Former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev shared his thoughts on his opponent Artur Mann in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net.
Artur Mann is the most serious and exciting of the proposed opponents for an interesting and engaging fight. There were other options, but those guys were weak. Facing a competitor requires a different mindset. That's why I chose him. Also, he’s technical, strong, and experienced. Preparation for him will be more thorough.
It has been announced that Kovalev will have his farewell fight on April 19 against Mann from Germany. The Russian fighter has a professional record of 35 wins (29 by knockout), five losses, and one draw. Mann's record includes 22 wins, 13 of which were by knockout, and four losses.
