![[Video] HBO Boxing Presents: 1-on-1 with Sergey Kovalev](http://theboxingtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ward-kovalev2-poster-150x150.jpg)
Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) defends his WBA, WBO, and IBF world light heavyweight titles this Saturday, June 17 in a highly anticipated rematch against former champ Sergey Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, broadcast live by HBO PPV. In their first encounter, last November, Ward won a close and controversial unanimous decision over Kovalev. … [Read more...]
[Video] HBO Boxing Presents: 1-on-1 with Andre Ward
Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) defends his WBA, WBO, and IBF world light heavyweight titles this Saturday, June 17 in a highly anticipated rematch against former champ Sergey Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, broadcast live by HBO PPV. In their first encounter, last November, Ward won a close and controversial unanimous decision over Kovalev. … [Read more...]
Say Hello to the Bad Guy
When Sergey Kovalev once again displayed his racism and bigotry in a since deleted tweet a few weeks back, there was no uproar (but plenty of apologists), no backlash and no chastising from the sport at large. Kovalev’s history of racist comments towards African-Americans as well as his increasing anger since losing to Andre Ward last fall was a dropped ball in the days that … [Read more...]
Sergey Kovalev Doubles Down on Bigotry with Racist Tweet
When Sergey Kovalev lost his Light Heavyweight titles to Andre Ward last Fall, it has seemingly sent him into a furious spiral where he has been barely able to contain himself, and the hatred and ugliness churning inside him is quickly finding its way out. Kovalev has been adamant of being jobbed by the American judges at ringside despite the fact that he’s fought almost his … [Read more...]
Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev II Coming June 17
The bad blood between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev has refused to settle since their controversial fight last November, and now it’s about to spill out as the two rivals are set for their rematch this Summer. Last November, Ward survived a second round knockdown en route to winning a controversial decision over Kovalev in their battle for Light Heavyweight supremacy. Though … [Read more...]