Sergey Kovalev-Andre Ward: Writers pick winner

How some boxing writers see Saturday’s rematch between unified light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and challenger and former champion Sergey Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs). 

The fight will be televised on HBO pay-per-view, starting at 9 p.m. ET ($64.95 for HD):

Writer (Organization) — Pick

Mike Coppinger (Ring.com) — Ward UD

Joe DePaolo (Washington Post, correspondent) -- Ward UD

Norm Frauenheim (The Ring Magazine) — Kovalev UD

Gilbert Manzano (Las Vegas Review-Journal) — Kovalev SD

Lance Pugmire (Los Angeles Times) — Ward UD

Dan Rafael (ESPN.com) — Ward dec.

Rick Reeno (BoxingScene.com) — Ward UD

Bob Velin (Paste BN Sports) — Kovalev UD

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