Comments Thread For: Hero status at 175 available, if “Superman” takes the call

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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - With wins over Tony Bellew and Ismayl Sillakh on the post-Pacquiao card from separatist-land, 175-pound claimants Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev set up for an imminent chance to pursue the Network of Champions version of light heavyweight supremacy.

And while Showtime may be on the verge of a clear decision when it comes to which cable provider had a better year, HBO blow-by-blow man Jim Lampley was spot-on in referring to Stevenson going in as the “legitimate” kingpin in the division—which, by definition, makes a follow-up date with the unbeaten Russian its most must-see TV.

It’s got all the elements of classic primetime drama.

Both men are immigrant success stories—Stevenson from Haiti, Kovalev from Russia. Both are huge punchers—Stevenson with 20 KOs in 23 wins, Kovalev with 21 in 23. And neither is shy when it comes to declaring an intention to punish an opponent. [Click Here To Read More]

[The Problem Child]

For some odd reason, Stevenson doesn't seem to want the Kovalev fight. I have a hard time believing he is scared of the fight, he doesn't strike me as a guy who would duck someone. Then again, who knows. What I do know is that Kovalev is the OBVIOUS choice here by far, specially after fighting on the same card. Maybe because he is 36 they are trying to just get names on his resume (B-Hop/Froch) asap, no idea.

[Evil Abed]

For some odd reason, Stevenson doesn't seem to want the Kovalev fight. I have a hard time believing he is scared of the fight, he doesn't strike me as a guy who would duck someone. Then again, who knows. What I do know is that Kovalev is the OBVIOUS choice here by far, specially after fighting on the same card. Maybe because he is 36 they are trying to just get names on his resume (B-Hop/Froch) asap, no idea.

He wants a big payday. He's sees Froch and Bhop as low risk-high reward

Kovalev is Really High Risk-Medium Reward.

[BUNGALOWS]

Stevenson's so Bertoesque. I just can't ride with this guy.

[daggum]

For some odd reason, Stevenson doesn't seem to want the Kovalev fight. I have a hard time believing he is scared of the fight, he doesn't strike me as a guy who would duck someone. Then again, who knows. What I do know is that Kovalev is the OBVIOUS choice here by far, specially after fighting on the same card. Maybe because he is 36 they are trying to just get names on his resume (B-Hop/Froch) asap, no idea.

thats exactly what it is. you think he made a ton to fight bellew and cloud? it was ok to accept mediocre paydays against them but he won't even accept even more to fight kovalev. he's playing the old "i'm a business man" game trying to maximize profits. he knows kovalev destroys him so he's taking lesser fights for less money until kovalev either loses or a big easy fight presents itself. stevenson will probably retire if the heat really gets on him only to return when some easy marks come around. from the school of floyd.

[TRTboy]

Stevenson's so Bertoesque. I just can't ride with this guy.

Come on man. You can hate him all you want but to put him in the same level as berto? GTFO! Atleast respect the dudes skill and power. Adonis is for real.

[BUNGALOWS]

Come on man. You can hate him all you want but to put him in the same level as berto? GTFO! Atleast respect the dudes skill and power. Adonis is for real.

Bertoesque. Not full blown Berto status.

[johnnyrambo]

Who else is fighting Saturday Lyle??..., Boffo idiot a pendejo! !

[Regeza]

It's all up to HBO. Rapist has no say in who he fights next.

[MDPopescu]

Stevenson knows that he needs both hands in order to beat Kovalev -- but Adonis only has a powerful straight left...