I voted for the second one (very good win), but I would actually put it between "a hugely important win" and a "very good win." Let's not forget that he isn't some fighter that's perceived to be unbeatable as Dawson showed us not long ago.
Amazing win that will be instantly devalued by the same people who say Hopkins will win, no matter hypocritical it will look they'll still bash Sergey and say he beat an old man.
Not sure about everyone else, but I would definitely give him full credit if he captures victory on Saturday night.
It's a good win,despite of Hopkins age.and really it depends the way Kovalev win. Out working and winning close decision is not amazing,Kovalev should KO Hopkins and beat the **** out of him.then it could be amazing. But honestly,i think after the fight it's Hopkins who doesn't get enough credit.and people will call Kovalev overrated
Yep. 'Bhop was finished/shot/too old' will be the response from the people picking him to win, even though they didn't say that before the fight.
If Kov dominates him, people won't give Kov credit and will say it was only because Hop was old. If the fight is close and Kov wins, they'll say he only won a close fight because Hop was old. If it's a close fight and Kov loses, they'll say that Kov was never very good to begin with. Basically, Kov is in a no-win situation no matter the outcome.
why is everyone- hbo, experts, trainer and fans say kovalev is the much bigger man than hopkins ?when he is clearly not, hopkins are taller and longer reach