The first fight wasn't competitive, sure Pascal caught him a few times coming in but Kovalev was never in any trouble. I can't see a rematch going any differently only reason for this rematch is that Pascal is the biggest payday available.
Pascal has so much heart. It's not ordinary for an elite fighter to have that much heart. I really don't want to see that kind of guy tossed into the wood chipper whether it be his decision or his promoters. Pascal doesn't seem like a bad guy. Kovalev is just f****** ruthless. He's not the kind of fighter to look at the ref and say "you should stop this" when he's pummeling someone.
Well people thought Judah vs Cory Spinks 2, was not necessary too. Well all know how that one turned out. Judah ko 9.
Dumb fight pascal got a lucky win in his last fight. N who ever he was he should get a chance vs kovalev
Things going for it: The first fight was entertaining. No other particular great options for Kovalev and Pascal does still hold a good ranking. Things going against it: The first fight was decisive and, honestly, a rematch is mostly unwarranted because of this. We've already seen it. Move on to the next, please.