Sergey Kovalev returns to action in New York City against Vyacheslav Shanbranskyy

THE feared Sergey Kovalev (30-2-1, 26 KOs) returns tomorrow night (November 25) as he battles heavy-handed Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (19-1, 16 KOs) for a vacant light-heavyweight title in a scheduled 12-rounder.

Following a light-heavyweight title reign that spanned more than three years and featured eight successful defenses, polished Russian knockout artist Kovalev, 34, is eager to reclaim the belts he lost in 2016 to future Hall of Famer Andre Ward.

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