Ward was up before the ref began his count. Kovalev had 12 rounds to hurt Ward but FAILED to do so. Why should that trend change in the rematch?
What new excuses will you TOMATO KAN Krusher nuthuggers make when KANvolev gets handed his second consecutive L on Saturday night?
It was the definition of a flash KD. Ward went for a risky counter after slipping the jab (the correct move but highly risky against such a dominant right handed fighter like Kovalev) and while off balance he got nailed. Landed on his hands, was up straight away, smiled, and was back fighting in no time. No shaky legs, no after effects of any kind. Not a knock on Kovalev's power, but he simply didn't hurt him.
We're talking about GGG's daddy Mr. Ward, so yes, in a way it does. Plus look at the parallels, two Russians saying their opponents are the real deal, and then both claiming they are nothing special.
@ GGG's Daddy An elite fighter 2 divisions north who refused to fight him at a reasonable catchweight, and to him you cling to him in desperation About as ludicrous as Canelo vs Beterbiev Forget it mate. It's your boy (and his referee, judges, steroids and every other concession possible) vs the baddest man on the planet May the best man win