Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev are reportedly going to fight again.
The highly-anticipated rematch will take place June 17th at the Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports.
The "S.O.G." looks to retain the WBA/IBF/WBO light heavyweight titles he earned back in November, after winning a controversial - yet unanimous - decision victory over "Krusher."
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Ward (31-0, 15 KO) was recently named the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the sport by Ring Magazine. Kovalev (31-1-1, 26 KO) is right behind him in the No. 2 spot.
Boxing fans and pundits alike have been clamoring for a rematch since their first bout ended, as many felt Kovalev was the rightful winner. The powerful Russian controlled much of the early action, scoring a 2nd round knockdown with a stunning right hand.
But as the fight progressed, Ward turned the tide, wearing down his opponent with thudding body shots and raking overhand rights. After 12 rounds of action, all three judges ringside scored the bout 114-113 in favor of the Oakland native.
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