on in the fight. I think BHOP can slip, block and dodge most but it's always the punch you don't see that puts you dancing on ***** street:lol::D

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  11. Zakman

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    True, the odds seem to be against it - but given that there is significant reason to suppose that Kovalev doesn't have the best punch resistance, it is reasonable to suggest that Hopkins could put him on the canvas one or more times, or perhaps even stop him.
     
  12. Super Hans

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    Hopkins might be an alien if where Joe punched him he has a scrotum.
     
  13. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Hopkins hasn't scored a stoppage win since 2004. Yes, 2004.
     
  14. MVC!

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    Kovalev's jaw is as strong as a cracked egg shell.

    Hopkins may be able to expose that jaw and shatter it into a billion pieces

    :deal
     
  15. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    He's been saving up for this fight bro:rofl:lol::roll:
    Just saying he took the fight for a reason other than money :hey
    BHOP is clever :good

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