Sergey Kovalev vs Artur Beterbiev - Who Wins?

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  1. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    The public wins

    Unsure is Beterbiev can take a punch properly yet. Kovalev seems to get shook easily, but recovers quickly too. I think if it happened in a few months, Kovalev wins. But As time goes on that will change
     
    PaddyGarcia, Nov 9, 2014
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  2. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :good
     
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  3. RememberingC.S.

    RememberingC.S. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going by the fact Beterbiev sparked kovalev in the past, Beterbiev.
     
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  4. Faerun

    Faerun Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hard to predict. I think Kovalev looks a little chinny. Beterbiev as well as Stevenson can punish that.
     
    Faerun, Nov 10, 2014
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  5. Vysotskyy

    Vysotskyy Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    He didn't spark Kovalev he won by two points in a controversial win when Beterbiev was the favorite son of Lebziak the National team's coach who was horrible for playing favorites. After Gaydarbekov won Silver at the 2000 Olympics Lebziak kicked him off the team because of his personal feelings towards him. When Romanchuk was falsely accused of murder and on trial facing a life sentence Lebziak abandoned him and offered zero support, the guy is a scumbag. Kovalev being frustrated by those amateur politics is why he turned pro.
     
    Vysotskyy, Nov 10, 2014
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  6. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

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    Too early to call right now. Beterbiev started his Pro career not that long ago. But it'll be a great, great match-up in the future.

    As great as we saw Kovalev box last night, Beterbiev is a very serious threat to him.
     
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  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Sillakh isn't a relatively light puncher at all he's actually got very good power to compliment those beautiful silky skills of his.

    in Kovalev's defence, he has actually fought Beterbiev twice before and as far as I'm aware he wasn't stopped either time. He lost a razor-close 25-24 decision in the Russian nationals which Kovalev feels he deserved to win. I know it's different with amateur gloves and head guards on but there is a reason why Beterbiev had such a beastly reputation in the amateurs.
     
    Serge, Nov 10, 2014
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  8. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Bit early to be thinking of tossing Beterbiev with a seasoned pro like Kovalev.

    In 18 months to 2 years it would be very interesting.
     
    STB, Nov 10, 2014
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  9. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Beterbiev is too raw.

    Krusher would batter him.
     
    dinovelvet, Nov 10, 2014
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  10. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Amateur bouts don't mean **** in the pro game.

    Kovalev is a smart and technical boxer now under JDJ and that will show if he fights Beterbiev.
     
    dinovelvet, Nov 10, 2014
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  11. lion

    lion Active Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev looks unbeatable, so much power and a gret chin. kovalev on the other hand got shook by hopkins who isn't known for his power. i sure wouldn't bet against Beterbiev in this one
     
    lion, Nov 10, 2014
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  12. Above Deck

    Above Deck Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I hope this fight happens, I think Beterbiev would stop Kovalev within 2 rounds.
     
    Above Deck, Nov 10, 2014
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  13. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Kovalev has to be the favorite for obvious reasons.
     
    Pimp C, Nov 10, 2014
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  14. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How about we Let Beterbiev prove himself with a couple of more fights against top opposition .

    Im not jumping on the bandwagon no time soon .
     
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  15. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Skill for Skill - Kovalev is better
    Might come down to who is tougher and can take a better shot though.
     
    bluebird, Nov 10, 2014
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