Andrzej Fonfara in talks to fight Adonis Stevenson on April 12th instead of Kovalev

[bzkfn]

Stevenson-Fonfara Looms For April 12 in Montreal? - Boxing News

Apparently both Kovalev & Stevenson are looking to fight Fonfara next but Fonfara is leaning in the direction of fighting Stevenson on April 12th in Montreal. Interesting that Stevenson is trying to steal Kovalev's favoured opponent.

[Ron Swanson]

Is this trend like GGG and Kovalev calling guys out but not making any attempt to fight them new or is this status quo?

Understand my question in no way blames these guys for big fights not happening. I simply question why they don't make offers and negotiate. To me calling someone out doesn't equate to trying to make a fight.

[WelshDevilRob]

Fonfara has put together a nice run of wins, so no surprise to see him moved into a title-shot.

I think HBO are happy to keep building, the fight everyone wants to see, Adonis vs Sergey til the last quarter of 2014.

[IamInuit]

Fonfara has put together a nice run of wins, so no surprise to see him moved into a title-shot.

I think HBO are happy to keep building, the fight everyone wants to see, Adonis vs Sergey til the last quarter of 2014.

Totally agree and beyond the banter and sound bites neither persons camp wants them to fight at this time. Could be a career ending fight for one or both. Agree with the take on Fonfara. He was actually in talks with both guys and has quietly clawed himself up into the top 5 almost across the board. Bit of a spoiler type guy. Under the radar coming out of nowhere. Some of the boys from 168 may be getting to the point when making weight is just a little to tough so there could be some surprises. Personally I think Kovalev is going to be ducked by everyone.

[La Cucaracha]

Fonfara has put together a nice run of wins, so no surprise to see him moved into a title-shot.

I think HBO are happy to keep building, the fight everyone wants to see, Adonis vs Sergey til the last quarter of 2014.

Totally agree and beyond the banter and sound bites neither persons camp wants them to fight at this time. Could be a career ending fight for one or both. Agree with the take on Fonfara. He was actually in talks with both guys and has quietly clawed himself up into the top 5 almost across the board. Bit of a spoiler type guy. Under the radar coming out of nowhere. Some of the boys from 168 may be getting to the point when making weight is just a little to tough so there could be some surprises. Personally I think Kovalev is going to be ducked by everyone.

Kovalev vs Stevenson can marinate for another fight or two Fonfara's a drug cheat so I don't mind him getting his ass KTFO by either guy

[powerpuncher]

fonfara isnt really that good IMO. although i see him having a better chance against stevenson. he is too easy to hit to do well against kovalev.

they really need to make the kovalev/stevenson fight now while its still big. stevenson is going to lose before the fight happens and then it wont matter. it will be the whole juanma/gamboa situation all over again. hopefully they have learned to make the fight now and not wait on it.

[Spicoli]

Fonfara stands a better chance against Stevenson than he does with Kovalev and hope HBO has a twin bill. After the way Campillo bounced gloves off him for awhile and had him looking ordinary it will be interesting to see if Adonis goes for the power or the boxing approach with Fonfara. Still not sold he can complete package both. Kovalev punches holes through both of them frankly and I think that is the one HBO is banking on.

[Hulk]

Fonfara stands a better chance against Stevenson than he does with Kovalev and hope HBO has a twin bill. After the way Campillo bounced gloves off him for awhile and had him looking ordinary it will be interesting to see if Adonis goes for the power or the boxing approach with Fonfara. Still not sold he can complete package both. Kovalev punches holes through both of them frankly and I think that is the one HBO is banking on.

Campillo is a superb boxer, looked a master boxer against Cloud. However, he has a weak chin and mental lapses.

[bzkfn]

Fonfara stands a better chance against Stevenson than he does with Kovalev and hope HBO has a twin bill. After the way Campillo bounced gloves off him for awhile and had him looking ordinary it will be interesting to see if Adonis goes for the power or the boxing approach with Fonfara. Still not sold he can complete package both. Kovalev punches holes through both of them frankly and I think that is the one HBO is banking on.

Campillo is a superb boxer, looked a master boxer against Cloud. However, he has a weak chin and mental lapses.

I wouldn't say his chin was weak. He has an average chin but weak is a little harsh.