Keith Idec
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Kovalev: The Haters Are My Motivation to Win Ward Rematch
By Keith Idec
It?s not just what the judges wrote on their scorecards November 19 that has motivated Sergey Kovalev. The former light heavyweight champion has drawn inspiration from boxing fans who were happy that…
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Ward Co-Manager: Kovalev Needs to be Humbled on June 17th!
By Keith Idec
Andre Ward won?t say much about it, but Sergey Kovalev?s constant jabs at him have motivated the light heavyweight champion. The controversial conclusion to their first fight was more than enough to…
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Kovalev: I Fought Ward With Empty Tank; Had No Energy, Strength
By Keith Idec
Sergey Kovalev feels much different while winding down training camp for his rematch with Andre Ward than he did seven months ago. As Kovalev concluded camp for their first fight November 19,…
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Andre Ward: Boxing Fans Should Appreciate All Fighters, Styles
By Keith Idec
Andre Ward is inarguably one of the best boxers in the world. The 2004 Olympic gold medalist is 31-0, has won world titles in two weight classes and hasn?t lost a boxing…
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Ward: A Lot of What Kovalev & His Team Says Doesn’t Make Sense
By Keith Idec
Andre Ward has heard it all during the buildup toward his rematch against Sergey Kovalev. His ruthless Russian opponent promised to ?beat his ass,? to ?punish him? and to ?end his career.?…
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Hunter: Ward Has No Fear of Kovalev; He’s Getting Smashed!
By Keith Idec
Andre Ward and his trainer, Virgil Hunter, have a healthy respect for Sergey Kovalev. They won?t allow the obvious animosity among the light heavyweight rivals to detract from Kovalev?s skills. But after…
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Kovalev: Judges Will Do Their Best; If Not, Fans Will See It
By Keith Idec
Sergey Kovalev?s immediate complaint following his controversial loss to Andre Ward was that each of the three judges assigned to score their fight is American. All of them ? Nevada?s Burt Clements,…
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Kovalev, Jackson: We Won at Least 8 of 12 Rounds Over Ward
By Keith Idec
After watching their fight on television screens, Sergey Kovalev and his trainer, John David Jackson, feel the same way they did in the immediate aftermath of Kovalev?s controversial loss to Andre Ward.…
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Jackson, Kovalev: Our Team is Stronger; Ward’s Ploy Didn’t Work
By Keith Idec
John David Jackson and Sergey Kovalev contend that the ?mind games? they think Andre Ward and his handlers have played recently have only made their team stronger. Jackson, Kovalev?s trainer, and Kovalev…
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Jackson: Ward Should Stop Holding; Should Stand & Fight Kovalev
By Keith Idec
Sergey Kovalev and his trainer, John David Jackson, insist it is Andre Ward, not Kovalev, that has something to prove in their rematch. Ward won their light heavyweight title fight November 19…
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Kovalev: Stevenson Fights Uber Drivers, Guys He Knows He Can Beat
By Keith Idec
Sergey Kovalev couldn?t resist taking a shot Tuesday at longtime light heavyweight rival Adonis Stevenson. A reporter asked Kovalev on a conference call for his rematch with Andre Ward if Stevenson remains…
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Spence: ‘Can’t See Why’ Thurman’s Next Fight Can’t Be Against Me
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Errol Spence Jr. doesn?t expect to face Keith Thurman in his next fight. That?s only because Spence wants to return to the ring much sooner than Thurman can compete…
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Spence: Pacquiao Would Fight Me, Arum Probably Won’t Want It
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Errol Spence Jr. doesn?t think Manny Pacquiao would shy away from fighting him. The new IBF welterweight champion isn?t so sure, though, that Pacquiao?s handlers would welcome that 147-pound…
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Spence: I Proved Myself; Now It’s Time for Thurman to Fight Me!
By Keith Idec
Mere minutes removed from winning his first world title, Errol Spence Jr. turned his attention toward adding two more championships to his resume. Spence called out unbeaten WBA/WBC welterweight champion Keith Thurman…
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Spence: I Knew Kell Brook Would Break Down If I Pressed Him
By Keith Idec
Errol Spence Jr. was the one that lacked experience in the championship rounds. Spence had boxed beyond the sixth round just three times in his first 21 professional fights and hadn?t competed…
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Kell Brook: I’ll Prove Everyone Wrong Again Against Spence
By Keith Idec
Kell Brook is the more experienced fighter and the defending welterweight world champion. The British star has taken the best shots a middleweight knockout artist could land and never went down. Even…
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Abel Sanchez: Golovkin-Canelo Should ‘Revive Our Industry’
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Like virtually everyone invested in boxing, Abel Sanchez spent many days wondering whether Canelo-Golovkin would go the way of Mayweather-Pacquiao. Gennady Golovkin?s trainer was worried that the public would…
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Crawford-Diaz Fight Peaked at 1.036M Viewers, Averaged 961K
By Keith Idec
Terence Crawford delivered in and out of the ring Saturday night. The unbeaten WBC/WBO super lightweight champion?s superb performance against Felix Diaz drew the largest audience for a bout broadcast on cable…
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Arum: Pacquiao Wants Purse for Crawford to be Worth the Risk
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? As fans and media continue blaming Bob Arum for not making Manny Pacquiao versus Terence Crawford, Arum is confident he can finally make that fight for later this year.…
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Arum Suggests Crawford?s Next Fight Won?t Be Televised by HBO
By Keith Idec
NEW YORK ? Bob Arum made it clear Saturday night that he won?t wait around for an HBO date before scheduling Terence Crawford?s return to the ring. Crawford?s promoter wants the unbeaten…