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New York, New York- Andre Ward (30-0, 15 KO's) has all of the credentials when it comes to being at the top of the sport. He won Olympic gold, cleaned out the super middleweight division, and has been on the pound for pound list for several years.
New York, New York - The CEO of Main Events worked incredibly hard to put together the best possible fight to be made in boxing between her fighter, light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KO's), and challenger Andre Ward(30-0, 15 KO's). There may have been some concern of the fight not being formally announced because of some details that needed some ironing out with Ward's promoters, Roc Nation Sports. The details are ironed out and the fight will take place in Las Vegas at the new T-Mobile Arena on November 19th.
New York, New York - The war of pleasantries seemed to have begun at the recent press conference to kick off the highly anticipated showdown taking place on November 19th in Las Vegas between Andre Ward (30-0, 15 KO's) and Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KO's).
New York, New York - Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KO's) is officially heading into the biggest fight of his career against Andre Ward (30-0, 15 KO's). Kovalev knows what's at stake; the right to possibly secure the position as best fighter in the world, pound for pound. The unified WBA/IBF/WBO light heavyweight champion feels that the undefeated pound for pound Olympic gold medal winner has never faced anyone like him.
New York, New York - The last time Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KO's) was involved in a fight where he was not a heavy favorite was when he faced off against the legend that is Bernard Hopkins.
New York - Leonard Bundu (33-1-2, 12 KO’s) comes into his showdown with Errol Spence Jr.(20-0, 17 KO’s) this Saturday in Coney Island as a heavy underdog.
New York - Many in the boxing world feel that Errol Spence Jr. (20-0, 17 KO's) is on the steps to stardom and may carry the sport for years to come. From the point of turning pro after the 2012 Olympic games, he was given high expectations.
The lightweight division is getting to be a crowded place. With champions like Terry Flanagan. Anthony Crolla and Dejan Zlatacanin, the division could be wide open. Jorge Linares is still roaming around as the WBC Champion in recess.
New York - The United Kingdom at the moment is on the up and up in boxing with a multitude of world champions in the sport. Although there is an abundance of talent to make good fights, some of the country's best fighters decided to move up in weight divisions instead of fighting each other.
New York - Last Saturday night at the Barclays Center, former two division world champion Mikey Garcia (35-0, 28 KO's) made his successful return after a two and a half year struggle with his former promoter. Now a free agent, Mikey threw his name back in the mix for potential suitors.