Sergey Kovalev Boxing News
Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde have agreed to terms
June 15th, 2019
By Charles Brun: WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev and mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde have agreed to terms for a fight in Russia in September, says Kovalev’s co-promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank Boxing. → read full story
Kovalev says he’s in negotiations for 175-lb tourney
June 5th, 2019
By Allan Fox: Sergey Kovalaev states that he’s currently in negotiations to compete in a light heavyweight tournament that would include 175-pound champions Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol and Oleksandr Gvozdyk. → read full story
Yarde signs contract for Kovalev fight on June 29 in Russia
May 11th, 2019
By Chris Williams: Undefeated #1 WBO 175-pound contender Anthony Yarde has reportedly signed his portion of the contract to challenge WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev on June 29 in Russia, according to the Tass Agency. → read full story
Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde being planned for June 29 in Russia on ESPN
May 6th, 2019
By Charles Brun: Negotiations are underway for WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev to defend his title against mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde (18-0, 17 KOs) on June 29 in Russia on ESPN, according to Mike Coppinger. → read full story
Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde terms agreed
April 18th, 2019
By Mark Eisner: The purse bid for the WBO light heavyweight title fight between champion Sergey Kovalev and mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde has been canceled, as the terms for the fight have been agreed on, according to World Boxing Organization president Paco Valcarcel. → read full story
Canelo: I beat GGG twice, it’s over. I want Kovalev
April 16th, 2019
By Mark Eisner: As far as Saul Canelo Alvarez is concerned, he’s closed the chapter on his rivalry with Gennady Golovkin after beating him twice, and he now wants to move on to a potential fight against WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev in the near future. → read full story
Yarde’s manager says he won’t bring in sparring partners to prepare for Kovalev
April 15th, 2019
By Tim Royner: Anthony Yarde’s manager Tunde Ajayi says he’s going to do all the sparring himself to help Yarde (18-0, 17 KOs) prepare for his upcoming yet to be scheduled title fight against WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs). → read full story
Arum says Yarde has agreed to terms for Kovalev fight in Russia
April 9th, 2019
By Scott Gilfoid: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says Anthony Yarde (18-0, 17 KOs) has agreed to terms to fight WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs) in Russia in June or July, according to Boxing Social. → read full story
Kovalev-Yarde purse bid moved to April 15th
April 5th, 2019
By Chris Williams: The purse bid for WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev’s title defense against mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde has been moved from next Monday, April 8 to April 15. → read full story
Sergey Kovalev vs. Anthony Yarde fight looking doubtful
April 3rd, 2019
By Tim Royner: Anthony Yarde’s manager Tunde Ajayi is reportedly not interested in having his fighter face WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev in his hometown of Chelyabinsk, Russia. → read full story
