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08-14-2013, 06:55 PM
HBO TO AIR STEVENSON-CLOUD
Press Release: World light heavyweight champion Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (21-1-0, 18 KOs), will defend his crown against ex-IBF titlist Tavoris "Thunder" Cloud (24-1-0, 19 KOs), on Saturday, September 28th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, airing live on HBO in the United States. Stevenson, who turns 36 on September 22nd and lives in Canada, won his world light heavyweight title by knocking out Chad Dawson (31-3-0, 17 KOs) in 76 seconds.
"Adonis Stevenson" goal is not to become just a world champion," GYM president Yvon Michel said on the eve of Stevenon's fight against Dawson. "Adonis Stevenson has the required potential to become a major international attraction in professional boxing, but to get there he needed the stage offered him in the June 8th fight."
Back on June 8, 2012, Stevenson's late, great trainer Emanuel Steward had prophesied, "Adonis will become an authentic, major star in boxing." His presence in the life of Stevenson was short, but the mark he left is indelible. His head trainer is now Steward's nephew, Javan "Sugar" Hill, who can now say their mission has been partially accomplished. Knowing that there is often a small margin between victory and defeat, Hill once again because the recipe works has brought back Stevenson to training camp in Traverse City, Michigan.
The powerful Stevenson is riding a streak of eight knockout victories including Dawson (KO1), Darnell Boone (KO6), Don George (TKO12) Noe Gonzalez (TKO2) Jesus Gonzales (KO1), Aaron Pryor Jr. (TKO9), Shujaa El Amin (TKO1) and Derek Edwards (KO3). In fact, the last time a fight Stevenson went the limit dates back to 2007.
The 31-year Cloud, fighting out of Tallahassee Florida, has had a nine-year pro career, highlighted by his reign as IBF champion. He won his title in 2009 winning a decision over Clinton Woods (42-4-1, 25 KOs). He then defended it four times, first against durable Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KOs), another former world champion, following against contenders Fulgencio Zuniga (24-4-1, 21 KOs), Yusaf Mack (29-3-2, 17 KOs) and Gabriel Campillo (21-3-1, 8 KOs). His winning streak ended at 24, the same time as his reign as champion concluded last March in New York, losing by decision to Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs).
Other fights on the Sept. 28th card will be announced in the next days and GYM is working hard to put together a memorable gala event.
Press Release: World light heavyweight champion Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (21-1-0, 18 KOs), will defend his crown against ex-IBF titlist Tavoris "Thunder" Cloud (24-1-0, 19 KOs), on Saturday, September 28th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, airing live on HBO in the United States. Stevenson, who turns 36 on September 22nd and lives in Canada, won his world light heavyweight title by knocking out Chad Dawson (31-3-0, 17 KOs) in 76 seconds.
"Adonis Stevenson" goal is not to become just a world champion," GYM president Yvon Michel said on the eve of Stevenon's fight against Dawson. "Adonis Stevenson has the required potential to become a major international attraction in professional boxing, but to get there he needed the stage offered him in the June 8th fight."
Back on June 8, 2012, Stevenson's late, great trainer Emanuel Steward had prophesied, "Adonis will become an authentic, major star in boxing." His presence in the life of Stevenson was short, but the mark he left is indelible. His head trainer is now Steward's nephew, Javan "Sugar" Hill, who can now say their mission has been partially accomplished. Knowing that there is often a small margin between victory and defeat, Hill once again because the recipe works has brought back Stevenson to training camp in Traverse City, Michigan.
The powerful Stevenson is riding a streak of eight knockout victories including Dawson (KO1), Darnell Boone (KO6), Don George (TKO12) Noe Gonzalez (TKO2) Jesus Gonzales (KO1), Aaron Pryor Jr. (TKO9), Shujaa El Amin (TKO1) and Derek Edwards (KO3). In fact, the last time a fight Stevenson went the limit dates back to 2007.
The 31-year Cloud, fighting out of Tallahassee Florida, has had a nine-year pro career, highlighted by his reign as IBF champion. He won his title in 2009 winning a decision over Clinton Woods (42-4-1, 25 KOs). He then defended it four times, first against durable Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KOs), another former world champion, following against contenders Fulgencio Zuniga (24-4-1, 21 KOs), Yusaf Mack (29-3-2, 17 KOs) and Gabriel Campillo (21-3-1, 8 KOs). His winning streak ended at 24, the same time as his reign as champion concluded last March in New York, losing by decision to Bernard Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs).
Other fights on the Sept. 28th card will be announced in the next days and GYM is working hard to put together a memorable gala event.