Andre ward scores surprising tko stoppage of sergey kovalev. They started before he ever became a boxer, while growing up russia, where his life was defined by street fights and. Bernard hopkins, american boxer who dominated the middleweight. Nov 07, 2014 sergey kovalev puts up krusher image vs. A rare and highly anticipated unification fight will take place this saturday night in. Mar 11, 2019 subscribe for updates bernard hopkins vs sergey kovalev final press conference p1. Nov 11, 2014 the bell may finally have tolled for bernard hopkins, no longer boxings oldestever world champion after receiving a merciless battering from russias sergey kovalev in their light. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Bernard hopkins vs sergey kovalev final press conference. Sergey kovalev vs jean pascal full fight video 2015 wba wbo. Andre ward and sergey kovalev to meet in a title fight long. Bernard hopkins vs sergey kovalev predictions, odds, betting. Nov 06, 2014 when bernard hopkins 5562, 32 kos faces sergey kovalev 2501, 23 kos on saturday, november 8, at the boardwalk hall, in atlantic city, new jersey, it will be the latest extraordinary episode of a career that started with little fanfare back in 1988, but in the ensuring 26 years, developed into something almost otherworldly.
Hopkins lost both belts when he was defeated by sergey kovalev in a. The bout was held on november 19, 2016, at the tmobile arena in las vegas, nevada. When is ward vs kovalev ii and what tv channel is it on. Sergey kovalev 240 and blake caparello 1901 was the second televised fight of the night for the wbo light heavyweight title at the revel casino in atlantic city, new jersey. Boxer sergey kovalev fights again as a changed man sports. Nov 09, 2014 bernard hopkins takes a heavy blow from sergey kovalev. Nov 09, 2014 sergey kovalev punished 49yearold ring legend bernard hopkins over 12 rounds on saturday, unifying three light heavyweight world titles with a lopsided unanimous decision. Sergey kovalev is sinister, but he might not be the monster some suspect. Kovalevs power could overwhelm ward and eventually lead to a knockout, or ward 300, 15 kos will outbox kovalev 3001, 26 kos and win a close decision. Someone actually made bernard hopkins look his age. Sergey kovalev faces andre ward after long struggle sports. The longawaited battle of the now former world champion wbowbaibf light heavyweight champion sergey kovalev 302611 and a new owner of belts of russian, american andre ward 311500. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sergey kovalev announces comeback date and opponent boxing news.
The undefeated sergey kovalev entered this fight with a professional boxing record of 2601 23 kos88% and he is ranked as the no. Barclays center was also discussed as a potential venue. Hopkins vs kovalev to get one episode version of 247 on oct. The two boxers will square off once again on june 17 the megafight will take place at the mandalay bay hotel and casino in las vegas. Sergey kovalev announces comeback date and opponent. Name boxing bernard hopkins vs sergey kovalev 2014 0811 hd 1080i. Nov 12, 2016 sergey kovalev delivered a message to the boxing community worldwide with a dominant unanimous decision victory over future hall of famer, bernard hopkins.
Kovalev dominated future halloffamer bernard hopkins in a unanimous decision shutout to add the wba and ibf belts to his. Boxing news 24 scored it for the 27yearold bivol by a 120108 score. Roy jones jr vs bernard hopkins ii highlights duration. Sep 25, 2014 hopkins vs kovalev to get one episode version of 247 on oct.
Relive some of his biggest nights with hbos greatest hits. Nov 19, 2016 the boxers, andre ward and sergey kovalev, both have 30 wins and no losses. The fight was televised on hbo world championship boxing. Bernard hopkins is 49 years old and headed into one of the biggest fights of his career on november 8 against sergey kovalev. Us boxer bernard hopkins and russian sergey kovalev pose after their official.
Highlights from sergey kovalev s unanimous decision victory over bernard hopkins on november 8th, 2014. Jun 17, 2017 when and where is the andre ward vs sergey kovalev fight. Tim larsenap never in an unparalleled 26year career had bernard hopkins been on the losing end of a definitive beatdown. Bernard the alien hopkins is an ageless wonder at 49 years of age. Sergey krusher kovalev put the brakes on bernard hopkins historic run on saturday night in atlantic city, new jersey, winning all 12 rounds to capture a unanimous decision in a light. Sergey kovalev battles sullivan barrera april 25 on dazn. He became chummy with bernard hopkins after their fight. On 22 august 2014, it was confirmed that a fight between kovalev and 49 year old bernard hopkins 5562, 32 kos would take place on 8 november 2014, in a unification bout at the boardwalk hall in atlantic city. Launched in 2012, the show was nominated in 2016 for outstanding sports program by the producers guild for tfgs tribute to muhammad ali. Sergey kovalev post fight press conference highlights. Sep 21, 2016 boxings most anticipated fight of the year between lightheavyweight rivals sergey kovalev and andre ward will be shown live and exclusive on sky sports on november 19.
Sergey kovalev vs bernard hopkins november 8, 2014 boardwalk hall atlantic city, usa tv. Kovalev, meanwhile, has done well to balance out his game and showcased his pure boxing pedigree in a dominant victory over bernard hopkins in 2014. On saturday night in atlantic city, sergey krusher kovalev dominated the 49yearold bernard the alien hopkins in a. Highlights from sergey kovalevs unanimous decision victory over bernard hopkins on november 8th, 2014.
His deftness in the sweet science will again be put to the test when he goes against the skilled knockout artist sergey kovalev. The fight game with jim lampley one of americas most accomplished broadcasters highlights prominent storylines, newsmakers and issues that are topofmind in boxing. Jun 18, 2017 andre ward scores surprising tko stoppage of sergey kovalev in eighth round ward remained undefeated in the ring after the ref called a stop to his second fight with kovalev. Sergey kovalev vs bernard hopkins highlights kovalev. Nov 21, 2017 sergey kovalev admits he always had bad habits, even as an elite athlete. Sergey kovalev vs andre ward full fight hd 19112016. Sergey krusher kovalev 3431, 29 kos, the former light heavyweight champion and one of the most dangerous punchers in recent years, will. Triumphant sergey kovalev urges bernard hopkins to call time. In the rankings of the best poundforpound fighters in the world by the magazine the ring, kovalev sits at no. Andre ward, billed as pound for pound, was a highly anticipated professional boxing superfight for the unified wba, ibf, and wbo light heavyweight titles.
Sergey kovalev too powerful for bernard hopkins in title. Sergey kovalev vs eleider alvarez ii highlights hd duration. A short highlight of sergey krusher kovalevs dominant unanimous decision victory against the alien or the executioner bernard hopkins. Bernard hopkins, sergey kovalev agree to fall title. Sergey kovalev delivered a message to the boxing community. Andre ward wont lose sight of his next fight, alexander brand at the oracle arena in oakland on august 6. Nov 14, 2016 sergey kovalev s route from russia to saturdays lightheavyweight title showdown with andre ward has been a tumultuous one. Sergey kovalev net worth 2018 per fight purse revealed. Hopkins 5562, 32 kos says hes never ducked anyone and took the fight as a personal challenge, as he so often has in his 26year. Apr 18, 2017 when sergey kovalev lost his light heavyweight titles to andre ward last fall, it has seemingly sent him into a furious spiral where he has been barely able to contain himself, and the hatred and ugliness churning inside him is quickly finding its way out. Sergey kovalev doubles down on bigotry with racist tweet. Aug 02, 2014 bernard hopkins, sergey kovalev agree to fall title unification bout on hbo bernard hopkins has spoken wistfully over the last several months of his desire to unify the light heavyweight title belts.