WBO world light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs), has no intention of becoming unemployed now that he has become a champion, and the 35-year-old champion has made known through social networks his interest in a unification fight against his compatriot Artur Beterbiev in the near future.
“I want to fight my next fight as soon as possible, and the most possible date would be in May. A confrontation against Beterbiev is one that many boxing fans want. It would be an interesting fight for the fans, and me for me too,” Kovalev posted.
“We stick to the plan, and I feel ready to face any middleweight in the world, including Artur Beterbiev. If our plan does not lead to a duel against Beterbiev in May, we will do it later. But this fight will take place, I can assure you,” Kovalev added.
Kovalev’s promoter, Kathy Duva, recently told Sky Sports that the British boxer Callum Smith was also among the list of potential opponents for his client.
“As my friend Barry Hearn well knows, Callum Smith has been on our wish list for a long time. Sergey is now back on top of the division. He has never avoided fighting anyone.” Duva told.
“As far as we are concerned, the contenders should all line up and he will take them one at a time. It’s refreshing to see a young champion who is willing to challenge himself. I know that Sergey respects that and so do I. That’s what boxing should be about.” the American promoter added.
Sergey Kovalev won back his WBO light heavyweight title from Eleider Alvarez. (Source:www.3kingsboxing.com)
Kovalev won back his WBO light heavyweight title from Eleider Alvarez after winning the rematch by a unanimous decision in Texas, earlier this month.
The Russian controlled the pace throughout the fight, with two judges scoring Kovalev 116-112, and the third not giving Alvarez a single round, scoring the fight 120-108.
Kovalev was the aggressor right from the beginning landing 213 punches compared to just 111 by Alvarez, who suffered his first defeat.
The Russian fought through a couple of periods of fatigue similar to those that cost in the first loss to Alvarez in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last summer but finished the fight with a flourish.
