by SimbasGuard » January 8th, 2017, 5:36 am
In a straight up fight Simba would have defeated Kovu for the reasons mentioned. However I think Kovu would have put up a decent fight and injured Simba. Not fatally or even permanently, But I think Zira's true purpose for Kovu was to hopefully have Kovu injure Simba enough in battle (Even if it cost Kovu his life) so that she could (In her mind) easily kill Simba and avenge Scar herself.
As for why Simba seemed tired before he confronted Zira, keep in mind that right before Zira landed her first unexpected claw swipe on Simba. He had just fought off Six Outsider Lionesses.
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