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Breakdown: Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez fight preview and prediction

This Saturday is the return of one of boxing’s notable names today when Sergey Kovalev (32-2-1; 28 KOs) takes on Eleider Alvarez (23-0; 11 KOs). The fight is for the WBO Light Heavyweight (175 lbs.) title. Ring Magazine ranks Kovalev at #1 in the division, #9 pound for pound, with Alvarez as the #5 Light Heavyweight. The fight takes place this Saturday, August 4 and airs on HBO with a fight time of 10:00 p.m. ET. Also on the broadcast is WBA Light Heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol vs. Isaac Chilemba.

How do these two stack up?