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Kovalev stays focused despite being 45-1 betting favorite

•Jul 21, 2015

WBA/WBO/IBF light heavyweight champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1) was made a 45-1 favorite by Las Vegas bookmakers for his July 25th fight against Nadjib Mohammedi (37-3) that takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Mohammedi was able to secure the fight because he is the IBF's mandatory challenger. Kovalev's last fight was a knockout victory over Jean Pascal. If both fighters emerge victorious on Saturday, there is talk of them having a rematch in the fall.

Photos: Sergey Kovalev is Honored in Las Vegas

Boxing Photos

•Jul 21, 2015

Las Vegas - WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) from Russia receives a proclamation from Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow at McCarran Airport Monday July 20,2015 proclaiming Monday as "Sergey Kovalev Day on the Las Vegas Strip and throughout Clark County." Kovalev, the undefeated WBO/WBA/IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion makes his long-awaited debut in Southern Nevada on the HBO-televised card promoted by Main Events Saturday, July 25, at Mandalay Bay. Kovalev faces No. 1-ranked contender Nadjib Mohammedi in the 12-round championship bout.

Sergey Kovalev's Return Has Cloud of Uncertain Horizons

Jake Donovan

•Jul 21, 2015

By Jake Donovan - It’s a dilemma with a simple solution, but instead remains a problem. There is no need for dueling shows in Las Vegas this weekend, nor should Sergey Kovalev and his team have to worry about what’s next. But because he and Adonis Stevenson—far and away the two best light heavyweights in the world for the moment—can’t find a way to settle up in the ring, we are left with a miss such as awaits on Saturday, along with clutter atop a once-promising division on the verge of growing stale. Rather than a clash to determine light heavyweight supremacy, Kovalev’s next appearance is a mandatory title defense versus Nadjib Mohammedi. The bout airs live on HBO, but shares space along the Vegas strip as Al Haymon brings his Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series to town as Beibut Shumenov faces B.J. Flores in a cruiserweight bout which airs live on NBC Sports Network from The Palms Casino and Resort. Both shows run in direct conflict with another, which is sad for a number of reasons. At the box office, both cards will take a bath. The Palms is a far more intimate venue, which means fewer tickets to give away in the event that the show doesn’t sell. As for Kovalev-Mohammedi—barring a record-breaking walkup crowd, there figures to be thousands of fans disguised as empty chairs.

Video: Jackson Talks Kovalev, Pascal, Stevenson, More

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 20, 2015

Ryan Burton catches up with John David Jackson, trainer of unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev, to discuss the mandatory defense of Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi, comments made by Jean Pascal and more. WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will compete in his first mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Video: Egis Klimas Talks Kovalev, Lomachenko, More

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 20, 2015

Ryan Burton catches up with manager Egis Klimas to discuss light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev, featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko, and more. WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will compete in his first mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Kovalev Has No Intention of Vacating Any of His Belts

Steve Kim

•Jul 20, 2015

This upcoming weekend Sergey Kovalev takes on Nadjib Mohammedi in what could best described as a stay-busy fight for 'the Krusher' who's coming off two victories over Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal. The reason why Kovalev is facing Mohammedi is to fulfill an IBF obligation to face his top ranked challenger.

Duva, Caruso Not Minding Odds on Kovalev-Mohammedi

David P. Greisman

•Jul 16, 2015

Sergey Kovalev was already going to be considered the favorite to win against Nadjib Mohammedi when you recognize that he has three world titles and victory over the likes of Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal, while Mohammedi has three pro losses and has been toiling in relative obscurity for much of the 13-bout win streak on which he’s been. The wide odds for Kovalev-Mohammedi, which takes place July 25 in Las Vegas and on HBO, reflect that Mohammedi is the clear underdog. But neither the fight’s promoter, Main Events (which has Kovalev as the star of its stable), nor Mohammedi’s co-manager are paying much mind to what the numbers gamblers are seeing.

Duva Comments On Slow Ticket Sales For Kovalev Card

Jake Donovan

•Jul 15, 2015

As long as Sergey Kovalev remains limited to fighting exclusively on HBO, the greatest challenge that lies ahead isn’t necessarily his opponent on fight night but in fact securing a steady stream of respectable opposition. Public response indicates that standard hasn’t quite been met in his upcoming mandatory title defense versus Nadjib Mohammedi. The July 25 light heavyweight title fight airs live on HBO from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photos: Sergey Kovalev Putting in Work For Next Defense

Boxing Photos

•Jul 10, 2015

Oxnard, CA: Yesterday members of the media traveled to Oxnard, California to attend WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev's open media workout in preparation for his upcoming IBF Mandatory match-up with Nadjib "IronDjib" Mohammedi on HBO World Championship Boxing at the Mandalay Events Center in Las Vegas, Below are select quotes from Kovalev and his manager, Egis Klimas: Photo Credits: Bret Newton/Main Event

Video: Sergey Kovalev Bangs Away at The Heavy Bag

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 10, 2015

Radio Rahim catches up with WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs), who is preparing for his upcoming mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. <br. Kovalev shows off his power by banging away on the heavy bag. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.