Kovalev stops Yarde in 11
Sergey Kovalev retained the WBO Light Heavyweight title with a thrilling 11th round stoppage over previously undefeated mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde at Traktor Sport Palace in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Kovalev boxed well over the 1st half of the fight, and got out to an early lead. In round seven, Yarde started working the body. The very next round, …