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Ward vs. Kovalev II: No Rematch Clause For Third Fight

•Apr 10, 2017

NEW YORK – If the outcome of the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev rematch is as close and/or controversial as the result of their first fight, neither fighter is contractually obligated to participate in a third fight. Kathy Duva – whose company, Main Events, promotes Kovalev – said Monday that there aren’t clauses in the contracts for the Ward-Kovalev rematch that would guarantee a third fight. There was an immediate rematch clause in the contracts for their November 19 light heavyweight title fight, which eventually led to the scheduling of their rematch.

Kovalev: Ward Might Say He is Injured, Pull Out of Our Rematch

Keith Idec

•Apr 10, 2017

NEW YORK – Sergey Kovalev still isn’t convinced Andre Ward will fight him again. The former light heavyweight champion told a group of reporters before a press conference Monday morning in Manhattan that he’s worried Ward will withdraw from the rematch they were there to promote. Ward (31-0, 15 KOs), who narrowly won their first fight by unanimous decision November 19, is scheduled to face Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) a second time June 17 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Hopkins: Over 50% Chance Ward vs. Kovalev is a Trilogy

Ryan Burton

•Apr 8, 2017

Newly crowned WBA/WBO/IBF light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) recently announced that his rematch against Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs) is indeed on and will take place on June 17th at the Mandalay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

A Redo For Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev and Their Promoters

Andreas Hale

•Apr 8, 2017

By Andreas Hale - Andre Ward didn’t have to do it. But he did. After some back and forth with negotiations, Ward agreed to grant Sergey Kovalev a rematch that is set for June 17 in Las Vegas. This comes less than a year after their hotly contested showdown in November where Ward won a controversial de...

Nicola Adams Inspired Working Alongside Andre Ward, Amir Khan

Mark Staniforth

•Apr 7, 2017

Nicola Adams believes working alongside some of the world's best will stand her in good stead when she makes her professional debut in Manchester on Saturday. The 34-year-old has been training in the same San Francisco gym as the likes of pound-for-pound star Andre Ward and Amir Khan ahead of her clash with Argentina's Virginia Carcamo.

Kovalev To Ward: You Should Call Yourself 'Son of Kovalev'

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 7, 2017

Earlier this week, a deal was finally finalized for the highly anticipated rematch between IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight champion Andre “SOG” Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and former title holder Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs).

Terence Crawford: Andre Ward is No. 1 P4P and I'm No. 2

Keith Idec

•Apr 4, 2017

NEW YORK – Terence Crawford doesn’t have a laminated list or anything. The undefeated 140-pound champion does, however, have strong opinions on who should occupy the top two spots in pound-for-pound rankings. And no, that doesn’t mean Crawford ranks himself No. 1 among the best boxers in the world.

Kovalev To Ward: Be Ready Motherf***er, I'll Finish Your Career!

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 4, 2017

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, a deal was finalized for the highly anticipated rematch between IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight champion Andre “SOG” Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and former title holder Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs).

Kathy Duva on Finalizing Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev Rematch

Steve Kim

•Apr 4, 2017

Main Events CEO Kathy Duva can now finally say it - the rematch between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev (who met last November) is a go. "We do have a fight, it got done this morning," confirmed the head of Main Events to BoxingScene.com this afternoon.

Andre Ward to Kovalev: This Time, Leave the Excuses at Home

Keith Idec

•Apr 4, 2017

Andre Ward has answered skeptics who doubted his rematch against Sergey Kovalev would come off June 17 in Las Vegas. Ward announced Tuesday afternoon that a deal has been finalized for their rematch with a short Twitter message. Ward’s Tweet read: I’m going to keep it short & sweet, you got what you asked for, now you have to see me JUNE 17. This time leave the excuses at home. #EARNED.