Kovalev – Melikuziev on January 30 in Moscow

Former three-time world light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs) will play his next fight on January 30 at the Luzhniki Arena in Moscow against the young prospect of the silver medalist of the Olympic Games in Rio Bektemir Melikuziev (6-0, 5 KOs ) from Uzbekistan. Viewers will find a classic confrontation between the former champion and possibly a rising star.

Previously, Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) was announced as Crusher’s rival. The opponents were supposed to meet eight months ago, but this was prevented by a pandemic. Now the Cuban will not be able to come to Russia. But his replacement looks even stronger, despite the fact that Melikuziev spent only six fights in the pro ring.

The fight Kovalev – Melikuziev is scheduled for 12 rounds and will be held within the contractual limit of 81 kilograms.

Recall that Kovalev, having signed a contract for a fight with Canelo, provided himself with the conditions that in case of defeat, the DAZN platform will organize two more fights for him and he will receive $ 2.5 million for each of them.