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ΜΟΝΤΡΕΑΛ (Ιούνιος 2, 2017) – WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Adonis Stevenson and Andrzej Fonfara had a tense faceoff during Friday’s weigh-in for their 175-pound rematch αυτό το Σάββατο live on SHOWTIME from Bell Centre.
Fonfara (29-4, 17 KOs) ζυγίζονται σε 174 ¼ pounds while Stevenson (28-1, 23 KOs) measured a ready 173 ½ pounds for their rematch of an all-action 2014 showdown in which both fighters scored knockdowns.
“I’m as strong as ever,” said the southpaw Stevenson. “I know he’s dangerous, Ξέρω ότι είναι σκληρός. He has a new trainer and he’s going to do everything he can to take my title. But I’m going to go for the knockout. I’m going to show him I don’t only have the left, I have the right, πολύ."
Fonfara promised he’s improved since their first meeting both physically and mentally under new trainer Virgil Hunter.
“I’m the smarter guy now, and I have more experience,” Fonfara said. “I’m ready mentally and physically to take his belt. I’m here to put Stevenson down and become the new light heavyweight champion.”
WBC Light Heavyweight No. 1 contender Eleider Alvarez and former 175-pound champ Jean Pascal both measured 174 ½ pounds for their co-featured bout that opens the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast live at 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/6 μ.μ. PT.
Both Alvarez (22-0, 11 KOs), the mandatory challenger for Stevenson’s WBC belt, and Pascal (31-4-1, 18 KOs) are aiming for a shot at the winner of Σάββατο Main Event.
Final Weights & Commission Officials:
WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship – 12 Γύροι
Άδωνις Στίβενσον: 173 ½ κιλά
Andrzej Fonfara: 174 ¼ κιλά
Διαιτητής: Michael Griffin; Οι δικαστές: Nicolas Esnault (Καναδάς), Omar Mintun (Μεξικό), Humberto Olivares (Μεξικό)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Μπουτ - 12 Rounds for WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Championship
Eleider Alvarez: 174 ½ κιλά
Jean Pascal: 174 ½ κιλά
Διαιτητής: Alain Villeneuve; Οι δικαστές: Richard DeCarufel (Καναδάς), Rodolfo Ramirez (Μεξικό), Jack Woodburn (Καναδάς)