Kovalev turns on style

Russia’s Sergey Kovalev came up with a masterful performance to overwhelm 49-year-old Bernard Hopkins, who finally looked his age in their light heavyweight unification bout in Atlantic City on Saturday.

American Hopkins, who turns 50 in January, was knocked down in the first but survived all 12 rounds despite being put under constant pressure by the 31-year-old Kovalev, who walked away from the lop-sided fight with a unanimous decision.

The Florida-based Russian added the IBF and WBA titles to his WBO crown after he was awarded the fight by 120-106, 120-107 and 120-107 margins on the judges scorecards.