The boxing world reacts to the Andre Ward controversial stoppage of Sergey Kovalev in Las Vegas in the pair’s rematch.

The boxing world went into overdrive following Andre Ward’s stoppage over Sergey Kovalev in their second fight and talk surrounding the fight is in full flow since.

Leading up to the stoppage, some indicated that they thought Ward had landed a number of low blows before the decisive punch that closed the show.

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Ward was ahead on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage it must be noted – as well as having Sergey Kovalev in bad trouble throughout the closing round.

Here’s a taste of what the boxing world have been saying regarding the Andre Ward controversial stoppage at Mandalay Bay:

Just watched #WardKovalev2 fight, thought Kovalev would win this time but Ward had him going r8 and Krusher was exhausted #lowblows-excuse

— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) June 18, 2017

Kovalev was tiring badly,rocked to his boots.
He moaned about low blows during the fight yet DIDN’T COMPLAIN when stopped… #wardkovalev2

— Dave Coldwell (@davidcoldwell) June 18, 2017

Ward is a monster, right hand cemetary. #WardKovalev2 pic.twitter.com/fkDQoI8skT

— Punch-Drunk Pauly (@punchdrunkpauly) June 18, 2017

Its time for him to retire #WardKovalev2 #boxing @HBOboxing pic.twitter.com/tLHu5ibX95

— QtheSportsGuru (@QtheSportsGuru) June 18, 2017

What we gonna say now about Ward? #WardKovalev2

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) June 18, 2017

I don’t know many others that would beat Kovalev though. And fighting Ward twice has only made him better. IMO. #boxing #WardKovalev2

— Raging Babe (@RagingBabe) June 18, 2017

Time for Vic Drachulic to hang em up. Just allowed 3 straight illegal punches & then a punch after the bell.#RigondeauxFlores #WardKovalev2

— Michael Montero (@MonteroOnBoxing) June 18, 2017

Agree with @PaulMalignaggi 100%
The ref robbed us of a fitting conclusion to an elite level fight.
Should’ve given a 10count #WardKovalev2

— Dave Coldwell (@davidcoldwell) June 18, 2017

They weren’t low blows. Borderline & they don’t hurt, I know! Kovalev quit! Ward shook him with the right hand & was breaking him up anyway

— matthew macklin (@mattmacklin) June 18, 2017

Wow, right on Max!!! Correct. KOVALEV WANTED OUT. And STOP with this low blow BS. Ward just beat the will and heart out of Kovalev. Period.

— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) June 18, 2017

They robbed Kovalev in the first fight. They let Ward nut shot his way to a win & had him ahead on the cards again. Talk about a loaded deck

— Tommy ‘Guru’ Allan (@TomBoxingAsylum) June 18, 2017

Game recognize game. Champs recognize champs.???#WardKovalev pic.twitter.com/A7ZAYOjzRs

— HBOboxing (@HBOboxing) June 18, 2017

Welp that settles it. #WardKovalev pic.twitter.com/HKtZi72Eco

— Asha ⁶ (@PlanetAsha) June 18, 2017

Best I’ve seen ward in years 2nite..ward was much better in rematch and kovalev was same old kovalev..the bully got bullied end off

— WALSHY (@BoxingFanaticUk) June 18, 2017