Sergey Kovalev puts his WBA, WBO and IBF light heavyweight belts on the line when he takes on Andre Ward in Las Vegas on November 19. Kovalev vs Ward is a super fight of epic proportions, as both fighters are undefeated and ranked inside the top five pound-for-pound list according to The Ring magazine.
Possibly the most intriguing aspect of this fight is the contrast in styles between Kovalev and Ward.
Kovalev has been one of the premier knockout artists in the sport, as “Krusher” has picked up 26 career KO victories on 31 career fights. Kovalev is relentless in the ring, as he constantly stalks his opponent while throwing bombs.
Ward is a technically marvelous, defensive fighter. “S.O.G” is extremely intelligent and excels at keeping himself out of bad situations. His style isn’t necessarily always the most exciting for some fans, as he can be reluctant to make a move due to his unwillingness to put himself in danger.
- Sergey Kovalev +115
- Andre Ward -145
