The Official Adonis Stevenson-Tony Bellew RBR & Discussion Thread

[DoktorSleepless]

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Rigondeaux didn't do the same thing over and over again though, he just waited for his opportunity, he was economical. Regardless of the opponent it's pretty clear Stevenson is much more limited.

So doing nothing and waiting is more skillfull than thowing jabs while waiting for the opportunity? Adonys could have easily done that himself if he wanted to, but isn't willing to stink up the joint like Rigo.

[IronDanHamza]

I'm going to try to go to at least 3-4 next year as well. Cotto-Martinez or Canelo, Chavez Jr.-Vera card, mostly for Lomo I would consider a trip to Canada for this one. I've never been and I'd love to go to this one. Superman has grown into one of my favorites. He has a checkered past, but his style just appeals to me.

This taunting and hands at the waist won't fly against Kovalev. I'm sure Sugar Hill will make Adonis aware of that, but he does like to show off to lure his opponent in. Kovalev will make him pay for that.

I'm definitely going to be Canada in August as my relative is getting Married so if by chance it's in August I will without question be going.

I'll also be in LA in April and New York in June so who knows if there's some big fights that are local I might try and get to those.

Just a luck game really

Hopefully they'll be a big fight here in the UK I'll try to get to. Maybe Groves-Froch 2.

[El Angel]

Realistically it should be next.

Both are on good runs and they should strike while the Iron is hot.

100% agree, but if Bute beats Pascal, Stevenson-Bute will be next. Too much money and that's a very, very winnable fight for Stevenson. Put Kovalev on the undercard again and make the bout for the summer.

If Pascal wins like I expect he will, I don't think it will be an issue, as they're friends apparently.

Stevenson doesn't have a bunch of options like he makes it sound in the interview. He won't get Hopkins or Froch next. It's Kovalev or Bute if he beats Pascal.

[-PBP-]

Yeah definitely agree with you there.

Tieing him up inside I think he could definitely win but I don't think he's got the ability. I've seen very little from him on the inside.

Seems like he prefers to stay outside and counter. Very limited offensive arsenal.

[Light_Speed]

So doing nothing and waiting is more skillfull than thowing jabs while waiting for the opportunity? Adonys could have easily done that himself if he wanted to, but isn't willing to stink up the joint like Rigo.

Put it this way : when I watch Stevenson I know what he's gonna do and when he's gonna do it, to the point where it gets boring. I don't see that much versatility and I don't see that much skill, he learned a few techniques and uses them over and over again in a very obvious manner. Even his movement is pretty basic.

[kiaba360]

So doing nothing and waiting is more skillfull than thowing jabs while waiting for the opportunity? Adonys could have easily done that himself if he wanted to, but isn't willing to stink up the joint like Rigo.

Adonis also wasn't fighting a puncher like Nonito either. Let's see what happens when he does face Kovalev. I'm not gonna fault him for fighting more cautiously, if he does in fact choose to do so. It might be the difference between winning and getting decapitated.

[El Angel]

I'm definitely going to be Canada in August as my relative is getting Married so if by chance it's in August I will without question be going.

I'll also be in LA in April and New York in June so who knows if there's some big fights that are local I might try and get to those.

Just a luck game really

Hopefully they'll be a big fight here in the UK I'll try to get to. Maybe Groves-Froch 2.

I have real respect for guys in the UK, you have to stay up till mid morning for almost every major fight card all year. That's hard work, dedication

I live close to Vegas, which is nice, but if Cotto-Martinez goes to NYC and MSG, I might never see Cotto fight live.

The atmosphere for the big fights in UK and Canada just seems to be so much better than our big fights. Did you see the video of the live recording of Groves knocking down Froch? Can feel the emotion through the speakers of my computer

[El Angel]

Well I can scratch that one off my match-up list. Ward should move up and fight the Bute/Pascal winner (if it's Pascal).

Right? I wanted to see Stevenson-Pascal too. You never know though, $$$ make guys do different things than they say.

Ward-Pascal at 175 sounds good too. Winner gets Stevenson-Kovalev winner (in a perfect world).

[IronDanHamza]

I have real respect for guys in the UK, you have to stay up till mid morning for almost every major fight card all year. That's hard work, dedication

I live close to Vegas, which is nice, but if Cotto-Martinez goes to NYC and MSG, I might never see Cotto fight live.

The atmosphere for the big fights in UK and Canada just seems to be so much better than our big fights. Did you see the video of the live recording of Groves knocking down Froch? Can feel the emotion through the speakers of my computer

It's 6:20 right now I have no idea why I'm still awake I've been up since 7am and I have to be up in another 4 or so hours. I'm an old man my body shouldn't be taking this kind of punishment I feel like the fighters

That's just how UK fans are they're passionate. Most males brought up amongst the football culture where being loud, rowdy and supportive is normal

Froch-Kessler was one of the most atmospheric fights I've ever been to. Including Watt-Arguello, Tyson's fights when he came over here, the lot. Only one more so probably being Eubank-Benn.

[kiaba360]

Right? I wanted to see Stevenson-Pascal too. You never know though, $$$ make guys do different things than they say.

Ward-Pascal at 175 sounds good too. Winner gets Stevenson-Kovalev winner (in a perfect world).

Bute/Pascal is for the WBC #1 spot. I can't imagine Pascal giving up the title shot and a big payday, but maybe their friendship is that meaningful.

Adonis and Kovalev are cleaning up the division, who's next???