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Kovalev vs. Ward quotes

Main Events - September 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

On Tuesday, September 6, No. 2 Pound-for-Pound and WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs) and No. 4 Pound-for-Pound and Two-Time World Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (30-0, 15 KOs) participated in an official press conference at Le Parker Meridien in New York City, in advance of their November 19 “Pound for Pound” showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Kovalev vs. Ward “Pound for Pound” will be produced … Read Article

Ward vs Kovalev: Ticket information

Main Events - August 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

Tickets for the most anticipated fight of the year go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 2 at 11:00 a.m. PT. The Saturday, Nov. 19 showdown between No. 2 Pound-for-Pound* and WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs) and No. 4 Pound for-Pound* and Two-Time World Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (30-0, 15 KOs) will crown the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world at T-Mobile Arena in … Read Article

Kovalev vs Ward: Kovalev “Pound for Pound” Q&A Recap

Main Events - August 10, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sergey Kovalev talks Andre Ward fight — Duva: We are here mostly for you to get a chance to talk to Sergey Kovalev and to get a better sense of where his head is right now leading into the fight we all want to see. Knowing from experience, the most fun anyone in my position could have is to be in the position to announce that the biggest fight of the year that everyone wants … Read Article

Ward vs Kovalev – Is This The Battle For The P4P Fighter Of The World?

John Hoolan - August 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

So Andre Ward has set up his fight Vs Sergey Kovalev for November, possibly in Las Vegas, certainly on PPV.

Ward set this fight up by outpointing the completely outclassed Alexander Brand. What exactly Brand was doing in the same building as Ward, never mind the same ring is the guess of anyone, at points during the fight I think Ward, Brand and even the ref Jack Reiss thought the same.… Read Article

Video: An early look at Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward

Rummys Corner - August 8, 2016 Leave a Comment

There is always reason for concern whenever a big boxing mega event hinges on one or both fighters needing to win a tune-up match prior to the big showdown. An example of this would be when Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins were scheduled to have a rematch, as long as they both were victorious in matches leading up to the desired attraction. Hopkins defeated Enrique Ornelas, but Roy Jones was knocked out in a … Read Article

Sergey Kovalev-Andre Ward: can Kovalev make it an exciting fight?

James Slater - August 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Andre Ward sure is a talented boxer, but he sure can turn in a boring fight. Last night’s almost pointless 12-rounder with a totally outclassed Alexander Brand has received some of the worst reviews in recent memory, with a number of experts calling the dreadfully dull shut-out win for Ward one of the worst fights ever televised on HBO. Ward cruised to the lopsided win, content to win each round in pretty much the same … Read Article

Kovalev vs Ward on 11/19

Main Events - August 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Nov. 19 the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer will be crowned. Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs), the WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion, and Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (30-0, 15 KOs) Two-Time World Champion, officially announced their long-awaited showdown following Ward’s victory over Alexander Brand at the conclusion of the live HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast Saturday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Kovalev vs. Ward will take place Saturday, Nov. 19. … Read Article

Results: Ward defeats Brand, looks boring

Rob Smith - August 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Andre “S.O.G” Ward (30-0, 15 KOs) won his tune-up fight on Saturday night to stay unbeaten in defeating Alexander Brand (25-2, 19 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The fight was televised by HBO Boxing, and you have to wonder whether they regretted agreeing to televise this fight. It was very boring performance from Ward from the 1st round until the 12th. Ward looked like he never … Read Article

Ward decisions Brand

Roc Nation Sports - August 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Andre Ward defeated 39-year-old Alexander Brand by a 12 round unanimous decision. The final judges scores were 120-108, 120-108, and 120-108. Hot undefeated featherweight prospect Daniel “Twitch” Franco improved to 14-0-3, 8 KO’s, with a dominating performance over Marcello Gallardo, (7-4-2, 3KO’s) tonight at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.… Read Article

Andre Ward – Alexander Brand final quotes for Saturday’s fight on HBO

Roc Nation Sports - August 4, 2016 Leave a Comment

Ward vs Brand – On Thursday, August 4, Roc Nation Sports hosted the final press conference for Two-Time World Champion and top-rated pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward (29-0, 15 KOs) and power-punching Colombian Alexander Brand (25-1, 19 KOs) at Lake Merritt Amphitheater in Oakland, California in advance of their August 6 fight at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Ward and Brand will meet in 12-round WBO Intercontinental title fight televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning … Read Article