Friday, April 7, 2017

Ward-Kovalev press tour begins Monday



New York, NY – On Monday, April 10 in New York City, Andre “SOG” Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) will formally address the media with details surrounding Ward vs. Kovalev 2: “The Rematch”. The championship event will take place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. 


What: 
Ward-Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” – New York City Press Conference

Who:
Andre “S.O.G.” Ward – Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev – Former Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion 
James Prince – Manager of Andre Ward
Josh Dubin – Manager of Andre Ward
Daniel Bagdasarov – Egis Klimas’s Assistant
Michael Yormark - Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy
Kathy Duva – CEO of Main Events

Where:
Le Parker Meridien - Estrela Penthouse
119 W 56th St.
New York, NY 10019

Date:
Monday, April 10, 2017                   

Time:
10:00 a.m. ET – Media Arrival/Brunch Served
10:30 a.m. ET – Press Conference Begins


Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, April 11 in Oakland, Andre “SOG” Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) will formally address the media with details surrounding Ward vs. Kovalev 2: “The Rematch”. The championship event will take place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. 

What: 
Ward-Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” – Oakland Press Conference

Who:
Andre “S.O.G.” Ward – Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev – Former Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion 
Virgil Hunter – Trainer of Andre Ward
James Prince – Manager of Andre Ward
Egis Klimas – Manager of Sergey Kovalev
Michael Yormark - Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy
Kathy Duva – CEO of Main Events

Where:
Oakland Marriott – Grand Ballroom (First Floor)
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

Date:
Tuesday, April 11, 2017                   

Time:
12:00 p.m. PT – Media Arrival/Lunch Served
12:30 p.m. PT – Press Conference Begins



Los Angeles, CA – On Wednesday, April 12 in Los Angeles, Andre “SOG” Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) will formally address the media with details surrounding Ward vs. Kovalev 2: “The Rematch”. The championship event will take place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. 

What: 
Ward-Kovalev 2: “The Rematch” – Los Angeles Press Conference

Who:
Andre “S.O.G.” Ward – Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion
Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev – Former Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion 
Virgil Hunter – Trainer of Andre Ward
James Prince – Manager of Andre Ward
Egis Klimas – Manager of Sergey Kovalev
Michael Yormark - Roc Nation President & Chief of Branding and Strategy
Kathy Duva – CEO of Main Events

Where:
The Hollywood Roosevelt – Blossom Ballroom
7000 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Date:
Wednesday, April 12, 2017                   

Time:
12:00 p.m. PT – Media Arrival/Lunch Served
12:30 p.m. PT – Press Conference Begins


Ward vs. Kovalev 2: “The Rematch,” a 12-round mega-fight for the WBO/IBF/WBA light heavyweight championships, is presented by Roc Nation Sports, Main Events, Andre Ward Promotions, Krusher Promotions and Corona Extra, and is sponsored by Monster Products and Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The championship event takes place Saturday, June 17 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

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