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Big-fight profile – Kovalev
- Updated: November 19, 2016
Sergey Kovalev defends his WBO, WBA Super and IBF world titles against Andre Ward on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, but must he rely on a knock-out to keep his belts?
What’s his record like?
Unbeaten in 31, although a 2011 draw against Grover Young (who retired hurt due to an accidental foul) is a blemish on the record. Of 30 dispatched opponents, 26 have been knocked out.
Bernard Hopkins, Nathan Cleverly and Jean Pascal (twice) are the stand-out names on Kovalev’s record. He will defend the WBA ‘Super’, IBF and WBO light-heavyweight titles against Ward.
What do former opponents think?Nathan Cleverly – Lost TKO4, August 8, 2013
“His right hand stands out – it’s a tremendous shot. He sets it up from a long jab or from his left hand and then loads up with a long …
