Can Bektemir Melikuziev beat Kovalev? Boxing Coaches Respond (Part 2)

It is known that on January 30, Uzbek boxer Bektemir Melikuziev will fight against Russian former world champion Sergey Kovalev. We presented the views and opinions of Uzbek boxing experts on this fight. Many more coaches reacted to this event. We bring some of them to your attention again.

Ziyoyiddin Taygonbaev - coach

- I think it will be a good and interesting fight. Kovalev is a very strong and experienced boxer. I respect him. But now I do not think he has the potential to compete with Bektemir Melikuziev.

Rustam Saidov - coach

- It's time for Bektemir to reach his peak, and he's young ... I think he will win by knockout in the second or third round. Now, that’s boxing! Kovalev is also very experienced. But he was defeated. Bektemir is finding his way in professional boxing. As I mentioned above, he wins!

Mansur Mukimov - coach

- I have known Bektemir since his youth. He is an exceptional boxer, an innate talent. Because we worked with his coach, Maruf Akhmedov, we had a lot of sparring fights between his fighters and our disciples. At the same time, he was showing a huge talent. The coach also honed his skills in many competitions. His greatest achievement is being able to apply what he knows freely in the ring. In addition, his punch is very strong. In the fight with Kovalev, he has more chance to beat Kovalev. I don’t think a Russian boxer can seriously resist him. It should be noted that Bektemir will soon become one of the strongest boxers in the world.

Oybek Kamolov - coach

- There is a lot of talks about Kovalev's age. But he is 30 years old. In fact, at this age, boxing should be a time of great strength. Still, Bektemir longs for victory and his blows are heavy. She is in excellent physical condition. Due to these factors, Bektemir will probably decide the fate of the fight in the 6th round. Of course, this is my personal opinion.

Alisher Rakhimov - coach

- We have once fought on the same card with Kovalev. He is a very good level boxer. His results are an example of this. But at the same time he is unable to defeat Bektemir. In this battle, Bektemir will undoubtedly win.

Bakhtiyor Mahkamov - professional boxing specialist

- I don't think this fight will go distance. Go in the middle of the rounds and finish. Of course, Bektemir will win this clash. There is no doubt about Kovalev's experience. He was also able to beat serious opponents in his time. But now he is not in a position to defeat Melikuziev.

Nurgali Abduraimov - coach

- Bektemir has a great chance to win this battle. He is very skilled and goes far in professional boxing as well. Everyone understands this. If he gets lucky, he will definitely win.

Abdumannop Akhmadaliev - coach

- Bektemir is in very good physical condition. Going into the 6th round, he beat Kovalev ahead of schedule with a shot to the liver as usual.