Sergey Kovalev and Robin Sirwan Safar will meet in a cruiserweight undercard match at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout serves as a prelude to the evening’s main event between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Kovalev, a former champion with a professional career starting in 2009, ...
Kovalev, a former champion with a professional career starting in 2009, steps back into the ring following a win against Tervel Pulev last year. Safar turned pro in 2017 and remains undefeated, coming off a recent victory over DeShon Webster last month. Both fighters will contest in the cruiserweight division, scaling up from their previous lighter classes which brings an intriguing aspect of adaptation to heavier opposition.
Live coverage for the Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-05-18 | 12:00 | 16:00 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-05-18 | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-05-18 | 17:00 | 21:00 |
| Australia | 2024-05-19 | 04:00 | 08:00 |
The Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar boxing match is set for today, May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ring walk for this cruiserweight bout is scheduled for 04:00 PM EST. However, please note that the timing might change depending on how long earlier fights last.
This event is part of an undercard with Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury headlining the main event later in the evening.
For those interested in watching the fight, streaming options are available online. Make sure to check start times for your specific country to catch all the action live.
You can watch Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar via DAZN.
| Region | Monthly Subscription | Annual Subscription | PPV Price |
| USA | $19,99 on a 12-month contract or $24,99 month-to-month | $224,99 | $69,99 |
| Canada | $24,99 per month | $199,99 | $69,99 |
| UK and Ireland | £9,99 on a 12-month contract or £19,99 month-to-month | £99,99 | £24,99 |
| Australia | 13,99 AUD | — | $34,99 |
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| Method of victory | Sergey Kovalev | Robin Sirwan Safar |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.7 (+270) | 2.5 (+155) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.2 (+420) | 4.5 (+350) |
Sergey Kovalev enters as the favorite with odds at 2.2, or +125, hinting a slight expected win over Robin Sirwan Safar, who stands at 1.7, or -148. A bettors’ favorite, Kovalev could fetch $125 on a successful $100 bet. On the knockout front, Kovalev’s odds are set at 3.7 (+270), suggesting a less probable KO win compared to Safar's 2.5 (+155). If you're leaning towards a decision victory, Kovalev’s rate at 5.2 (+420) offers a higher return against Safar’s 4.5 (+350).