Sky picks up rights to Kovalev v Ward

UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has acquired rights for the light-heavyweight bout between Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward.

Russia’s Kovalev will put his IBF, WBA Super and WBO world titles on the line against American Ward at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the US on November 19.

Sky will broadcast live coverage of the fight via its Sky Sports channels.

Kovalev has a record of 30 professional wins and one draw, with 26 knockouts to his name, while Ward has won all 30 of his bouts, 15 of which were knockouts.