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IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) admits last year's contest with Sergey Kovalev was very competitive, but feels there is absolutely no controversy with the final result. Last November, Ward won a twelve round unanimous decision over Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs) to capture the three light heavyweight titles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
According to IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs), the verbal attacks from challenger Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs) are a non-factor when they step in the ring. He says regardless of the words that are being thrown in his direction, Ward is clamoring to get his hands on Kovalev when they collide on June 17th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Los Angeles, California - Michael Yormark, the President of Roc Nation, believes his company is currently flying solo in the promotional build-up for the upcoming rematch between Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs). Last November, Ward won a close twelve round decision over Kovalev at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The HBO Pay-Per-View rematch takes place on June 17th at the Mandalay Bay.
IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) laughed off some of the recent statements coming from challenger Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs) and members of his team. Their anticipated rematch is scheduled to take place on June 17th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Last November at T-Mobile Arena, Ward won their first contest by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 114-113. But Kovalev, who knocked down Ward in the second round with a straight right hand to the face, claimed he won the fight and complained about the scoring.
Michael Yormark Video Interview - Leading up to the highly anticipated light heavyweight rematch between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev – set for Saturday, June 17 and presented live by HBO Pay-Per-View® – HBO Sports will present the exclusive replay of their first showdown which sparked a hot debate in the boxing community as the hard-fought encounter resulted in a razor-thin triumph for the undefeated challenger from the Bay Area.
Andre Ward Video Interview - Leading up to the highly anticipated light heavyweight rematch between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev – set for Saturday, June 17 and presented live by HBO Pay-Per-View® – HBO Sports will present the exclusive replay of their first showdown which sparked a hot debate in the boxing community as the hard-fought encounter resulted in a razor-thin triumph for the undefeated challenger from the Bay Area.
The controversy continues. A few days ago, BoxingScene.com first broke the news that Sergey Kovalev's head trainer, John David Jackson, held several conversations with members of Andre Ward's team - regarding the possibility of jumping ship.
There is a perception that going into their June 17th rematch that Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) has the capability to make the necessary to adjustments needed to swing the fight clearly in his favor but not Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs). Which amuses Kovalev's trainer.
Ward vs. Kovalev 2 takes place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT.
EverybodyFights, an award-winning boxing gym, announced today a strategic partnership with Light Heavyweight World Champion, Andre "S.O.G." Ward. Ward will play a prominent role on the EverybodyFights Board of Advisors and will assist the team with strategic partnerships, boxing curriculum and brand growth.