Russian boxer Sergei Kovalev will not finish his career after the second defeat from the American Andre Ward. This was told by athlete promoter Katie Duva. Her words lead "R-Sport" on Sunday, June 18. "Kovalev will hold the next fight in the fall. He's fine, "Duva said, without specifying who would be his next rival. On the night of June 18, Kovalev lost to Ward TKO in the eighth round.
Referee Tony Weeks decided to stop the fight after the Russian stopped defending after a series of strikes opponent, some of which fell below the belt. After the fight, Wicks admitted that he mistakenly stopped the fight, and Ward acted against the rules. Kovalev suffered a second consecutive defeat in his career, both from Ward. He won 30 wins with one draw. Ward won all 32 bouts in his professional career (16 KOs).
Original article: The promoter Kovaleva told about the future career of the boxer.