Kovalev Vs. This Friday: Start times, streaming info, full fight cards

Sergei Kovalev vs. Altul Man will be held in Chelyabinsk, Russia on Friday, April 18th. wFight free all over the world via boxing news on YouTube and Facebook.

The main card starts at 5:30pm BST/6:30 PM CEST/12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT, followed by 9:30 PM BST/10:30 PM CEST/4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT/1:30 AM local time (Chelyabinsk Saturday).

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Where to see

stream: free Boxing News YouTube & Facebook
Global Stream: Available worldwide – Browsers, apps, smart TVs
Subscription: No need – Login, no paywall
Russia’s broadcast: Match! Television (domestic coverage)

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Start time

Starting the main card:

Main Event Ring Walk (Predicted):

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Main Event – Kovalev vs. Man (Light Heavyweight)

Sergei Kovarev

“I look forward to the final battle of my career at my home in Chelyabinsk. People are excited because it’s been a long time since I was in the ring.”

“Artur Mann is a powerful opponent I face, so I’m also excited to hold a show for the people who have supported me in my career.”

“I’ve been fortunate to have many fans from all over the world, so for US and UK supporters, I can watch my final fight for free on my Boxing News YouTube channel.”

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From the corner

Nap (I was a professional CEO)

“IBA Pro is proud and honored to show off the final battle of Sergei’s legendary career. Sergei is a fighter jet that has always brought great value and excitement to fans around the world.”

“For us at IBA Pro, it was extremely important to make this show available internationally free on our Boxing News YouTube channel, so fans around the world can witness the final chapter of Krushire.”

“We’re taking an overnight action in Chelyabinsk. Look at this space as it features some of the region’s top emerging talent and potential stars of the future!”

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Full Fight Card

• Sergey Kovalev vs. Artur Mann – Light Heavyweight

• Timur Bibilov vs. Joshua Wasike – Super Middleweight

• Akhmadshokh Makhmadshoevs vs. Artem Pugach -Lightweight

• Albina Moldazhanova Vs. Nuriyat Alibekova – Women’s Featherweight (both debut)

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Event information

Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025
Venue: Chelyabinsk, Russia
Broadcast: Live and free YouTube & Facebook with Boxing News
Domestic TV: Match! TV (Russia)
Starting time: 5:30pm BST / 6:30 PM CEST / 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
Main Event Ring Walk: 9:30pm BST / 10:30pm CEST / 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT / 1:30am Local (Chelyabinsk)