Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde LIVE: stream and TV information, round-by-round updates, undercard results
Sergey Kovalev didn’t want to fight Anthony Yarde – but that’s the reality for ‘Krusher’ in Chelyabinsk, Russia as the Brit travels for his first world title shot.
The Russian was set on a fight with Canelo Alvarez, but even $1 million to Yarde to step aside wasn’t enough.
Here, we learn just how good Yarde is, with no evidence from his professional or amateur career yet to suggest is in Kovalev’s class.
We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view.
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- 24 August 2019 14:23
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When and where is the fight?
The fight is on August 24 and takes place at the Traktor Sport Palace in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
The fight is scheduled to start at around 7:45pm UK time, with a packed undercard kicking off at 5pm.
When is the ring walk?
Unlike most fights, there is a provisional ring walk time of 7:30pm, so plan your evenings accordingly with that in mind.
What channel is it on and is there a live stream?
You can follow all the action on BT Sport 2, with a live stream available on the app for mobile devices.
US fans can watch the fight on ESPN+.
Undercard
- Aleksei Papin vs Ilunga Makabu
- Evgeny Romanov vs TBA
- Eduard Skavynskyi vs Idd Pialari
- Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu vs Abdulaziz Kunert
- Erzhan Turgumbekov vs Heorhii Lashko
- Meiirim Nursultanov vs Artur Osipov
- Enriko Gogokhia vs TBA
- Grigory Varasyan vs Alexey Tukhtarov
Odds
Kovalev 1/2 (KO: 5/4, PTS: 3/1)
Draw 25/1
Yarde 13/8 (KO: 2/1, PTS: 8/1)
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