Mike Spinks v Stevenson & Kovalev At 175lbs?

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    The Jinx man against the two current bombers at light heavyweight whom do you like?
     
  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Huge favorite over Stevenson, and slight over Kovalev.
     
  3. TheOldTimer

    TheOldTimer Active Member Full Member

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    Spinks allllll day long
     
  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    As of right now that's how I see it too. Adonis is 37 years old and still hasn't beaten anyone that I'd remotely put on a prime Spinks' level. Sergei is more formidable but again he needs to put some more big names on the board.
     
  5. janitor

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    Spinks would be a strong favourite over both at this stage, but lets watch Kovalev and see.
     
  6. Bummy Davis

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    This is the way I see it, Kov may have started a little late but has excellent potential
     
  7. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like Spinks over both...
     
  8. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spinks beats both of them
     
  9. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Stevenson is 37? He's only had about 25 fights. Did he start late in boxing?
     
  10. The Long Count

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    Stevenson at 37 is very unlikely to acquire a resume comparable to Spinks or improve enough in the ring to consider him a threat in any way for Spinks.

    Kovalev is still to be determined. If he KOs Pascal and then Defeats Stevenson it's going to elevate him into the conversation.
     
  11. Warwick Hunt

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    Stevenson is way back in the betting. Kovalev still has a bit to do to be held up as being at Spink's level.
     
  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    yes
     
  13. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If truth be told neither Kovalev nor stevenson have that many fights for men their age. Especially Adonis who is 37. Kovalev at I believe 31 or 32 still has some time. But Spinks had already fought his entire career by the time he hit sergei's age. Kovalev would be a tough fight for pretty much any light heavyweight. He started a bit late and hasn't racked up too many wins, but he's been well managed and has a lot of natural talent.
     
  14. The Mongoose

    The Mongoose I honor my bets banned

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    I'm all in on Kov, I think he's the real deal. He couldn't outbox Spinks, but his power and intelligent way of using it makes him a challenge for any LHW.

    Stevenson is awkward and powerful, but I think he's milking a timely win over a vulnerable Champion.
     
  15. Azzer85

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    This, i initially thought he was just another slugger waiting to be exposed, but the Hopkins fight showed Kovalev is more than just a slugger. The guy is the real deal, as long as he keeps his head screwed on right, he is going in the right direction for being a great.

    But i heard Beterbiev has his number, we'll see.

    Stevenson is a huge disappointment as of late.