Sergey Kovalev Odds
Kovalev vs. Ward
Boxing: Saturday, November 19, 2016 (T-Mobile Arena)
Canelo Alvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev odds, betting lines: Picks, optimal predictions from proven boxing insider Peter Kahn already called Sergey Kovalev upsetting Eleider Alvarez in January. Why Wager on Sergey Kovalev Boxing Betting Odds at +135 There are a handful of good reasons to back Sergey Kovalev (30-1-1) this weekend, starting with the fact that he’s got revenge on his mind after suffering his first and only career loss to Ward in November. Kovalev betting odds According to SportsbookReview.com, Canelo Alvarez opened as a -360 favorite, which means you'll need to bet $360 to win $100. Meanwhile, Sergey Kovalev is a +300 underdog, meaning if you bet $100, you could win $300.
The Line: Kovalev +115 / Ward -135 -- Over/Under:Click to Get Latest Betting Odds
Kovalev will be a rough 4 to 1 underdog per the same outfit. That's a bit surprising given Kovalev's size, pedigree and ring accomplishments. He's also regarded by many as the world's best light. The boxing odds at Sportsbookreview.com have Alvarez as a modest -165 favorite (wager $165 to win $100) to defeat the former champion, Kovalev, in their second bout. Kovalev is a +145 underdog.
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Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev fight Saturday night for the WBO World light heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena.
Andre Ward enters this fight with a 30-0 record that includes 15 knockouts. This will be Ward’s fourth fight since 2015, and he’s coming off a August win over Alexander Brand. Ward continues to beat whoever you put in front of him and is simply outboxing his opponent due to his high IQ and ability to make adjustments between rounds. Ward has the power and strength to produce knockouts, but he’s more of a technical fighter who relies on elite defense and taking advantage of his opponents mistakes. Ward doesn’t put himself in danger often, making it extremely tough to beat him, as he’s shown over the course of his career. However, the workload is interesting considering this will be the first time Ward has fought three times in one year since 2009. This will also be Ward’s first fight in Las Vegas.
Sergey Kovalev enters this fight with a 30-0-1 record that includes 26 knockouts. This will be Kovalev’s fifth fight since 2015, and he’s coming off a July win over Isaac Chilemba. Kovalev will also make his third fight of the year and will be putting his belt on the line for the ninth time. Even at 33 years old, Kovalev is one of the best power punchers in the world and has a knockout percentage of 84 percent to back that up. But Kovalev is most dangerous because he picks his spots and sets his opponent up for this power shots that have hurt many notable fighters in the past. Kovalev isn’t a free swinger and it’s only a matter of time before he tests that chin. On the flipside, Kovalev can be hit and has had defensive issues in the past. This will be Kovalev’s third fight in Las Vegas.
This is possibly going to be the best fight of the year and you could make a strong case for either side. Kovalev has the clear advantage in power that tips the scales of the fight considering he can end this bout at any moment. Ward also hasn’t fought great competition recently and has never seen a guy as powerful as Kovalev at any point. On the other side of the coin, Ward has a higher boxing IQ, is more versatile and is the quicker mover, which are sure to keep Kovalev on his toes. Kovalev isn’t going to be able to lineup his target and punch him to the canvas.
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I usually like picking the power punchers given that they can end things with one good shot and don’t need to win all 12 rounds, but Ward is the better boxer between the two. Ward can win multiple ways and has the timing, movement and athleticism to give Kovalev issues.
Kovalev loses his first fight and Ward remains unbeaten.
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Boxers Canelo Alvarez, the unified middleweight champion, and Sergey Kovalev, the light-heavyweight champion, square off Saturday, Nov. 2, for the WBO light heavyweight championship. Alvarez is moving up two weight classes for the battle.
Alvarez, 29, enters with a 51-1-2 record, with 35 KOs, while Kovalev, 36, has a record of 34-3-1, with 29 KOs.
Per BetMGM, Alvarez (-400) is the heavy favorite for the match over Kovalev (+275). The oddsmakers also lean to the match going nine rounds or more, with odds there being set at -228 – less than nine rounds has been set at +160.
On the outright bet of whether the fight will go the full 12 rounds, BetMGM lists has yes (-134) as the favorite, although no (-106) isn’t far behind.
Are you new to sports betting? Odds on Alvarez at -400 imply he has an 80% likelihood to win the fight. It, however, doesn’t pay well when odds get that into a negative-moneyline. A $10 wager on Alvarez to win outright pays just a $2.50 profit.
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Are you feeling an upset in favor of Kovalev with the outright victory? At +275, you’d land a $27.50 profit for every $10 wagered if he pulls off the upset victory. The oddsmakers’ odds indicate that has a 26.67% likely chance to occur.
Where can I watch Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev fight?
This pay-per-view will not be able to be purchased normally, as it’s going to be streamed exclusively on DAZN, which can be streamed on Amazon Fire, AppleTV, Roku, Google Chromecast, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, iOS and Android.
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You can also access it online through DAZN.com and users of Comcast can sign up for DAZN on XfinityFlex.
When do Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev fight?
The fight is scheduled for November 2, 2019
Where do Canelo Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev fight?
MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada will host the event
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