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[JayBee74]

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Roy Jones: "Sergey Kovalev is Pretty Much Done at 35!"

Roy could be right but I don't know if he's the guy to comment on when a fighter is done.

[Money99]

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Roy Jones calls it "high on the chin" better known as the temple.

EDIT: Kovalez appeared tired as Alvarez landed a windup right hand through a very lazy defense.

The "Krusher's" promoter Kathy Duva tried to do some damage control, but mostly highlighted a problem that might lead to an early retirement:

“Sergey seems to gas out after six rounds, He was great for six rounds and then he faltered. I assumed he got tired.”

Considering his performances against Ward, I think there’s truth to this.
And to be honest, Father Time is undefeated, boxing is a very tough sport, and Kovalev has some miles on him.
It wouldn’t be the first time a fighter aged quickly in the middle of a fight.

I hate saying this, but this is the one reason I’m worried about GGG.
The same thing could very well happen to him in September.
It may be one of the reasons, heck maybe the main reason, he was desperate to get a rematch.
Maybe he knows he’s slipped and only has a few more rounds at his peak.


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[JayBee74]

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Considering his performances against Ward, I think there’s truth to this.
And to be honest, Father Time is undefeated, boxing is a very tough sport, and Kovalev has some miles on him.
It wouldn’t be the first time a fighter aged quickly in the middle of a fight.

I hate saying this, but this is the one reason I’m worried about GGG.
The same thing could very well happen to him in September.
It may be one of the reasons, heck maybe the main reason, he was desperate to get a rematch.
Maybe he knows he’s slipped and only has a few more rounds at his peak.


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I think GGG takes better care of himself between fights and has more discipline in general. I hear Sergey loves his beer and vodka.

[JayBee74]

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I guess Chilemba got his bell rung Saturday night along with Kovalez. I will say Bivol looked pretty tame the second half of the fight.

[pietasterp]

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Wow. Just....wow. I did not see that coming. I knew nothing about Eleider Alvarez to be honest, and I wasn't sure what to expect from Kovalev, but I sure didn't expect that outcome. Stunning.

I agree..to me it looked like he literally got old in the ring. He looked like he was trying to spit out his mouthpiece because he was gassed after the knockdown
.people think its a myth but I have seen it too much..alvarez did land a good shot on the sweet spot though..

I don't think this is a myth at all. We've all seen it happen. Boxing is cruel like that - when your expiration date is up, there's no mercy.

On the plus side, maybe Adonis Stevenson will finally fight Kovalev now....

Oh, and as a final note, I think this pretty much puts to rest the notion that John David Jackson was somehow to blame for Kovalev's loss(es) to Ward. Kovalev was really vocal in blaming Jackson for his form and that break-up was pretty ugly (even by boxing standards), but I'm pretty sure Jackson has been vindicated at this point.

I guess Chilemba got his bell rung Saturday night along with Kovalez. I will say Bivol looked pretty tame the second half of the fight.

I don't have a good read on Bivol yet. He definitely wins and seems to have good power, but Chilemba was pretty competitive in the 2nd half of the fight. Which means...what, I don't know?

I'd still be interested in a Kovalev-Bivol fight though. I see Kovalev as a bit of a gate-keeper guy at this point (which is crazy to say out loud).

[JayBee74]

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Wow. Just....wow. I did not see that coming. I knew nothing about Eleider Alvarez to be honest, and I wasn't sure what to expect from Kovalev, but I sure didn't expect that outcome. Stunning.

He hits pretty well for his record. Gave Bute a right-hand thrashing too (and a case of the "shakes").

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On the plus side, maybe Adonis Stevenson will finally fight Kovalev now....

Chickenson will not fight Kovalez although if he had the guts to I'd now call it a dead even fight. It will be tough for Krusher to come back from this one but if he tries it will create some great boxing drama.

I don't have a good read on Bivol yet. He definitely wins and seems to have good power, but Chilemba was pretty competitive in the 2nd half of the fight. Which means...what, I don't know?

I'd still be interested in a Kovalev-Bivol fight though. I see Kovalev as a bit of a gate-keeper guy at this point (which is crazy to say out loud).

Bivol seems a little cautious sometimes. Jim Lampley said that Duva would be wise to seek an Alvarez-Krusher II rather than rush Bivol in against "Storm" because "Eleider has game". IMO Kovalez's next fight needs to be with the guy that just knocked him out. HIGH DRAMA!!

[trener_chempionov]

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Wow! Just watched the replay. That came out of nowhere. Equilibrium was just GONE after that.

I think so

[trener_chempionov]

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I don't like Bernard Hopkins or his style but he deserves all the respect out there. Guy is 49 years old and is still boxing at the highest level. If he beats Kovalev he is a top 25 or so fighter all time imo. The longevity he has had is unreal.

Bernard is a tough guy. He showed steep boxing even in 50 years and it deserves respect

[pk500]

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[JayBee74]

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Go away, spammer. Amir Khan excites almost no one in the boxing world except for members of his immediate family.

Khan-Vargas is not exactly Fight Of The Century. I have zero interest.

[pietasterp]

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[steelcityjames]

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Garcia vs Porter Saturday night on Showtime

[pk500]

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Garcia vs Porter Saturday night on Showtime

Next Saturday, Sept. 8.

[steelcityjames]

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Next Saturday, Sept. 8.

Thanks.....forgot the date lol

[Money99]

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