Kovalev vs Stevenson being sought by Hbo

[IamInuit]

Robust Dan reported it first at Espn but its now appearing in the Quebec press. The timing seems right because unless the super mids start to move up both these guys will have ran out of opponents. Hops in there as a spoiler and the winner of his fight with Shumenov leaves a small chance for an undisputed champion. I think the market and lack of major cash fights may be forcing this which is a good thing.

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Adonis Stevenson affronterait Sergey Kovalev à l'automne | Guillaume Lepage | Sports de combat

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Adonis Stevenson could face Russian Sergey Kovalev in a unification fight WBC and WBO titles in the fall or late summer .

President GYM , Yvon Michel , confirmed that he had already begun discussions with the television network HBO and clan Kovalev , in an interview with The Canadian Press on Monday.

" It is the will of Adonis want unify WBC and WBO titles and demonstrate without a doubt he is the best boxer in the heavyweight division , said Michel . He gave me the mandate to organize this fight this year and has already begun discussions. "

Stevenson holds the belt heavyweight WBC after his speedy victory by KO face Chad Dawson in June. It already has two successful defenses of his title , the last face Tony Bellew , November 30 .

Kovalev , he is the champion heavyweight of the WBO since August 2013 when he was defeated Nathan Cleverly in the UK . He successfully defended his title on Nov. 30 also at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec, winning by KO Ismayl Sillah face .

GYM hopes to present the struggle between two powerful hitters at the Bell Centre in Montreal, but other markets such as Las Vegas and Toronto have also shown interest.

"It's obviously a struggle that will spark much interest. It could even be the most anticipated on the international scene this year fighting analyzed Michel . HBO is doing everything in its power to bring us closer to an agreement is reached. "

The presentation of this confrontation is obviously conditional on both boxers win their next fight . Kovalev ( 23-0-1 , 21 KOs) , 30 years old , must fight March 29 against an opponent who is still not known .

Stevenson (23-1 , 20 KOs) , 36, should be measured by Polish director Andrzej Fonfara ( 25-2 , 15 KOs) in his next fight will take place on May 24 , but nothing is confirmed yet . Michel is also in Florida this week to meet the promoter Fonfara .
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The confirmation of this fight will not happen in the coming days , nor in the coming weeks as the discussions are still in the embryonic stage. Certainly Stevenson can count on the support of HBO .

"At the end of the year, Ken Hershman , president of HBO, said it was a priority for the network to put this fight on foot in 2014. It is there, we have preliminary discussions and advance slowly . "

In the words of its promoter , Stevenson has big goals for the year 2014. He was named Newcomer of the Year by the World Boxing Council in 2013 plans to continue its momentum .

" Adonis wants to play three fights. He wants to beat Kovalev , he wants to be considered in the top 5 pound for pound and he wants to be the most spectacular and the most feared boxer in the division. There is a lot of work ahead , but fasten your toques, Adonis has an incredible year , "

[Ron Swanson]

Looking forward to this old friend. I couldn't blame either for trying to get paid first as long as it didn't get put off long. Summer/fall sounds perfect

[La Cucaracha]

Yea this fight has to happen

[walrus]

I don't know why but I want to see Adonis lose. I liked when he beat Dawson but I dislike him more each time I see him. I guess that will keep me watching his fights. Strange how that happens with some fighters.

[Bo-Bo24]

Would love to see this fight, I'd back Kovalev personally. Do you think there's any chance of these guys moving up a weight class? The top guys in their division seem to be way out in front of a lot of the challengers

[p4pking]

I don't know why but I want to see Adonis lose. I liked when he beat Dawson but I dislike him more each time I see him. I guess that will keep me watching his fights. Strange how that happens with some fighters.

Same here. He has a conviction for pimping, which means he's obviously scum, but I think it's mostly because his name is Adonis. Fuck him and whoever named him

I actually think Kovalev is much better than he is anyways and would win that fight in style.

[Hulk]

I don't know why but I want to see Adonis lose. I liked when he beat Dawson but I dislike him more each time I see him. I guess that will keep me watching his fights. Strange how that happens with some fighters.

Same here. He has a conviction for pimping, which means he's obviously scum, but I think it's mostly because his name is Adonis. Fuck him and whoever named him

I actually think Kovalev is much better than he is anyways and would win that fight in style.

Lol you are a forgiving soul.

[Spicoli]

Biggest winner...US! I like Kovalev around the 6,7th.

[powerpuncher]

like ive said before, if they put off this fight, stephenson is going to end up losing.

[Gandalf]

A very good matchup. Something is strange about Kovalev. He literally breathes on his opponent and their legs go a flutter. I am sensing that he is in some way violating the rules of physics.

[beenKOed]

Want to see it! Hope it happens. Am I mistaken? I thought Stevenson said he wanted to fight anyone except Kovalev after his last fight.

[Kirkland Laing]

They both have serious power but I think Kovalev is the better boxer. I think this fight turns into a war and Kovalev sparks him.

[Master]

Kovalev has my respect for beating the young hungry undefeated was to be future super star Nathan Cleverly.

[Beanz]

Kovalev has my respect for beating the young hungry undefeated was to be future super star Nathan Cleverly.

He didn't just beat him, he turned him into jam.

[p4pking]

Stevenson moves well for a big puncher, but he really has no right hand to speak of, like none at all. I think he's probably flattered himself as far as his skills go against Cloud and Bellew, he wouldn't be able to back peddle and pick his spots like that against Kovalev or Hopkins imo.

Still don't understand why people think Hopkins has a better chance against Kovalev for that matter, a southpaw who looks for single shots is stylistically lunch for him.