Iran Barkley vs Kovalev

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  1. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Let's say the Barkley from the 2nd Hearns fight shows up. How would he do against Kovalev?
     
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    Kov via KO. He is literally better than Barkley in every aspect.
     
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    Kovalev
     
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    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Barkley would knock him out. Kovalev has the better skills but I do not see him doing well under that kind of pressure.Barkley just has a difficult style for Kovalev in my opinion.
     
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    60/40 Kovalev
     
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    Barkley was the better fighter and stronger willed. Barkley would not be knocked out by a body punch. I think Barkley guts it out and stops Kovalev in about 6.. Kovalev is made for him, and Kovalev is not tough enough for Barkley.
     
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Kovalev by stoppage or wide UD
     
    mrkoolkevin, Sep 22, 2017
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    Kovalev has his guts for garters
     
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    Yyep.Barkley would give him no respect.Kovalev is not used to being under that kind of pressure, he is used that his opponents back away from him. He has a tendancy to keep his hands low, Barkely would get through with those hooks
     
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    Barkley muggs the quitter in 8rds.
     
    Ronnie Raygun, Oct 4, 2017
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