Jan

Manager: Sergey Kovalev ‘is not a racist’

WBO light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev’s reference to African Americans as “dark-skinned people” during a Russian-language interview was not meant as a negative “for black persons,” according to his manager, Egis Klimas.

Sergey Kovalev eyes March return, Adonis Stevenson

03

Jan

Sergey Kovalev eyes March return, Adonis Stevenson

by Lem Satterfield

WBO light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev could return to the ring in Moscow as early as March, accordingto his manager, Egis Klimas. Kovalev says he wants to fight RING champ Adonis Stevenson in 2014.

Magomed Abdusalamov to begin rehabilitation on Monday

22

Dec

Magomed Abdusalamov to begin rehabilitation on Monday

by Lem Satterfield

Magomed Abdusalamov is expected to begin rehabilitation on Monday, according to his promoter, Nathan Lewkowicz.

Lem’s latest: Klitschko, Povetkin shared rooting interests

13

Aug

Lem’s latest: Klitschko, Povetkin shared rooting interests

by Lem Satterfield

Wladimir Klitschko will defend his RING heavyweight championship against unbeaten Alexander Povetkin on Oct. 5 in Moscow. The two Olympic champs spoke about the fight at a press conference on Monday.

Klitschko-Povetkin kick-off presser scheduled Monday in Moscow

09

Aug

Klitschko-Povetkin kick-off presser scheduled Monday in Moscow

by Lem Satterfield

RING heavweight champ Wladimir Klitschko’s Oct. 5 defense against Alexander Povetkin will be announced during an official press conference on Monday in Moscow.