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Adonis Stevenson vs. Sergey Kovalev
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I think while Adonis Stevenson is unlikely to fight Kovalev, he's more likely to do so than Andre Ward.
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Originally posted by saint laurentI know that's the HBO narrative, but upon further scrutiny, the premise doesn't hold up.
Stevenson just fought Fonfara last year, who is the highest rated light heavyweight contender by several highly respected independent sources.
Just this year, Stevenson was mandated to unify with the other champion in the division and Stevenson agreed to do so. The other champion backed out and refused to face Stevenson. So it was actually the other top light heavyweight that ducked Stevenson.
Another top contender, Jean Pascal, was offered the opportunity to become Stevenson's mandatory, but declined the offer.
Who is Stevenson ducking?
That's not the first time he blew off Pascal. And funniest part is, this time his excuse is he wants Kovalev instead, yet he's unwilling to fight him on HBO, who's got him under contract. It's always something with Stevenson, always a hitch unless you're a no hoper
And remember dude, Fonfara wasn't Ring top 5 at the time
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Originally posted by saint laurentI know that's the HBO narrative, but upon further scrutiny, the premise doesn't hold up.
Stevenson just fought Fonfara last year, who is the highest rated light heavyweight contender by several highly respected independent sources.
Just this year, Stevenson was mandated to unify with the other champion in the division and Stevenson agreed to do so. The other champion backed out and refused to face Stevenson. So it was actually the other top light heavyweight that ducked Stevenson.
Another top contender, Jean Pascal, was offered the opportunity to become Stevenson's mandatory, but declined the offer.
Who is Stevenson ducking?
Fonfara wasn't Ring top 5 when Stevenson fought him.
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Originally posted by HeroBando View Posthttp://www.boxingscene.com/pascal-ca...him-off--96996
That's not the first time he blew off Pascal. And funniest part is, this time his excuse is he wants Kovalev instead, yet he's unwilling to fight him on HBO, who's got him under contract. It's always something with Stevenson, always a hitch unless you're a no hoper
And remember dude, Fonfara wasn't Ring top 5 at the time
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Originally posted by 1hourRun View PostTheir is blame to go around on both sides ; sometimes neither side wants the fight at that particular time from a business point of view or personal reasons (pride , ego , fear ect) . One thing I do know Stevenson does not fear Kovalev and vice-versa.
I understand, he's old and vulnerable, and only started making good money a few years back, so he'll milk it as long as he can. But then no complaints if he's stripped or not taken too serious.
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