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Sergey Kovalev-Sullivan Barrera card on April 25 canceled

The show featuring Sergey Kovalev vs. Sullivan Barrera, set for April 25 in Indio, California, has been canceled because of coronavirus.

Another card is officially off.

The show featuring Sergey Kovalev vs. Sullivan Barrera, scheduled for April 25 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, has been canceled because of the coronavirus threat.

Promoter Golden Boy Promotions made the announcement in a news release.

“Whether it’s in Riverside County or Los Angeles County, it is clear that we must take every precaution to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19,” said Oscar De La Hoya, chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “We lament the hardship this has caused for our fighters, partners, employees and state officials, and we look forward to providing better news in the coming weeks.

Said Paul Ryan, General Manager of Fantasy Springs: “The health of our guests and Golden Boy’s athletes is our top priority. This week we’ve seen professional sports leagues err on the side of caution, from the NBA and college basketball to the PGA and Major League Baseball, and we’re doing the same. It’s the right thing to do, and we look forward to having another stellar Golden Boy card here in the future.”

The news release said Golden Boy plans to return to the casino. “A new date for Golden Boy Boxing at Fantasy Springs will be announced as soon as is reasonably possible,” it read.

Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs) is coming off an 11th-round knockout loss against Canelo Alvarez that cost him his light heavyweight title in November.

Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) lost a 10-round decision to Jesse Hart in June.

Sergey Kovalev vs. Sullivan Barrera reportedly set for April 25

Sergey Kovalev reportedly will return to the ring against Sullivan Barrera on April 25 in Indio, California on DAZN.

Sergey Kovalev evidently isn’t finished.

“Krusher” is scheduled to return to the ring against light heavyweight contender Sullivan Barrera on April 25 at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California on DAZN, according to multiple reports.

The 12-round bout reportedly will be contested at a catch weight of 180 pounds, five more than the light heavyweight limit. Kovalev will be 37 at the time of the fight, Barrera 38.

Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs) is coming off an 11th-round knockout loss to Canelo Alvarez that earned him a fortune but cost him his 175-pound title on Nov. 2. The fight was close on the cards at the time of the stoppage.

The Russian was arrested and charged for driving under the influence last month. He also faces possible jail time for allegedly assaulting a woman in Big Bear, California in December 2018. That case has yet to be adjudicated.

Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) has lost two of his last three fights, a decision to Jesse Hart in June and an 11th-round stoppage against Dmitry Bivol last March. The Cuban outpointed less-accomplished Sean Monaghan between those fights.