Sergey Kovalev is ranked #6 Pound-4-Pound by ESPN2 News
Light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev will defend his title in a rare Monday night bout when he faces top-10 contender Isaac Chilemba at 10:15 PM from Russia. Sergey Kovalev vs Issac Chilemba Fight Odds have Kovalev as a 100 to 1 betting favorite with 60% of boxing predictions on Chilemba as a 16 to 1 underdog. In his last bout, Kovalev, 29-0-1, 26 KO’s, easily dispatched of Jean Pascal in a rematch as a 12 to 1 favorite. Chilemba, 24-3, 10 KO’s, came up just short in a majority decision loss in his last fight against Eleider Alvarez as an 7 to 5 underdog. Can the Buddy McGirt trained Chilemba pull off a Buster Douglas like upset over the invincible Russian? ESPN2 News gives their free expert boxing predictions. Sergey Kovalev vs Issac Chilemba Fight Odds have Chilemba +1600 ($100 bet pays out $1700)
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Sergey Kovalev – Boxer: The lanky but strong 6’0″ Russian is an aggressive bomber with concussive power in both hands. Sergey once killed a man with his incredible power and his 1-2-1 combination is one of the best salvos in boxing. Kovalev, 33, is an offensive machine with fast hands, stamina and devastating bodypunches. As a boxer Kovalev is light on his feet and possesses a punishing jab that is used as an offensive and defensive weapon. Kovalev has shown a cast iron jaw and is a difficult target despite his aggressive style. On the downside “Krusher” isn’t a great in-fighter and rarely uses his uppercut. Kovalev’s best win is over a 49-year old Bernard Hopkins but still has not been pushed to the limit in his 30 fight career. Sergey Kovalev vs Issac Chilemba Fight Odds have Kovalev by KO at -2000 (Bet $2000 to win $2100)
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Isaac Chilemba – Boxer: The long-armed 6’2″ South African is an awkward counterpuncher with quick hands. Chilemba could be called a poor man’s Roy Jones Jr. stylistically without RJJ’s superhero physical talents. Chilemba does not have a single defining ability but he is well-conditioned and durable. On the downside, Chilemba is technically flawed and not much of a puncher. Chilemba is overcautious and often seems to do just enough to lose fights. Chilemba has a hole in his defense for right hands which could be a recipe for disaster against a killer like the “Krusher”. Chilemba does not have a signature win on his resume over a top-20 contender.
ESPN2 News Fight Picks: Kovalev by KO
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Head-To-Head Fight Picks
Kovalev/Chilemba
Height/Reach: 7/8.5
Strength/Size: 7/7
Power: 10/6
Hand Speed/Accuracy: 8/7
Stamina: 8/7
Defense: 8/7
Chin/Resiliency: 8/7
Jab: 8/6
Boxing Ability: 8/6
Agility/Balance: 8/7
Bodypunching/In-Fight: 7/6
Intelligence: Kovalev +1
Confidence/Focus/Will To Win: Kovalev +2
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: –
Judges Scoring: Kovalev +2
Trainer: –
ESPN2 News Fight Odds: Kovalev 80 to 1
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