The light heavyweight division is on display this weekend as two important fights take place.
The main event is Adonis Stevenson vs Andrzej Fonfara for Stevenson’s WBC world title.
The other bout is Jean Pascal vs Eleider Alvarez.
It’s no surprise at all that this card is taking place in Montreal, Quebec since Stevenson, Pascal, and Alvarez all reside in Quebec. The energy in the arena will be electric for sure.
Stevenson(28-1-1) vs Fonfara(29-4-0) is a rematch from their 2014 bout where Fonfara lost a clear unanimous decision but showed incredible heart by getting knocked down several times in the mid rounds and continuing on without ever giving up in spite of the loss.
If the first fight was any indication then this one should be exciting as well. Fonfara is eager to avenge his loss and gain a world title, while Stevenson will be fighting in front of his home crowd defending his title yet again.
My prediction is a close decision win for Stevenson, although I’ll be rooting for Fonfara because I like watching him fight, he never loses the will to win.
The other feature bout is Jean Pascal(31-4-1) vs Eleider Alvarez(22-0-0), which is most likely an eliminator fight for the WBC world title being defended by Stevenson in the main event.
Pascal is a former world champion looking to get back to the top level, while Alvarez is a younger(only slightly so), undefeated prospect. Alvarez looked good in his KO win over former champion Lucian Bute, but Bute is certainly past his prime at this point.
On that same note, Pascal is 34 years old and has been in some wars in the past few years, so he may be very shop worn as well.
My pick will be Alvarez by KO, but he will have his chin tested as Pascal’s awkward style and natural athletic ability will allow him to land some shots early. Both guys are punchers, and they will likely produce a war for as long as it lasts.
Can’t wait for this pair of good fights coming up, be sure to tune in!
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