Ward-Kovalev II, or Canelo-Golovkin, which fight is more significant?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by drenlou, May 8, 2017.

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Which is bigger and better to you as a boxing fan?

Poll closed Oct 15, 2017.
  1. Ward vs Kovalev II

    17.7%
  2. Canelo vs Golovkin

    73.4%
  3. Not sure

    8.9%
  1. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Hmmmmm
     
  2. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    In terms of significant and legacy fight, I think they are both equal.
    But whoever thinks this is going to be a blowout or 100% confident, it's only going to go one way, will be in for a surprise. I believe it's going to be as tight and as tough as Ward Kov 1.
     
  3. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You could argue that Ward vs Kova 2 is more significant as a clear winner in my book is p4p#1 plus both Ward and Kova are higher on most p4p lists currently.
     
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  4. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    Good question Dren, well done!

    I voted Ward Kov but that's just for me, I imagine GGG Canelo will be bigger.
     
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  5. gold

    gold Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Better fight Ward Kovalev. But everyone has blue balls to see GGG beat down canela for his ducking and the satisfaction of seeing fishnets reaction
     
  6. Tyson Fury Goat

    Tyson Fury Goat Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Canelo vs Golovkin and its not even close
     
  7. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    People who think Canelo is easy work dksab.
     
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  8. icarus1

    icarus1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ward vs kovalev is the sport's most significant fight right now. of the four, canelo has the weakest accomplishment and the three are p4p listed with kovalev and ward at the top.
     
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  9. Andyw

    Andyw Active Member Full Member

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    I think part of the problem with your results is that the question is very open to interpretation, plus in the poll wording you've said "as a boxing fan" which implies a wider context (to me), whereas in the OP you asked for individual preference. Not trying to be a dick just saying people will project what they want on to your question then answer that.

    I'd say,

    Bigger:
    In terms of impact on potential p4p ranking: Ward v Kov
    Media focus/POV buys: Canelo GGG

    Better:
    Boxing skill/IQ: Ward Kov (not that the others are slouches in this department)
    Entertainment: Canelo GGG

    Personally I'm slightly looking forward to Canelo GGG more. We've not seen them in the ring together before, and being in the niche position of being a Kovalev fan who thought Ward deserved the marginal decision first time around, I feel that fight could well be a less entertaining clearer decision for Andre. Still hoping for a Krusher KO though!
     
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  10. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    ward kov easily, its the best of two entire divisions.

    3G-Alvarez is to decide the best of one division, which is a banquet in itself btw.
     
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  11. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    we already seen kovalev ward . so ill pick ggg vs canelo. other wise it would be super close and up for debate.
     
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  12. iii

    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I had to go Ward v Kovalev...its a wrong that needs to be righted.
     
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  13. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    Ward vs Kovalev 2. Smaller profile but more significant in terms of legacy and p4p. Canelo vs Golovkin is a high profile fight for sure, but not as significant. The first Kovalev vs Ward match kind of dampens the rematch in the eyes of many.
     
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  14. Tyson Fury Goat

    Tyson Fury Goat Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    come on both golovkin and canelo are much better fighters then those 2
    lol everyone even forgot ward and kovalev are fighting again to busy thinking of GGG vs canelo
     
  15. Brujo

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    I've seen almost zero fanfare for Kovalev-Ward.

    CaneloGGG will be the biggest fight of the year.
     
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