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Andre Ward Defeats Sergey Kovalev and Takes the Light Heavyweight Crown
By John Eligon, The New York Times, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? Andre Ward defeated Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night to win the light heavyweight world title and make a strong case that he is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
In a 114-113 unanimous decision, Ward improved his perfect record to 31-0 and dealt Kovalev his first defeat in Read Full Story >>>Andre Ward Gets Off The Floor, Decisions Sergey Kovalev
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - Andre Ward (31-0, 15KOs) got off the floor to win a twelve round unanimous decision over SergeyKovalev (30-1-1, 26KOs) to capture the IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight titles. All three judges scored it 114-113 for Ward.
Kovalev and Ward were picking their spots in the Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward upsets Sergey Kovalev to wins light heavyweight title
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
In a fight that lived up to its billing, Andre Ward overcame an early knockdown and edge Sergey Kovalev by unanimous decision to win Kovalev?s three 175-pound title belts on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas..
Ward won on all three judges cards by 114-113 in a very close fight. Wa Read Full Story >>> Perez shamefully robbed in Hooker draw; Gvozdyk, Stevens victorious
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Darleys Perez thought he'd recovered from a devastating loss to Anthony Crolla by moving up to 140 pounds and dominating previously undefeated Maurice Hooker.
The Colombian bullied the taller Texan for the duration of the ten rounds but was robbed on the scorecards as the judges somehow came back Read Full Story >>> Ward vs. Kovalev hopes to bring the buzz
By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
LAS VEGAS ? When Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev made their grand arrivals at the MGM Grand earlier this week, the crowds that awaited them were modest in size. There was little buzz around town about their light heavyweight championship fight Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
That speaks more to t Read Full Story >>> Selby wins IBF inter-continental flyweight title by stopping Bornea
BBC Sport, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Welsh boxer Andrew Selby won the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Flyweight Title via TKO in the seventh round against Jake Bornea at Wembley Arena.
Philippine boxer Bornea had never been stopped previously, but Selby wore him down with his superior speed and footwork.
Selby, the younger brother o Read Full Story >>> Live: Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward: follow all the build-up to the big fight in Las Vegas
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
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Shields v Crews
We are witnessing a brutal Hagler v Hearns type war between Claressa Shields - the two time Olympic middleweight gold medallist and Franchon Crews. The T-Mobile Arena is not full yet but it's creating some atmosphere. They are simply trading leather in an old fashioned war Read Full Story >>> Athletes + Celebrities Support Team Ward and Attend Kovalev-Ward "Pound For Pound" Tonight
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
The day is finally here - Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev ? I wanted to share with you a collection of notable social posts from premiere Roc Nation athletes and celebrities supporting Andre Ward in his quest for boxing im Read Full Story >>> Sergey ?Krusher? Kovalev v Andre ?SOG? Ward: DIVIDED NATION
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
(LAS VEGAS) If we stand in mind states of divide, then that means we can fall because we?ve agreed to not be united.
?Fight Week? is almost over, as former supernatural super-middleweight Andre Ward faces a dragon in WBA/WBO/IBF light-heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev Saturday night at T-Mobile Read Full Story >>> Ward vs Kovalev odds: Misleading or on-point?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
The 2016 Fight of the Year is upon us... Andre Ward vs Sergey Kovalev.
There have been some quality light heavyweight match-ups since the division's inception, but few have had the potential to capture the imagination of the public like Ward vs Kovalev.
This fight is one of the best match-ups Read Full Story >>> MAASIN CITY AMATEUR BOXERS DOMINATE THE AGUELO-WENCESLAO PRELIMINARY BOUTS
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Ten amateur bouts served as preliminaries to the Adones Aguelo vs. Rodel Wenceslao Asian Boxing Federation lightweight championship last Friday at the Maasin City Gym.
Maasin City boxers won six of seven amateur fights they ente Read Full Story >>> Duva: Kovalev, Ward Much More Similar Than Even They Realize
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
TOTOWA, N.J. ? Sergey Kovalev is a white Russian immigrant who arrived in the United States in 2009 as an ambitious yet anonymous boxer.
Andre Ward is a black American from Hayward, California, who began his professional career late in 2004 amid a lot of fanfare after winning a gold medal at the Read Full Story >>> Claressa Shields: ?Andre Ward?s gonna win. He is just a better fighter. Kovalev has punching power, but people forget Ward?s defense?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Before Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev clash in the main event of Saturday night?s PPV event, a two time Olympic gold medalist will be making her professional debut. Claressa Shields won gold in both the 2012 and 2016 summer Olympics and made history as she became the first American boxer to win a gol Read Full Story >>> Floyd Sr. hopes Mayweather goes for 50-0, threatens to KO McGregor himself
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Despite a further retirement confirmation by his son, Floyd Mayweather Sr. is still hoping for a 50th career fight for the ex-pound for pound king in the future.
Mayweather Jr. told reporters at the Badou Jack v James DeGale press conference last week that he is happy and content to stay out of t Read Full Story >>> SERGEY KOVALEV-ANDRE WARD FACTS AND FIGURES
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
In a pound-for-pound superfight, WBA, WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev will stake his titles against former super middleweight title holder Andre Ward in a clash of undefeated fighters Saturday in Read Full Story >>> Brawl at the Mall: Return of Gensan's Finest Dec. 4
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
Sanman Promotions will have its year-ending boxing presentation on December 4 at the Robinson?s Mall in General Santos City.
It is billed as the ?Brawl at the Mall: Return of Gensan?s Finest? featuring two of Gensan Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward -- I Sparred With The Diaz Brothers ... Dudes Can Box With Anyone (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Nov 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Andre Ward has a great big NOT SO FAST for anyone who thinks UFC guys can't hang with pro boxers ... saying he actually sparred with Nick and Nate Diaz, and the dudes can throw hands ... FOR REAL.
Ward's in Veg Read Full Story >>> 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 >>>
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