Ward/Kovalev 2...who wins?

[Master]

Not a conclusive ending, which is a shame. It was definitely low blows too, and the referee jumped in much to early.

Having said that, Ward wasn't rusty this time and he knew what to expect from Kovalevs power. I think Andre worked Kovalev out and Sergei couldn't do anything with him at all. He was getting frustrated, which makes you tired and he was ready to be taken out by Ward at the time of the stoppage.

It looked to me a little bit like Kovalev was looking for a way out.

If you watch when he stands up the cameras caught him smiling. Not a "they screwed me smile" but a "glad that's over" smile. For some reason I can't post pictures on this site or I'd go get one.

There are many ways to interpret a smile and I am sure he would never consciously smile at being glad he lost.