Sergey Kovalev

Gilberto Ramirez Motivated To Return, Willing To Face Sergey Kovalev

Former WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo'' Ramirez is preparing for his next return to the ring, which may take place on a date in June against light heavyweight veteran Sullivan Barrera of Cuba. The upcoming outing will be the first fi...

Bektemir Melikuziev Hopes Sergey Kovalev Clash Still Happens

Bektemir Melikuziev may have missed an opportunity to fight Sergey Kovalev, but he is not about to waste any time proving why he could be the future at 168 pounds. Melikuziev will face Morgan Fitch tonight at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indi...

Sergey Kovalev Fails Second Test For Synthetic Testosterone

Another sample given, another failed drug test for Sergey Kovalev. BoxingScene.com has learned that the former three-time light heavyweight world titlist has tested positive again for synthetic testosterone, failing a second random Voluntary Anti-Dop...

Andre Ward: I Can't Say I Was Surprised Kovalev Tested Positive For A PED

Andre Ward didn’t necessarily suspect Sergey Kovalev was using performance-enhancing drugs. Kovalev’s rival wasn’t exactly taken aback, either, when it was revealed recently that Kovalev tested positive for synthetic testosterone. The three-time ligh...

McGirt Was Unaware of Kovalev's Doping Test, Felt Camp Was Going Well

If Sergey Kovalev is bowing under the pressure from his out-of-the-ring shenanigans, he had not made it apparent during his training camp, according to his head trainer Buddy McGirt.

Kovalev vs. Melikuziev Officially Canceled After Failed Drug Test

As Sergey Kovalev attempts to clear his name, Bektemir Melikuziev is now left without a fight. The planned crossroads showdown between the two is longer in the works, with the entire Jan. 30 show now canceled as confirmed by Golden Boy Promotions on...

Hopkins: Melikuziev's Team Confident He Would Have KO'd Sergey Kovalev

Bernard Hopkins was waiting for the next name to be mentioned after the team for Bektemir Melikuziev came to him with the first one on the list. The ambitious handlers behind the unbeaten Melikuziev insisted on former three-time light heavyweight tit...

Melikuziev Still Wants Kovalev Fight, Doesn't Care About Failed Test

For as much concern expressed over facing Sergey Kovalev this early into his career, fight night can’t come soon enough for Bektemir Melikuziev. Apparently, it’s the only way he can convince the masses of the crossroads bout arriving right on time. “...

Sergey Kovalev Tests Positive For Synthetic Testosterone, Putting Jan. 30 Bout in Jeopardy

Former three-time light heavyweight world titleholder Sergey Kovalev has tested for positive synthetic testosterone, meaning his fight with up-and-comer Bektemir “Bek Bully” Melikuziev likely will be canceled.

Kovalev-Melikuziev Relocates From Moscow To Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California

Bektemir Melikuziev was prepared to hit the road for his biggest pro fight to date. That opportunity will now take place down the block. A major location change has come of the upcoming crossroads clash between Melikuziev and former three-time light...

Kovalev Views Melikuziev as First Step on Journey To Reclaim World Title

Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-3-1, 29 KOs), the former light heavyweight champion the world and one of the most dangerous punchers in recent years, will return against fast-rising knockout artist and Olympic Silver medalist Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev...

Sergey Kovalev vs. Bektemir Melikuziev on January 30 in Crossroads Battle

In the epitome of a crossroads fight, former three-time light heavyweight world titleholder Sergey Kovalev and up-and-comer Bektemir “Bek Bully” Melikuziev will meet on Jan. 30 in the main event of a DAZN card at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow, sources...

Sullivan Barrera Vows To Go After Sergey Kovalev With Everything

The fight Sullivan Barrera has been chasing for several years, is being targeted to take place on January 30. Although the date has not been confirmed, DAZN is making moves to finally stage the postponed clash between the tough Cuban and former light...

Buatsi Confident He'd Stop Kovalev, Talks Yarde and Fury-Joshua

Joshua Buatsi has told William Hill that he would wipe out Sergey Kovalev should he be given the opportunity to face the former world light heavyweight champion. Buatsi successfully defended his WBA international light heavyweight title against Mark...

Sergey Kovalev Receives Probation in Alleged Attack on Woman and Dog

According to TMZ Sports, former unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev pled guilty on Friday in a criminal case which stemmed from an alleged assault on a woman and dog in 2018. The boxer will now find himself on probation for the next thr...