Kovalev (with McGirt) right now looks like more of a threat to Canelo than GGG

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  1. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Imo kovalev looks better(or in reality, simply less bad since both are declining) than GGG did against derevyanchenko.
     
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  2. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member Full Member

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    We simply won't know until they fight. I agree Golovkin looked underwhelming against SD, but then, Kova was in deep trouble against Yarde. If Kovalev has a good camp and recovers well from the Yarde fight, then I agree with you. He could potentially be very nasty in the Canelo fight.
     
  3. PunchersChance.

    PunchersChance. Active Member banned Full Member

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    Of course Kovalev is the harder fight, much harder. Similar level fighter to GGG, slightly better in my opinion, and 2 divisions bigger. Kovalev would destroy Golovkin.
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Golovkin already beat Alvarez with many having him winning twice, and kovalev is the 5 to 1 underdog last time I checked. Also, Alvarez wants to fight Kovalev and obviously wants no part of Golovkin anymore.

    With those 2 points in mind, it's not as clear cut.
     
  5. PunchersChance.

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    He just beat GGG clear as day in the rematch, been there done that. On to bigger and better challenges now.
     
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  6. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kovalev will win, bigger, stronger, a great jab and real ko power unlike Golovkin.
     
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  7. iii

    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What nonsense is this...
     
  8. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm a bit shocked how much of an underdog Kovalev is TBH. We have seen Kovalev outbox top level boxers. Yes he is declining but if you want to compare him to GGG because both appear on the decline, Sergey is fighting with more skill at this point. Golovkin looks SO DAMN SLOW in the ring because he is just loading up on punches. Kovalev is faster than Golovkin, has better shot selection and showing better ring IQ. Just my opinion of course.

    People acting like Yarde pummeled him or something.
     
  9. yeyo monster

    yeyo monster Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kovalev kos ggg!! Now and them!!
     
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  10. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In that case there ain't no reason he can't do the same to Alvarez as well.
     
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  11. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kovalev is 3-1 underdog
     
  12. iii

    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Watch out...Tim Lane letting yeyo out of the cage....
     
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  13. MrFoFody

    MrFoFody Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm going to wait a little longer untill Canelos rabbid fans bump the odds up some more
     
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  14. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Kovalev has a more dangerous offence than GGG does.
     
  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    GGG landed more punches than Canelo in their rematch, but GGG should fight the winner of this one.