Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev will meet for the second time to measure force on Saturday June 17, 2017. In this bout, which is the most important of the month, the World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight will be on the line. 

The first fight took place on November 19, 2016 was very close that ended in a closed unanimous decision 114-113 for “SOG”, who had been knocked down in round two.   

Both boxers expect a different fight on Saturday, Ward says I am better prepared fir this fight. Kovalev is a great boxer, but this time there will be not leave no doubt I will reaffirm what happened last fight. On his part, “The Krusher” believes he dominated his opponent and expects “greater control” in this fight to leave no doubt on the judges score card. 

The officials for this fight were appointed by Nevada State Athletic Commission, Tony Weeks as referee, while Glenn Feldman, Dave Moretti and Steve Weisfeld will be scoring the actions.

 In addition to the WBA Super Middleweight Championship the International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization titles at stake.