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Breakdown: Sergey Kovalev vs. Vyacheslav Shabranskyy fight preview and prediction

This Saturday, one of boxing's most dangerous KO artists is in action when Sergey Kovalev (30-2-1; 26 KO) faces Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (19-1; 16 KO). The winner will claim the vacant WBO Light Heavyweight title. The fight will air live on HBO this Saturday, November 25 with a fight time of 10:00 p.m. ET. Kovalev vs. Shabranskyy headlines a triple-header that also includes Sullivan Barrera vs. Felix Valera in another good Light Heavyweight match-up, plus Jason Sosa vs. Robinson Castellanos.

How do these two stack up?

Kovalev: 34 years old | 6'0” | 72" reach | orthodox stance
Shabranskyy: 30 years old | 6'3" | 75" reach | orthodox stance

What have these two done recently?