Despite the difference in outcomes, Andre Berto and Sergey Kovalev are passengers on the same boat. While Berto was able to edge out Devon Alexander by way of an extremely dodgy decision, he was able to end the fight on his feet and had his hand raised as a result; the same couldn't be said for Kovalev who was dropped three times and stopped at the hands of Eleider … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Weekend Roundup: Kovalev/Alvarez and Berto/Alexander
A busy fight weekend awaits us with bouts on HBO and Premier Boxing Champions on Fox. Oddly enough, the collection of fighters making their way to the ring range from up and coming like Dmitry Bivol to never weres such as J'Leon Love and as far as everything else, it's pretty much the showdown at the last chance saloon. Andre Berto and Devon Alexander main event the PBC card … [Read more...]
Andre Ward: Fact and Fiction. Howard’s End
Last week, one of the true legitimate greats of our time retired very shockingly as Andre Ward decided that at the peak of his powers, it was better to walk away than to fight another day. Throughout the course of his career, Ward fought the tough fights, embraced the high stakes and ultimately stood tall by ending his career undefeated and on top of the sport. For the most … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: HBO Boxing Almost Down For The Count
If there was any better indicator as to the health of HBO Boxing, one should look no further than their upcoming slate of programming which has been promoted seemingly under near anonymity. “Superfly” features three critical matches in the Super Flyweight division, which has long been under the radar to casual fight fans because nobody knows who fights there and the fighters … [Read more...]
Sergey Kovalev to Retire? Bitter Ex-Champion Ponders Career
Recent reports indicate that controversial ex-Light Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev has not been able to secure a fall return date and may be opting to retire altogether. Speaking to R-Sports Media over the weekend, Kovalev detailed that while he has been in the gym since his eighth-round knockout loss to Andre Ward last June, he hasn’t been able to fully commit to a return … [Read more...]