Light heavyweight boxer Sergey Kovalev was issued a medical suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after his technical knockout loss to Canelo Alvarez, the organization announced Monday afternoon.
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Alvarez holds world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He will take time to recalibrate before deciding who to fight next.
Canelo Alvarez won a fourth world title in a fourth division with a resounding victory over Sergey Kovalev in their WBO light heavyweight title fight Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.
Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez can strengthen his legacy with a victory over WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev on Saturday in their title fight in Las Vegas.
Evan Holyfield, 22, will meet Nick Winstead on the Canelo Alvarez-Sergey Kovalev undercard Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Kovalev, 36, is drawing on experience and skill to beat the almighty Canelo Alvarez on Saturday instead of the brute punching power that propelled him atop the light heavyweight division.
Canelo Alvarez is eyeing a fourth world title in four weight classes when he fights light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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