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Andre Ward v Sergey Kovalev II set for June 17 in Las Vegas

Most people scored the first fight for Sergey Kovalev, but somehow the judges had Andre Ward winning. The referee also seemed to be on Ward's side. Will the American officials in Las Vegas be fair this time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfA7sWDWGw8

Should be a cleaner win for Ward imo
Ward will be able to adjust better from the first fight, while Kovalev will probably come with the same gameplan.
If Ward can frustrate Kovalev for 5 rounds, Sergey will get desperate and Ward might even get a chance for a tko

wait a minute!! I thought SOGgy was too terrified to get in the ring with Krusher again?

klitoris wrote:Should be a cleaner win for Ward imo
Ward will be able to adjust better from the first fight, while Kovalev will probably come with the same gameplan.
If Ward can frustrate Kovalev for 5 rounds, Sergey will get desperate and Ward might even get a chance for a tko

So you are a comedian?

The punch that knocked Ward down wasn't even landed at full extension because if it had Ward would have been KO'd. Kovalev caught Ward almost with the palm of his hand.

I feel Ward has figured Kovalev out for the most part. It may take him a couple rounds to get readjusted, but I believe he is the more well rounded, adaptable fighter of the two. Should be a clear UD for Ward this time around...

I'd much rather Kov win. But, I just don't see it. Bar a Kov KO in the early going, I believe Ward is going to rip him on the inside and frustrate him to death. Hope I'm wrong.

On the flip side, if the fight is anywhere near close, the judges will probably over correct the decision on the first fight and award Kov the win.

Kovalev has to go into the fight trying to kill Ward. Don't let up and don't show any mercy. Hit and hurt him early and often. I hope he doesn't try to outbox Ward, which he did in the first fight, turn it into a war.

This time, Kovalev will be certain that he can't trust the judges, so he will stop Ward.

boxing_rocks wrote:This time, Kovalev will be certain that he can't trust the judges, so he will stop Ward.

I always hated that excuse. He should've stopped him the first time, Mr. knockout king Kovalev who relied on the judges. Not buying it. Ward beats him in rematch as he figured Kovalev out by the end and not vice versa.

Baby Face Finster wrote:Kovalev has to go into the fight trying to kill Ward. Don't let up and don't show any mercy. Hit and hurt him early and often. I hope he doesn't try to outbox Ward, which he did in the first fight, turn it into a war.

I don't feel this is the proper fight plan for Kovalev. He needs a very well thought out and executed game plan specifically designed for Ward. If he and his team cannot come up with that plan, then they are in for a long and frustrating night. Any fighter who is set to just come forward and destroy Ward is playing right into his wheelhouse, IMO.

Impractical Poster wrote:On the flip side, if the fight is anywhere near close, the judges will probably over correct the decision on the first fight and award Kov the win.

No, they will again help the home country fighter as is usually the case in boxing. Kovalev cannot expect fair officiating in Las Vegas, he needs a KO to win.

Finally Kovalev must be win

Ward is going to box the shit out of him

guys like ward tend to do better in rematches, which is ashame since i thought kovey deserved to win in the first fight.

i agree, sergey needs to go in there to destroy

Only way Kovalev wins this is by stoppage. I am sure he understands that and will operate accordingly. This is a good fight for boxing, My hat off to both fighters for making it happen. They will get my PPV money again.

phillykid wrote:guys like ward tend to do better in rematches, which is ashame since i thought kovey deserved to win in the first fight.

i agree, sergey needs to go in there to destroy

I also agree with everything you say here.

IKSRTFO wrote:

boxing_rocks wrote:This time, Kovalev will be certain that he can't trust the judges, so he will stop Ward.

I always hated that excuse. He should've stopped him the first time, Mr. knockout king Kovalev who relied on the judges. Not buying it. Ward beats him in rematch as he figured Kovalev out by the end and not vice versa.

It is not an excuse. He defeated Hopkins on points, and the Ward fight started exact same way: an advantage and KD early, so Kovalev was naturally gliding to what he and most of the others thought was a guaranteed victory.

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Kovalev-Ward II will be at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, per source. Split will be 60/40 in favor of Ward, which was previously negotiated.

At least it is not Oakland.

Rigondeaux will be putting everyone to sleep on the PPV undercard.

I'm for Kovalev, thought he won the first one. Either way I'm glad they're doing it again, it's a good fight.

Can't wait to see droves of people talking smack like Ward or Kovalevs achievements are their own.

Amen! Now ppl can shut up asking for god damn rematch....

Scored the first fight a draw. Don't really know yet who to pick in the rematch.

This is the right attitude:

Krusher wrote:"Be ready motherf***er! I'll finish your boxing career," Kovalev stated. - See more at: http://www.BS.com/kovalev-ward ... uYK0m.dpuf

Kovalev to win again!

But there'll be no qualms this time

boxing_rocks wrote:This is the right attitude:

Krusher wrote:"Be ready motherf***er! I'll finish your boxing career," Kovalev stated. - See more at: http://www.BS.com/kovalev-ward ... uYK0m.dpuf

Talk is cheap. We will see on June 17.

boxing_rocks wrote:

IKSRTFO wrote:

boxing_rocks wrote:This time, Kovalev will be certain that he can't trust the judges, so he will stop Ward.

I always hated that excuse. He should've stopped him the first time, Mr. knockout king Kovalev who relied on the judges. Not buying it. Ward beats him in rematch as he figured Kovalev out by the end and not vice versa.

It is not an excuse. He defeated Hopkins on points, and the Ward fight started exact same way: an advantage and KD early, so Kovalev was naturally gliding to what he and most of the others thought was a guaranteed victory.

He went for the stoppage against Hopkins. He faded when Ward figured him out and Ward will do better in the rematch. If Kovalev failed to finish Ward in the first fight when he was hurt.then I doubt he's more effective in the rematch.