Which is a bigger step up? Ward facing Kovalev or Wilder facing Povetkin

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  1. tommyg6

    tommyg6 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both fights are similar. Both Americans face Russians. Both Americans risk their O against live dogs in Povetkin & Kovalev.

    Is Ward facing Kovalev a bigger step up versus than Wilder facing Povetkin? Which American has a bigger challenge in front of him?

    Any thoughts?
     
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  2. Steve_Fox

    Steve_Fox Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ggg facing brook, it will be his best win
     
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  3. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    I'd say Kovalev > Povetkin in their respective divisions but Wilder has mainly fought a collection of carnival fat men, soccer hooligans, pastry chefs and cab drivers. Whereas Ward has a legit resume.

    So, Wilder facing Povetkin is the bigger step up by far.
     
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  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Kovalev stepping up to Ward is the bigger fight.

    Wilder was ready... Not sure what happened to Povetkin tho, Anyone here remember?
     
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  5. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    :lol: Or, that's another way of looking at it
     
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  6. alexthegreatmc

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

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    P4P? Kovalev > Povetkin

    Relatively-speaking for Ward and Wilder? Kovalev < Povetkin
     
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  7. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Ward has already fought top class competition, although quite a while ago and they weren't LHW's.
    Wilder fought paper beltholder Stiverne...
     
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  8. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wilder facing Povetkin is a bigger step up.Ward is proven at the elite level in his division and already has a win over the former LHW champion (albeit with an *).
     
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  9. infini IV

    infini IV Dillian Whyte. KTFO like I said he would Full Member

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    povetkin is the bigger step for wilder
     
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