Kovalev - Beterbiev should happen this year.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by deyell, Feb 3, 2019.


Who would win?

  1. Kovalev by decision

  2. Kovalev by stoppage

  3. Beterbiev by decision

  4. Beterbiev by stoppage

  5. Draw

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  1. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    It makes too much sense. They are old rivals back from their amateur days. They don't like each other, Kovalev claims that Beterbiev got a gift decision when they last fought. Even though both are past their prime, it would be still a good, exciting fight. They both fight on ESPN, unlike Bivol who fights on DAZN and is promoted by Eddie Hearn which makes that bout unlikely to happen. As for Gvozdyk, he already said that Kovalev is his friend so they won't fight. That leaves Beterbiev as the only possible opponent for an unification fight for Kovalev. I have always said Krusher would beat him and I still think so. Can't wait to see that fight!
     
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  2. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Yep this is a great fight, both past prime but the animosity is still there.
     
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    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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  4. pernellaaron

    pernellaaron Active Member Full Member

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    Can't see this one going to a decision. I'll take Kovalev by KO, assuming he isn't in prison before the fight.
     
  5. Heavy_Hitter

    Heavy_Hitter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    According to Duva, Kovalevs next opponent is either Beterbiev or Ramirez
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    If Kovalev wasn't robbed in the first Ward fight, which we all know he was, we would've seen these two squaring up with each other in a mouthwatering grudge match with both undefeated records intact.
     
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  7. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Beterbiev fight makes sense at Barclay's, lots of Russians in NYC.
    ESPN should be back in Texas for Ramirez fight.
     
  8. deyell

    deyell MOLECULE FROM HELL. Full Member

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    Beterbiev will fight Barrera next won't he?
     
  9. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Beterbiev has a very poor resume , KRUSHER looked better than beterbiev has KRUSHING better fighters.
    I think beterbiev has stagnated so much, KRUSHER will make him look silly.