Predictable: Kovalev vs Stevenson won't happen.

Not everyone is fluent in French like us so I've translated it for those who don't speak it (apologies if my translation isn't the best).

'More than ever, the unification bout between Adonis Stevenson Quebecers and Russian Sergey Kovalev for securities heavyweight World Boxing Council (WBC), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association ( WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) seems in jeopardy.

The clan Kovalev said Tuesday he withdrew from the bidding for the presentation title fight, scheduled for Friday.

Instead, Main Events, the promoter of Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) is open to negotiate openly share with the Stevenson clan, represented by Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and Al promoter Haymon, holder of numerous agreements with US broadcasters.

An eventual agreement would include the equal sharing of dividends presented a clash on the airwaves of the American channel HBO. This offer is likely to be denied, since HBO is not affiliated with Haymon and Stevenson.

Kathy Duva, President of Main Events, said to be open to negotiation, but is closed when the television aspect of the presentation of the duel.

"We do not know what answer Yvon Michel, but we believe that our offer is fair," said Kathy Duva VAT Sports.

"However, this fight must be presented on HBO. Fortunately, Michel recently suggested that no contractual limitation prevents Stevenson to fight broadcast on HBO. So let this fight! "

An unexpected decision of the WBC

The withdrawal of the clan Kovalev is the consequence of the choice of WBC to order a tender even before Stevenson (26-1, 21 KOs) will defend his WBC title against Sakio Bika, won by unanimous decision Judges on 4 April in Quebec.

Duva lamented that it is difficult to predict the income of a fight against Stevenson given the "waning popularity» champion 37 years and fluctuations in exchange rates.

"Considering that the event is to take place in the vicinity of autumn 2015, speculating as part of a tender would be risky and unrealistic," Duva said.

"We're not going to say that we missed the WBC respect; we do not know why the tender was ordered early. It is clear, however, that the situation is difficult and that the timing is not just good for us. "

Kovalev's hands are tied because he had to delay his defense of his title fight heavyweight of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to face Jean Pascal - duel he won by KO technical in Montreal in March.

Now Main Events is seen badly organized costly mandatory defense against Kovalev Nadjib Mohammedi and participate in the bidding process for a fight against Stevenson at a time.

Yet Kovalev said after his victory against Pascal that he wanted to fight against Stevenson and the Quebec champion had indicated to be ready to rub in Russian. The WBC belt is coveted by the latter.'

 

I'm really out of practice. Been a very long time since I've even spoken French, let alone had to translate French text into English. Once I've learned one language I move onto the next. It's just the way I roll. I lose interest otherwise.

 

Branleur

 

I get the impression that Michel/Haymon/Pimp knew that it advance.

 

They can do it over in Russia later in the year. Let 'Superman' put his cape on a fly over there for his beating. :deal

 

Premier Boxing Champions have uploaded the full broadcast of Beterbiev vs Campillo/Stevenson vs Bika on their Youtube channel.

Thanks Al.. You da man. :happy

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