Best fights of Sergey Kovalev
Over 16 years as a professional, Sergey Kovalev has compiled a 36-5-1 (30) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sergey Kovalev defeats Eleider Álvarez in their 2nd fight
On February 2, 2019 Sergey Kovalev fought Eleider Álvarez for the WBO light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Kovalev was 35 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Álvarez was 34 with a record of 24-0. Kovalev was coming off a loss, while Álvarez was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Kovalev won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Sergey Kovalev KOs Jean Pascal
On March 14, 2015 Sergey Kovalev defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against Jean Pascal. Kovalev was 31 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Pascal was 32 with a record of 29-2-1. Kovalev was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Kovalev stopped Jean Pascal via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
3. Sergey Kovalev stops Jean Pascal in their 2nd fight
On January 30, 2016 Sergey Kovalev defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against Jean Pascal. It was their second meeting. Kovalev was 32 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Pascal was 33 with a record of 30-3-1. Kovalev was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Pascal was coming off a win. Kovalev stopped Jean Pascal via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
4. Sergey Kovalev KOs Nathan Cleverly
On August 17, 2013 Sergey Kovalev fought Nathan Cleverly for the WBO light heavyweight title. Kovalev was 30 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Cleverly was 26 with a record of 26-0. Kovalev was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Cleverly was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Kovalev stopped Nathan Cleverly via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
5. Sergey Kovalev loses to Canelo Álvarez via KO
On November 2, 2019 Sergey Kovalev defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Canelo Álvarez. Kovalev was 36 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Álvarez was 29 with a record of 52-1-2. Kovalev was on a 2-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Kovalev via KO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
6. Sergey Kovalev defeats Isaac Chilemba
On July 11, 2016 Sergey Kovalev defended his WBA (Super), IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against Isaac Chilemba. Kovalev was 33 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Chilemba was 29 with a record of 24-3-2. Kovalev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Chilemba was coming off a loss. Kovalev won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Sergey Kovalev KOs Anthony Yarde
On August 24, 2019 Sergey Kovalev defended his WBO and EBP (Super) light heavyweight titles against Anthony Yarde. Kovalev was 36 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Yarde was 28 with a record of 18-0. Kovalev was coming off a win and Yarde was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Kovalev stopped Anthony Yarde via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. Sergey Kovalev KOs Igor Mikhalkin
On March 3, 2018 Sergey Kovalev, the WBO and EBP (Super) light heavyweight champion, met Igor Mikhalkin, the IBO light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Kovalev was 34 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Mikhalkin was 32 with a record of 21-1. Kovalev was coming off a win and Mikhalkin was on a 10-fight winning streak. Kovalev stopped Igor Mikhalkin via TKO in the 7th round. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
9. Sergey Kovalev KOs Vyacheslav Shabranskyy
On November 25, 2017 Sergey Kovalev fought Vyacheslav Shabranskyy for the vacant WBO, IBA, inaugural EBP (Super), and EBP light heavyweight titles. Kovalev was 34 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Shabranskyy was 30 with a record of 19-1. Kovalev was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Shabranskyy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kovalev stopped Vyacheslav Shabranskyy via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
10. Sergey Kovalev defeats Bernard Hopkins
On November 8, 2014 Sergey Kovalev, the WBO light heavyweight champion, met Bernard Hopkins, the WBA (Super) and IBF light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Kovalev was 31 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Hopkins was 49 with a record of 55-6-2. Kovalev was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Hopkins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kovalev won via unanimous decision. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.