Eleider Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev (1st meeting)

Sergey Kovalev 174 lbs lost to Eleider Alvarez 175 lbs by KO at 2:45 in round 7 of 12

• Date: 2018-08-04
• Location: Mark G. Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
• Referee: David Fields
• Judge: Lynne Carter 59-55
• Judge: Joseph Pasquale 59-55
• Judge: Carlos Ortiz Jr 58-56

• WBO World Light Heavyweight Title (2nd defense of Kovalev)
• IBA World Light Heavyweight Title (1st defense of Kovalev)

Notes

• Kovalev down three times in round 7.
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See Also

• Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez (2nd meeting)

Preceded by: Kovalev vs. Shabranskyy

IBA Light Heavyweight Title Fight # 21

Succeeded by: Current