Alexander Volkov’s win over Greg Hardy on Saturday wasn’t the one we expected. Most assumed that with the experience edge that “Drago” held over the former NFL lineman, it was going to be a one-sided mauling ending in a KO or submission. That didn’t happen. Yes, Volkov’s decision victory was dominant, but it wasn’t spectacular, and that disappointed some. But if not spectacular, it was smart, and after being on the sidelines for a year, Volkov took legendary boxing trainer George Benton’s advice to one of his fighters years ago: Win tonight, look good next time. Volkov got the win. And now he’s back into the swing of things in the heavyweight division.
