Former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev discussed his disappointing fight against Robin Safar in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net. He explained the reasons behind his lackluster performance.
I trained well for the fight with Robin Safar. However, the two-year hiatus took a toll. It was such a long pause that on the day of the fight, I woke up feeling burned out, unable to cope with my emotions. It turned out to be a disaster. I had no energy left and felt empty going into the ring. It was like I had already fought in the locker room. I felt like a vegetable in the ring and couldn’t offer anything.
Sergey Kovalev exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
For context, in 2024, Sergey Kovalev lost to Robin Safar by unanimous decision after a knock down in the tenth round.
