Sergey Kovalev vs. Artur Mann takes place Friday, April 18 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Watch the fight for FREE worldwide via Boxing News on YouTube and Facebook.
The main card starts at 5:30 PM BST / 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT with ringwalks expected at 9:30 PM BST / 10:30 PM CEST / 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM local time (Saturday in Chelyabinsk).
Where To Watch
Stream: FREE on Boxing News YouTube & Facebook
Global Stream: Available worldwide – browser, app, smart TV
Subscription: None required – no login, no paywall
Russian Broadcast: Match! TV (Domestic coverage)
Start Times
Main Card Starts:
Main Event Ringwalks (Expected):
Main Event – Kovalev vs. Mann (Light-Heavyweight)
Sergey Kovalev
“I am looking forward to having the final fight of my career here in my home of Chelyabinsk. People are excited because it has been a long time since I have been in the ring.”
“Artur Mann is a strong opponent for me to face, so I am also excited to put on a show for those who have supported me in my career.”
“I have been fortunate to travel and make many fans from around the world, so for my supporters in the United States and United Kingdom, it pleases me that they will see my final fight for free on the Boxing News YouTube channel.”
From The Corners
Al Siesta (IBA Pro CEO)
“IBA Pro is proud and honoured to showcase the final fight of Sergey’s legendary career. Sergey is a fighter who has always brought tremendous value and excitement to fans across the globe.”
“It was so important for us at IBA Pro to make this show available for free internationally on the Boxing News YouTube channel – so fans from all over the world can tune in and witness Krusher’s final chapter.”
“We have a full night of action in Chelyabinsk, featuring several of the region’s top emerging talent and some potential stars of the future, so watch this space!”
Full Fight Card
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Sergey Kovalev vs. Artur Mann – light-heavyweight
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Timur Bibilov vs. Joshua Wasike – super middleweight
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Akhmadshokh Makhmadshoevs vs. Artem Pugach – lightweight
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Albina Moldazhanova vs. Nuriyat Alibekova – women’s featherweight (both debuts)
Event Info
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Venue: Chelyabinsk, Russia
Broadcast: LIVE and FREE on Boxing News YouTube & Facebook
Domestic TV: Match! TV (Russia)
Start Time: 5:30 PM BST / 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
Main Event Ringwalk: 9:30 PM BST / 10:30 PM CEST / 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT / 1:30 AM local (Chelyabinsk)
Last Updated on 04/17/2025
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