Is Stevenson trying to duck Kovalev?

[US Dirk Killer]

He said that the fight isn't big enough/the time isn't right for the fight.
WTF is that supposed to mean?
Milking time?
Can't wait for this to Quillin up when Kovalev becomes HBO's boy

[bojangles1987]

Definitely taking a page from the Peter Quillin manual on ducking. Hopefully Stevenson is just talking and the fight happens.

[Hougigo]

Definitely taking a page from the Peter Quillin manual on ducking. Hopefully Stevenson is just talking and the fight happens.

I'm 50/50 here.
Don't like what he said, but they're both champions here. Adonis is one of the biggest fighters from Canada.
Quillin on the other hand wasn't much when he was offered, still fights undercards and wasn't a champion when he was offered a fight

[New England]

dog, he wants more money...

they box for money. why is that so hard for people to understand?

[-PBP-]

Let's wait and see what HBO puts up for it. They obviously want that matchup and since they want it, they should make both fighters offers that they can't refuse.

[tyger]

Let's see what is said after Saturday's fights.

[boxingfeind]

He said that the fight isn't big enough/the time isn't right for the fight.
WTF is that supposed to mean?
Milking time?
Can't wait for this to Quillin up when Kovalev becomes HBO's boy

Stevenson wants to fight Hopkins next then the Bute/Pascal winner.Those guys are much bigger draws then Kovalev,plus Hopkins has a much better resume then Kovalev and has a major title.Stevenson vs Kovalev can wait,Stevenson is 36 years old so he don`t have a lot of time to maximize his earnings.

[Hougigo]

Stevenson wants to fight Hopkins next then the Bute/Pascal winner.Those guys are much bigger draws then Kovalev,plus Hopkins has a much better resume then Kovalev and has a major title.Stevenson vs Kovalev can wait,Stevenson is 36 years old so he don`t have a lot of time to maximize his earnings.

Is Hopkins exclusive with Showtime?

[BattleAxePurist]

Let it build up a bit this weekend is a start , a potential unification of the top 2 LHW for bragging rights isn't always a possibility if managed properly will generate more cash/buzz.

Stevenson's translation: Show me the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[kej718]

Wouldn't he make more facing the Bute vs. Pascal winner in Montreal?
That's the biggest fight you could make right now in Canada, Kovalev could wait I'd rather see that fight before.