Why The First Kovalev Fight Changed Everything: Andre Ward's Never Before Told Stories

ByALL THE SMOKE FIGHT 20/01/2026

Andre Ward opens up in this special bonus edition of WARD ROOM like never before about the lead-up, drama, and everything surrounding his first fight with Sergey Kovalev. From lawsuits and missed fights with Gennady Golovkin, to HBOâ€™s pressure, to the shocking reality of having his knee drained just two hours before walking into the ring, this is a special you donâ€™t want to miss.

Ward breaks down the knockdown, the headlines calling Kovalev a â€œmonster,â€ the behind-the-scenes tension with his team, and how he found the strength to push through adversity and win one of the most defining fights of his career.

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