Athletistic/ Boxing. Former undisputed world boxing champion in the first welterweight category Konstantin Tszyu congratulated former world light heavyweight champion Sergei Kovalev on resuming his boxing career.

“I want to congratulate Sergey on his return to the ring. He is quite capable of great achievements at the age of 39, his own motivation will play a key role: if so, then he will be able to play for many more years to come. He can compete and compete for the championship belt in the new for his weight. With the first win, he has already laid the foundation for that,” Tszyu said.

On May 14, 2022, 39-year-old Sergey Kovalev defeated Bulgarian Tervel Pulev by unanimous decision. This fight was the first for Kovalev after a 2.5-year break and debut – in the first heavyweight category.

The Russian has recorded 35 career wins with 4 losses and a draw. For Tervel Pulev, Kovalev’s loss was the first of his career, before the Bulgarian beat his rivals 16 times.