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Kovalev-Ward: Fighting for a classic and an audience
By Norm Frauenheim, 15rounds.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? On the scale, there was no difference. Not even a fraction of an ounce separated the two. It was 175 pounds even for each in a weigh-in that seems to reflect how tough it is to pick between Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward.
The betting odds are almost as even as the scale was Friday for Read Full Story >>>Kovalev vs. Ward: Here's how Saturday night's title fight will play out
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
''We went into camp with the attitude 'Another fight, another win.'"
-- Virgil Hunter, Andre Ward's trainer
"If Sergey hits him flush, Ward will go down like a ton of bricks."
-- John David Jackson, Sergey Kovalev's trainer
LAS VEGAS ? They will tiptoe onto center stage -- no metaphorica Read Full Story >>> Investment in Sergey Kovalev pays off for promoter, manager
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Long before Sergey Kovalev became the ?Krusher? with three light heavyweight belts, he was just an unnoticed Russian boxer trying to make it in America.
Actually, it wasn?t that long ago. Kovalev didn?t have a promoter until Kathy Duva took a chance on him in 2012. It took Egis Klimas, Kovalev?s Read Full Story >>> Kovalev vs Ward: Preview of the light-heavyweight unification showdown
By Matt Horan, SkySports.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Your one-stop preview of Saturday's blockbuster clash from Las Vegas between Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward.
Kovalev will defend his WBO, WBA Super and IBF world titles against Californian technician Ward in a mouthwatering, career-defining fight at the T-Mobile Arena, live on Sky Sports.
The d Read Full Story >>> This Week In Boxing Biz: Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev, More Prop Bets, Manny Pacquiao PPV Results
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
The biggest fight of the year is set for Saturday night, and when Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev square off in Las Vegas on HBO PPV (9 p.m.ET/6 p.m. CT), it?s a true 50-50 fight. That?s what Ward has said all along. That?s basically what the oddsmakers are declaring (though Ward is the slightest of f Read Full Story >>> PABLO CESAR CANO WINS SPLIT DECISION VICTORY IN MAKE-OR-BREAK FIGHT AGAINST MAURICIO HERRERA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
UNDEFEATED FIGHTERS ON UNDERCARD STAY PERFECT IN A SERIES OF ACTION-PACKED BOUTS
LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2016) -In a true crossroads fight featuring longtime welterweight contenders, Pablo "El Demoledor" Cesar Cano (30- Read Full Story >>> "Knockout Night at the D" results from Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Promoter/trainer Roy Jones, Jr., Demond "Body Shot" Nady and referee Jay Nady.
Demond Brock split decision winner over Reynaldo Blanco
Norberto Gonzalez upsets Daniel Rosario
LAS VEGAS (November 19, 2016) - The in Read Full Story >>> In boxing?s down year, Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward could be best of 2016
Associated Press, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Andre Ward has done just about everything in boxing except the one thing that truly defines fighters these days ? headline a pay-per-view card in this gambling city.
It?s been a long time coming but he can check that off Saturday when he meets Sergey Kovalev in what might be the best fight of wha Read Full Story >>> ADONES AGUELO KNOCKS WENCESLAO OUT, RETAINS ABF TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
The whole Maasin City Gym rocked with the people's cheers last night when Maasin boy Adones Aguelo exploded with an avalanche of hits to the body of Rodel Wenceslao causing the Kananga, Leyte native to fall on his knee never Read Full Story >>> BEN MANANQUIL SIGNS WITH SANMAN PROMOTIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Junior featherweight Ben Mananquil (11W-1L-2D, 3KO?s) has signed with the fast rising Sanman Promotions of Gen.Santos City.
?We are happy to have Ben Mananquil with Sanman Promotions. It is another great addition to the San Read Full Story >>> Whicker: For Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward, there is no Next Fight
By Mark Whicker, OCRegister.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? A Big Fight can be defined as one that tolerates no conversation about the Next Fight.
On Saturday night, Sergey Kovalev meets Andre Ward for a light heavyweight championship that will be undisputed everywhere but in the home of Adonis Stevenson, wherever he is.
On Sunday morning, Read Full Story >>> Sergey Kovalev predicts knockout ahead of Andre Ward showdown
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS -- Unified light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev and challenger Andre Ward, the former super middleweight world champion, stood face to face and icily stared at each other, seemingly ready to fight right there moments after making weight Friday inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward's legs, as much as his punch, will be key in title fight against Sergey Kovalev
By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Strip down the light heavyweight championship fight on Saturday night to its essence and it comes down to one question.
What kind of fighter is Andre Ward at 32 years old?
This isn?t meant as a slight toward Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs), the technically sound power puncher who will be defe Read Full Story >>> Boxing tries to climb out of UFC shadow with Kovalev-Ward bout
By George Willis, New York Post, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? After being overshadowed by the UFC for much of the summer and nearly all of the fall, boxing tries to makes itself relevant again with unbeaten champions Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward facing each other for the light heavyweight championship Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
It?s a mu Read Full Story >>> For one night only, boxing is depending on Sergey Kovalev-Andre Ward
By Matt Christie , BoxingNews, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
IT?S not so much a buzz out here in Las Vegas but an appreciative hum, ahead of the best matchup the sport has produced in recent years. It?s a contest that deserves louder fanfare, but the audience that are here ? who today turned up to the MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch Sergey Kovalev and Andre W Read Full Story >>> ?Rematch would solely be about greed?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Now is the time to stand up and get ready for The Rematch?
Not so fast please, cries top-ranked international referee Bruce McTavish from his Angeles City base in Pampanga.
Anything wrong with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and r Read Full Story >>> ABARRA DAZZLES IN DUBAI
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Abarra.
Dubai, UAE - Filipino expat Larry Abarra gave fight fans another brilliant display when he stopped Isaac Nettey of Ghana with a short right hook to the jaw in the second round in a fight card held Friday at the Ahdaaf Sp Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward promises career-best performance Saturday vs. Sergey Kovalev after weigh-in
By Mike Coppinger, USA Today, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward both heard their fair share of boos from the sizable crowd on hand at Friday?s weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Both men also have contingents who have traveled for the summit meeting to decide the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Ward?s Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward eyes place in history as he battles Sergey Kovalev for pound-for-pound crown
By Chris McKenna, Daily Star (UK), Sat, 19 Nov 2016
The American is one of the bona fide stars of the sport but has struggled for true recognition because of his defensive style and inactivity.
The former super-middleweight world title holder attempts to become a two-weight champion against ?Krusher? Kovalev in the early hours of tomorrow morning Read Full Story >>> All talk, no action is no option for Kovalev-Ward
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Ticket sales are lacking. And pay-per-view buys aren?t expected to reach any record levels.
So, in a rare meeting of two unbeaten fighters who occupy spots on boxing?s top-five pound-for-pound list, the pressure to produce and perform falls on light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev of Russia a Read Full Story >>>
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