Just 17 days now until Anthony Yarde knocks out Kovalev to become world champion

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by CutThroatFade, Aug 6, 2019.


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  1. Gymbot

    Gymbot Active Member Full Member

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    If Kovalev is on his game, this is too much too soon for Yarde, who hasn't fought anyone of note, has a leaky defence and switches off at times. Credit to him for taking the fight though, especially in Russia. I'll be rooting for Yarde but this a big ask.
     
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  2. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would like to see him keeping his hands low as that during the fight. :smile:

    Kovalev is old, yes, but he's been training for this fight. He looks fit, so at least he should make weight without any problems, and that always was one of his biggest problems.
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  3. UKboxingfan

    UKboxingfan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just can’t see it, Yarde really had to take harder fights before this to actually test him in deep waters as he hasn’t got a clue what that’s like.

    If he goes from knocking out completely no-hopers to Kovalev then I will say fair play, the shock would be bigger than the odds suggest for me and I’m surprised they’re that close.
     
    UKboxingfan, Aug 7, 2019
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  4. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The biggest question is how good is Yarde's chin. If it's really strong, he has a good chance to win.
     
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  5. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Been huge question marks about his chin in the UK because of the punching power of his opponents & the fact he doesn't spar
     
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  6. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Maybe he practises on his Nintendo Wii?
     
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  7. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    He doesn't spar?
     
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  8. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    well he never sparred anyone decent in the beginning, like how prospects normally spar world champions early on, but that has now changed to only sparring Tunde Ajayi, his trainer
     
    BoxingABC1, Aug 7, 2019
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  9. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    I’m looking forward to seeing huge hypejob Yarde getting thumped by Kovalev and laughing at all the idiots on here that backed him to win
     
    anjawnaymiz, Aug 7, 2019
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  10. BCS8

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    Sadly it sounds like Kovalev isn't focused at all and is training on vodka. Being sloppy against a guy like Yarde means becoming a highight reel.
     
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  11. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What kind of lowlife would wish for Kovalev to be KO'd in Russia against Yarde. You should be ashamed of that desire even entering your head, let alone putting your name to the thought for all to see.
     
    MorvidusStyle, Aug 7, 2019
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  12. PunchersChance.

    PunchersChance. Active Member banned Full Member

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    Better question is why are you supporting woman beating scumbag Kovalev?
     
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  13. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Yarde is not a hype job. There is no hype for Yarde. Most boxing fans and even casual fans perceive him as a joke and the consensus across the boxing public is largely that he's going to be way out of his depth.

    Yarde is a complete unfancied underdog here, just look at the majority of the replies. He's certainly not a hype job, there is little to no hype around Yarde as a world contender.
     
    CutThroatFade, Aug 7, 2019
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  14. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Could be a genius move in the long-term for his general health and well-being. Getting hit on the head with a head guard and large gloves repeatedly throughout fight camps is still going to cause damage.

    Tunde and Yarde are trailblazers. They will revolutionise boxing if Yarde wins this month.
     
    CutThroatFade, Aug 7, 2019
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  15. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Yarde is the real deal. He is going to knock Kovalev out round 5-8. I see some of you getting in the classic "Kovalev is shot etc" but he is still a world class fighter and this will be a great win for Yarde.
     
    Potwash, Aug 7, 2019
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