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Bernard Hopkins vs. Sergey Kovalev: Preview and Prediction

Check out Merissa Dyer’s preview and prediction for the Light Heavyweight unification bout between Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.

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When Bernard “The Alien” Hopkins steps into the ring, at least as of late, there’s an eerie sense that he will effectively school his younger opponent, who is likely depending on his youth, power and speed.

You know, things that are trivial to an alien. Let’s keep in mind that Hopkins was once the “Executioner” which, if it was still his alias today, might make for a more macho, hyper-masculine matchup against Sergey “The Krusher” Kovalev.

Instead, it sounds more like The Krusher will be up against some freakish force set to make his head spin (the boxing equivalent of Inception?). That force is Hopkins, who has retired the name Executioner for a more accurate description of what he’s been able to accomplish at age 49.

As Hopkins prepares to fight, a small part of us fears for his life the way one does when your middle-aged dad wants to play a full-court pickup game with 20-somethings (back spasms ensue). But then Hopkins dominates and we’re amazed all over again.

Now let’s not write off Kovalev entirely. His alias may sound like a retired WWE wrestler, but he still brings something to the table, namely his power. And while this may be nothing to an alien, it certainly gives him more than just a fighter’s chance. Kovalev isn’t coming to the ring survive. He’s coming to win.

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