Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev are two of the best in the world at what they do. Sergey Kovalev is an unparalleled knockout puncher, who either puts his opponents away or hurts them so badly that they have no choice but to enter survival mode. Andre Ward is one of boxing's greatest scientists, a poised and intelligent fighter who specializes not only in neutralizing his opponents, but in changing his own style at will. Ward can brawl, he can box, he can counter, and he can swarm. What he cannot do, however, is overlook Sergey Kovalev.

In this video I have laid out what I see as the three essential keys to victory for Andre Ward in this fantastic boxing event. Watch it. Enjoy it. And if you happen to be Sergey Kovalev: I mean nothing by it, honest. Please don't hurt me.

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