Stevenson defends world title against Cloud


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Haitian-born Canadian Adonis Stevenson defends his World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title for the first time on Saturday when he faces former world champion Tavoris Cloud.

Stevenson, a 36-year-old southpaw, will be counting on hometown advantage in Montreal, having fought all but two of his career fights in the Quebec region. He carries an eight-fight win streak into the matchup.

“I know he has power. He is going to come strong,†Stevenson said. “Whenever he comes, I am knocking him out.†Stevenson, 21-1 with 18 knockouts, flattened Chad Dawson in only 76 seconds last June to capture his first world title while Cloud, a 31-year-old American who is 24-1 with 19 knockouts, tries to bounce back after the first loss of his career.

In March Cloud lost a unanimous decision and the International Boxing Federation light-heavyweight crown to 48-year-old Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history who defends that title next month against German Karo Murat.

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got to admit Stevenson impressed regardless if Cloud is the true meaning of a "one punch" at a time fighter. Stevenson that fought on Friday night fights a few years ago isn't the same guy who fought Saturday he has the confidence now of a champion and is a definite problem

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Yeah this was a very confident and convincing performance by Stevenson for sure, he made virtually every shot he landed hurt Cloud

And?:cop Hehehe, im glad u at least see this guy is a real deal now. ;)

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My opinion is still the same....Froch busts him up!!

Yea right...coz thats what he does regularly, busts up guys stronger than himself who are also killer punchers!:coffee

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