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MONTRÉAL (Juin 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 ce samedi en direct sur SHOWTIME du Centre Bell.
Fonfara (29-4, 17 KOs) pesé dans au 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, Je sais qu'il est dur. 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, aussi."
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 Poids mi-lourd Non. 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 p.m. ET/6 p.m. 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 Samedi événement principal.
Final Weights & Commission Officials:
WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
Adonis Stevenson: 173 ½ livres
Andrzej Fonfara: 174 ¼ livres
Arbitre: Michael Griffin; Les juges: Nicolas Esnault (Canada), Omar Mintun (Mexique), Humberto Olivares (Mexique)
Light Heavyweight Bout – 12 Rounds for WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Championship
Eleider Alvarez: 174 ½ livres
Jean Pascal: 174 ½ livres
Arbitre: Alain Villeneuve; Les juges: Richard DeCarufel (Canada), Rodolfo Ramirez (Mexique), Jack Woodburn (Canada)