Sergey Kovalev to battle Marcus Browne

WBO Light Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev will defend against Marcus Browne later this Summer, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

The sources declined to speak on the record because the fight is not yet signed, but the HBO-televised bout is likely to take place as soon as June 23 but not later than the end of the July. It is expected to take place at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, site of Kovalev’s most recent two fights.