Kovalev regretting taking the dive

So in the end he is not that smart, because the Kovalev victory will be remembered the same as Rocky Fielding victory. This type of stuff does nothing for his legacy.
At this point we don't even know if Kovalev can defeat Fielding.

 

Legitley is not a word, but let's try to make it one.

 

wth

with fans like this...

 

I do think Kovalev regrets it. Sort of.

I'm sure he appreciates the money he made but I'm sure he's getting a lot of gruff from his countryman and others in the boxing game.

He hurt his legacy. He has to live with that.

He probably cannot walk with his head up as much as he used to.

That will wear on a guy.

 

I think that woman he punched out in California would have a decent shot against him at this point

 

True

 

She might hunt him down now and TKO him

 

I agree. It will be a long road for him next time. I understand the money aspect. He didn't want to lose out on a huge payday. But then don't make excuses.

 

From being one of the most feared punchers in the sport, to a washed up alcoholic with emotional control issues.
He pissed and chit all over his legacy, which will now read as a sad, dark, Russian novel.

 

Exactly! On paper it looks good but in reality it doesn't do anything for his legacy

 

He took a dive but into his big pile of money.

 

I suggest Kovalev to build his form and try to be the World Champion again before taking the rematch. Now Canelo has vacated his 175 World Championshop Belt.