The State of Kovalev: on the decline?

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Is Kovalev on the Decline?

  1. Yes

    33 vote(s)
    89.2%
  2. NO

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%
  3. Same as he ever was.

    2 vote(s)
    5.4%
  1. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    I think Beterbiev stops him under 7. I respect that Kovalev's game is evolving, and I agree that it has, the problem is that I don't think he has the chin to stand up to the elite anymore. If I'm wrong I will stand here and eat my crow...
     
  2. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    I guess we have a different idea of what that looks like. I mean you are more than entitled to your opinion, I just respectfully disagree.

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  3. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Thats the whole story of Kovalev vs Butterbeef

    If Kovalev can keep him on the outside he wins....

    .... if he cant he gets his head knocked into Pluto
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    When he was younger he had a decent inside attack as well. Look at his early fights during his title reign. He used a lot more hooks. But as he got older he must have lost confidence in his athleticism and become almost entirely a jab and straight right hand fighter.
     
  5. Bollywooden

    Bollywooden Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Undoubtedly past prime, but could still be the best at LHW.
     
  6. gdm

    gdm Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He is 35 of course he’s past his prime