Kovalev vs. Chilemba

Griffin: Can't Draw Conclusions From Kovalev-Chilemba Fight

Former light heavyweight champion Montell Griffin was in Las Vegas this past weekend for the 4th annual Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame ceremonies. The inductees included Ricardo "Finito" Lopez, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whittaker, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Rid...

Kovalev's Trainer on Chilemba Performance, Fighting Andre Ward

This past Monday night from Russia, Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26KOs) scored a workmanlike, if unspectacular, twelve round decision over Isaac Chilemba. While he scored a knockdown in the seventh round and had the challenger hurt on a couple of other oc...

Andre Ward Hasn’t Watched Kovalev vs. Chilemba Just Yet

The timing of a media conference call for Andre Ward vs. Alexander Brand seemed fitting — it was scheduled for July 12, the day after Sergey Kovalev defended his light heavyweight titles in Russia against Isaac Chilemba.

Kovalev Explains Why Andre Ward, Isaac Chilemba Are Similar

World champion Sergey Kovalev explained why he believes Andre Ward and Isaac Chilemba are similar in style. What was meant to be a glorious homecoming as Kovalev fought on Russian soil for the first time since 2011 turned into an awkward night as he...

Photos: Sergey Kovalev Comes Home, Beats Issac Chilemba

Photos by Kovalev vs. Chilemba - Ekaterinburg, Russia: Tonight at the DIVS Sports Palace in Ekaterinburg, Russia undefeated WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs*) dazzled his hometown crowd duri...

Kovalev Admits He Didn't Pace Himself, Was Punched Out

On Monday night at the DIVS Sports Palace in Ekaterinburg, Russia, undefeated WBO, WBA and IBF light heavyweight world champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over top contender Isaac "Golden Boy" Chil...

Kovalev Says He Was Sick During Training Camp for Chilemba

Ekaterinburg, Russia: Tonight at the DIVS Sports Palace in Ekaterinburg, Russia undefeated WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs*) dazzled his hometown crowd during 12 heart stopping rounds as he...

Sanchez: Chilemba is Three Levels Above Ward's Opponent Brand

Earlier today in Ekaterinburg, Russia - IBF/WBO/WBA light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over top contender Isaac Chilemba (24-4-2, 10KOs). The scores were 117-110, 116-111 and 118-109.

Kovalev Rips 'Sofa Experts,' Says Chilemba and Ward Are Similar

World champion Sergey Kovalev was given plenty to think about ahead of November's mega-fight with Andre Ward after being taken 12 rounds by tricky challenger Isaac Chilemba. What was meant to be a glorious homecoming as Kovalev fought on Russian soil...

Sergey Kovalev Drops, Dominates Chilemba: Waits For Ward

DIVS, Ekaterinburg - In his first fight on Russian soil since 2011, IBF/WBO/WBA light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (30-0-1, 26KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over the ultra durable Isaac Chilemba (24-4-2, 10KOs).

Duva: Chilemba a 'Real' Foe For Kovalev; Prepares Him For Ward

His promoter suspects Sergey Kovalev is in for a more difficult fight Monday than the odds indicate. Numerous Internet sports books list Isaac Chilemba as a 16-1 underdog against Russia’s Kovalev, but Kathy Duva envisions Kovalev having more trouble...

Fight Day Weights: Sergey Kovalev 181.6, Isaac Chilemba 182.6

Pursuant to the rules of the International Boxing Federation, Sergey Kovalev and Isaac Chilemba were mandated to take part in a second weigh-in on the morning of their scheduled fight, which takes place later tonight in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Photos b...

Chilemba Ready: I Promised Myself I'd Never Lose To a Russian!

With both fighters making weight, Sergey Kovalev’s Russian homecoming against Isaac Chilemba is ready to go on Monday July 11th. The undefeated and unified WBO/WBA/IBF light heavyweight world champion will be looking to add to his impressive destruc...

Photos: Sergey Kovalev, Isaac Chilemba Ready For Russia War

Kovalev vs. Chilemba Weigh-in photos - Sergey Kovalev and Isaac Chilemba both came in well within the light heavyweight mark for their title fight showdown this Monday evening in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Sunday's pre-fight festivities saw Kovalev (29-0-...

Kovalev, Chilemba Make Weight For Light Heavy Title Clash

Sergey Kovalev and Isaac Chilemba both came in well within the light heavyweight mark for their title fight showdown this Monday evening in Ekaterinburg, Russia. Sunday's pre-fight festivities saw Kovalev (29-0-01, 26KOs) check in at a fighting re...