Jul

Curtis Stevens parts ways with Main Events

Curtis Stevens, the former middleweight title challenger promoted by Main Events since early 2013, has parted ways with the New Jersey-based company.

What’s next for Sergey Kovalev after TKO loss to Andre Ward?

21

Jun

What’s next for Sergey Kovalev after TKO loss to Andre Ward?

by Mike Coppinger

Whom will Sergey Kovalev face in his comeback fight? And when will it take place? Some details here on the former light heavyweight champ’s future plans.

What’s the excuse for not liking Andre Ward now?

18

Jun

What’s the excuse for not liking Andre Ward now?

by Andreas Hale

Despite stopping Sergey Kovalev and solidifying his spot as the best boxer on the planet, Andre Ward is still not universally appreciated (but he should be).

Sergey Kovalev believes he overtrained for first bout with Andre Ward

17

Jun

Sergey Kovalev believes he overtrained for first bout with Andre Ward

by Mike Coppinger

Kovalev wasn’t happy with his training camp for his first meeting with Ward, but the Russian is confident he’s remedied the issues.

Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev set to make vastly different purses

16

Jun

Andre Ward, Sergey Kovalev set to make vastly different purses

by Mike Coppinger

Sergey Kovalev is none too pleased about the disparity in purses he and Andre Ward stand to earn for Saturday’s HBO Pay-Per-View rematch in Las Vegas.

Notebook: Tension reaches boiling point at Ward-Kovalev presser

16

Jun

Notebook: Tension reaches boiling point at Ward-Kovalev presser

by Mike Coppinger

Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev don’t like each other one bit but the distaste doesn’t stop there. It even extends to their trainers, managers and promoters.

Main Events puts Ward on social media blast for skipping ‘Face Off’

07

May

Main Events puts Ward on social media blast for skipping ‘Face Off’

by Michael Woods

It looks and feels like there is legit bad blood between Main Events/Sergey Kovalev and Roc Nation/Andre Ward as they trek toward the Ward-Kovalev rematch on June 16.

Magomedov to face Arias on Ward-Kovalev II undercard

28

Apr

Magomedov to face Arias on Ward-Kovalev II undercard

by Francisco Salazar

Middleweight contenders Arif Magomedov and Luis Arias will square off in support of Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev II on June 17 in Las Vegas.

Sullivan Barrera: ‘I just want to show that I am the best.’

14

Apr

Sullivan Barrera: ‘I just want to show that I am the best.’

by Francisco Salazar

Although he might not be in line for a title shot soon, light heavyweight Sullivan Barrera has all his focus on Saturday night’s opponent, Paul Parker.