Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑16 Aug 2019, 15:12
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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 17 Aug 2019, 02:35
by Bard of Boxrec
Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑16 Aug 2019, 15:12
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?
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Ilya Muromets wrote: ↑16 Aug 2019, 15:12
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
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 17 Aug 2019, 14:20
by 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
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 17 Aug 2019, 17:46
by diddy
Kovalev wins unless he gets stopped.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 17 Aug 2019, 23:38
by ironbeard
diddy wrote: ↑17 Aug 2019, 17:46
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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 00:35
by 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
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 00:39
by 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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 06:24
by Ruthless-RKO
margaret thatcher wrote: ↑18 Aug 2019, 00:39
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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 09:42
by 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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 10:17
by 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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 18:16
by Bard of Boxrec
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑18 Aug 2019, 09:42
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'.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑18 Aug 2019, 09:42
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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 18 Aug 2019, 18:38
by ewenhay
sturm vogel wrote: ↑17 Aug 2019, 14:20
For these evident reasons i expect Kovalev to shoot up Yarde
Bit drastic.
Normally spiking the water bottles would do the trick
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
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.
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 19 Aug 2019, 07:59
by 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
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 19 Aug 2019, 08:38
by kbackup408
J.Rotherhithe wrote: ↑19 Aug 2019, 07:59
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 !
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑18 Aug 2019, 18:31
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?
Enlightened-One wrote: ↑18 Aug 2019, 09:42I 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. "
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 19 Aug 2019, 22:54
by Evander
Odds slashed today by about a quarter, something happen ?
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 18:05
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
Posted: 20 Aug 2019, 18:10
by margaret thatcher
Yarde KO
Re: Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde - August 24, 2019
