Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019

[boxing_rocks]

I just read that Canelo vs Kovalev deal is in place provided Kovalev wins, so he has good motivation.

[Ilya Muromets]

About time Russians, especially Kovalev, get to fight in their home town instead of Mafia Vegas! Should be a walkover. Yarde has only fought very low ranked opponents.

Don't be so sure. Remember Chilemba fight? Friends, relatives, local elite will want Kovalev to party with them and I am not sure that he will reject that.

Well then if he shows up fat, drunk, and stupid he deserves to lose.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Should be a walkover. Yarde has only fought very low ranked opponents.

You do realise that predicting a fight is more than just making observations about a bunch of fighters who aren’t involved in the fight ...right?

[Ilya Muromets]

Should be a walkover. Yarde has only fought very low ranked opponents.

You do realise that predicting a fight is more than just making observations about a bunch of fighters who aren’t involved in the fight ...right?

Kindly elaborate since I don't know wtf u r talking about. Thank u.

Yes trly,

IM

[Ilya Muromets]

Should be a walkover. Yarde has only fought very low ranked opponents.

You do realise that predicting a fight is more than just making observations about a bunch of fighters who aren’t involved in the fight ...right?

Kindly elaborate since I don't know wth u r talking about. Thank u.

Yes trly,

IM

[sturm vogel]

Kovalev is long, mobile, and a powerful puncher. It is no secret or surprise that he will commence the fight by boxing not leap into punching. Yarde is not as mobile and not as much of the boxer Kovalev is. Yarde can hit a stationary target, but shooting down a SU-25 isn't his forte. For these evident reasons i expect Kovalev to shoot up Yarde

[diddy]

Kovalev wins unless he gets stopped.

[ironbeard]

Kovalev wins unless he gets stopped.

That’s going out on a limb. But, I think that there is an avenue to a decision for Yarde if he gets Kovalev’s respect early, gets one or two KDs and dominates physically.

[sturm vogel]

When a fighter makes such a leap in competition as Yarde is doing they find out that the things they were able to do to be successful don't work as well against world class fighters. Not having tested his skills against anyone equal or better than him , what tactics can he use that will be effective against the division's finestT

[margaret thatcher]

Experience is obviously important, but just because a fighter hasn't fought at a certain level doesn't mean they can't successfully make the jump. Yarde is a bit of an unknown at Kov's level, but that also means we don't know that he'll just fold and won't be able to hang. He could turn out to have a weak chin for example, or he could take a good shot.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Experience is obviously important, but just because a fighter hasn't fought at a certain level doesn't mean they can't successfully make the jump. Yarde is a bit of an unknown at Kov's level, but that also means we don't know that he'll just fold and won't be able to hang. He could turn out to have a weak chin for example, or he could take a good shot.

Yh. I mean every fighter makes that jump at some point in their careers.

Even if Yarde loses, doesn’t mean he can’t compete at world level.

[Enlightened-One]

I understand how the "Talent" is useless unless it’s proven…. And "potential" is useless unless it’s fulfilled!” argument applies to Yarde, because at some point or another, any fighter harbouring ambitions to becoming the best in their division has to eventually make a huge step-up in class.

That being said, Yarde's best victory came against Nikola Sjekloca, who was a career super-middleweight that had suffered several defeats to any half-decent world-rated 168lb-er he'd ever faced.

Anthony Yarde’s resume is littered with anonymous names, because not one single opponent he’s ever faced are included in any if the following ratings at 175lbs:

• ESPN/The RING divisional top-ten ratings
• The top-15 ratings of the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO
• BoxRec top-fifty world ratings
• EBU top-15 European rankings
• Top-ten British ratings (as per Boxing Monthly)

It’s not simply a case of Yarde having lacking experience at world-level, because I’m not so sure he’s proven himself at domestic level against UK opposition.

Simply put, during his 3½ years as being a pro, the Brit hasn’t fought anyone possessing any sort of credibility whatsoever!

Yarde never achieved anything as an amateur either, which is understandable for any fighter that only ever competed in twelve bouts (spanning a five-year period) in the unpaid ranks.

On paper, a fight between Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde, seems to be a complete mismatch!

I'll be shocked if the Brit somehow manages to score the upset.

[Paci]

Yarde has looked pretty good in beating up no-namers.

Kov wins, by late tko or dec. Their is a shot for Yarde, he is quick and punches hard also Kov's body is just meh.

Don't really care for this fight.

[Bard of Boxrec]

I understand how the "Talent" is useless unless it’s proven…. And "potential" is useless unless it’s fulfilled!” argument applies to Yarde, because at some point or another, any fighter harbouring ambitions to becoming the best in their division has to eventually make a huge step-up in class.

That being said, Yarde's best victory came against Nikola Sjekloca, who was a career super-middleweight that had suffered several defeats to any half-decent world-rated 168lb-er he'd ever faced.

Anthony Yarde’s resume is littered with anonymous names, because not one single opponent he’s ever faced are included in any if the following ratings at 175lbs:

• ESPN/The RING divisional top-ten ratings
• The top-15 ratings of the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO
• BoxRec top-fifty world ratings
• EBU top-15 European rankings
• Top-ten British ratings (as per Boxing Monthly)

It’s not simply a case of Yarde having lacking experience at world-level, because I’m not so sure he’s proven himself at domestic level against UK opposition.

Simply put, during his 3½ years as being a pro, the Brit hasn’t fought anyone possessing any sort of credibility whatsoever!

Yarde never achieved anything as an amateur either, which is understandable for any fighter that only ever competed in twelve bouts (spanning a five-year period) in the unpaid ranks.

On paper, a fight between Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde, seems to be a complete mismatch!

I'll be shocked if the Brit somehow manages to score the upset.

All those words, mostly about random other fighters Yarde fought, and not one about what Yarde actually brings to the table regarding his skills.

You don't seem to understand that the corollary of 'He's a bit green' isn't 'he's definitely going to get knocked out'.

[Enlightened-One]

I understand how the "Talent" is useless unless it’s proven…. And "potential" is useless unless it’s fulfilled!” argument applies to Yarde, because at some point or another, any fighter harbouring ambitions to becoming the best in their division has to eventually make a huge step-up in class.

That being said, Yarde's best victory came against Nikola Sjekloca, who was a career super-middleweight that had suffered several defeats to any half-decent world-rated 168lb-er he'd ever faced.

Anthony Yarde’s resume is littered with anonymous names, because not one single opponent he’s ever faced are included in any if the following ratings at 175lbs:

• ESPN/The RING divisional top-ten ratings
• The top-15 ratings of the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO
• BoxRec top-fifty world ratings
• EBU top-15 European rankings
• Top-ten British ratings (as per Boxing Monthly)

It’s not simply a case of Yarde having lacking experience at world-level, because I’m not so sure he’s proven himself at domestic level against UK opposition.

Simply put, during his 3½ years as being a pro, the Brit hasn’t fought anyone possessing any sort of credibility whatsoever!

Yarde never achieved anything as an amateur either, which is understandable for any fighter that only ever competed in twelve bouts (spanning a five-year period) in the unpaid ranks.

On paper, a fight between Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde, seems to be a complete mismatch!

I'll be shocked if the Brit somehow manages to score the upset.

All those words, mostly about random other fighters Yarde fought, and not one about what Yarde actually brings to the table regarding his skills.

You don't seem to understand that the corollary of 'He's a bit green' isn't 'he's definitely going to get knocked out'.

I illustrated the fact that Yarde lacks experience and is unproven.

Did you read the first paragraph in my post you quoted?

Your criticism suggests that comprehending the written for of the English language isn’t one of your strongest attributes.

And I’m not being mean when I say that either, since there really can’t be any other explanation for the thoughts you conveyed in your reply.

[ewenhay]

For these evident reasons i expect Kovalev to shoot up Yarde

Bit drastic.

Normally spiking the water bottles would do the trick

[Bard of Boxrec]

All those words, mostly about random other fighters Yarde fought, and not one about what Yarde actually brings to the table regarding his skills.

You don't seem to understand that the corollary of 'He's a bit green' isn't 'he's definitely going to get knocked out'.

comprehending the written for of the English language isn’t one of your strongest attributes.

And I’m not being mean when I say that either, since there really can’t be any other explanation for the thoughts you conveyed in your reply.

Hello pot, meet kettle !

My obvious point (although you seem to struggle with obvious points, along with your fellow chucklehead Ilyo up there) is that you can’t predict this is going to be a mismatch based solely on reeling off a random list of fighters on one guy’s ledger without ACTUALLY ASSESSING THE SKILLS MATCHUP of the fighters taking part in THIS fight.

God, I can’t believe I had to say that. But there we are.

[J.Rotherhithe]

Decent preview written by a mate trying to get his stuff out there - https://mineswrites.wordpress.com/ - some good links to amateur Yarde footage also

[kbackup408]

Decent preview written by a mate trying to get his stuff out there - https://mineswrites.wordpress.com/ - some good links to amateur Yarde footage also

Very well written by your mate - always nice reading something positive for a change !

[Enlightened-One]

comprehending the written form of the English language isn’t one of your strongest attributes.

And I’m not being mean when I say that either, since there really can’t be any other explanation for the thoughts you conveyed in your reply.

Hello pot, meet kettle !

My obvious point (although you seem to struggle with obvious points, along with your fellow chucklehead Ilyo up there) is that you can’t predict this is going to be a mismatch based solely on reeling off a random list of fighters on one guy’s ledger without ACTUALLY ASSESSING THE SKILLS MATCHUP of the fighters taking part in THIS fight.

God, I can’t believe I had to say that. But there we are.

What do you think the words in the following post suggest?

I understand how the "Talent" is useless unless it’s proven…. And "potential" is useless unless it’s fulfilled!” argument applies to Yarde, because at some point or another, any fighter harbouring ambitions to becoming the best in their division has to eventually make a huge step-up in class.

Instead of actively seeking opportunities to criticise others, you should instead learn to read and comprehend the thoughts they've actually conveyed.

It’s as if you’re closely scrutinizing individual sentences from someone’s post, looking for any remote opportunity to criticise them, whilst blatantly ignoring anything that doesn’t provide you with sufficient ammunition to attack them.

"God, I can’t believe I had to say that. But there we are. "

[Evander]

Odds slashed today by about a quarter, something happen ?

[Ruthless-RKO]

[margaret thatcher]

Yarde KO

[boxing_rocks]

Yarde KO loss

[jamesmcdonnell]

It's almost impossible to gauge yardes chances, he has looked impressive against very poor competition.

I'll go with Kovalev mid to late rounds based on what we do know.