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Andre Ward Survives Knockdown, Edges Sergey Kovalev Via Controversial Decision
- Updated: November 20, 2016
At one point in their eagerly-anticipated showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Andre Ward was on the verge of being knocked out. It was in the second round when “S.O.G.” was drilled by a perfectly-timed straight right to the face from Sergey Kovalev and knocked down. Ward climbed back to his feet and though he smiled to referee Robert Byrd, he was shaken to his core and in serious peril. The American was rocked by jabs and various other punches leading up to that moment and when he was felled, it seemed as though “Krusher” was going to earn himself yet another highlight reel knockout. But Ward is tougher than most and he was able to slowly creep back into the …
