Prime pre-alcoholic and pre-PEDS Kovalev vs. Tommy Hearns @ LHW

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  1. Dog Jones

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    Kovalev before the booze and PEDS (so basically the one that fought Cleverly) vs. the Hearns that stopped Andries
     
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    Kovalev
     
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    Whoever lands first.
     
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    Kovalev KO, but a Hearns KO honestly wouldn't surprise me either.
     
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    Its hard to say because Kov's chin was never truly truly tested in his prime, but I can think we can safely assume it was never great.

    Also, seeing how his history played out, I question if he had the heart to walk through the Hearns fire.

    I think Tommy has a very legit chance.
     
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    I think it clearly declined though. Pascal was a respectable puncher and he landed clean on Kovalev and he didn't really budge him. I think his base was a lot stronger in those days.
     
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    Yeah but getting nailed by Pascal ain't the same as getting nailed by Hearns.

    I'd make Kov the favorite, but only like a 55/45 favorite
     
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    If Tommy could survive the first five rounds (a big if), I'd pick him to khtfko Kovalev because he's a 15 round fighter. Kov has Frank Bruno-esque stamina
     
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