The Russian boxer won by unanimous decision (98:92, 98:92 97:93).

The fight took place in Inglewood (USA, California).

For Kovalev, the fight against Pulev became his debut in the first heavyweight division.

Kovalev on the weighing procedure showed 89 kg on the scales.

Pulev's weight is 89.6 kg.

The 39-year-old boxer from Russia has 40 wins (29 by knockout), four losses.

Pulev suffered his first defeat in the professional ring.

He has 16 wins (13 by knockout).

Earlier, former WBC world heavyweight champion Grigory Drozd called Floyd Mayweather the favorite to fight Don Moore.