The safest thing a promoter could do is match up two guys he promotes. He cuts cost, maximizes profit and has nothing to lose. Why do you think most promoters prefer keeping it in the stable?
when you have dozens of fighter like GBP it can be a good idea but you can count on one hand the number of world class fighter GYM has...its would be stupid to add a defeat on the record of one of his 2 best fighter :good especially in this case if pascal get koed its pretty much over for him and it would be tough to comeback for stevenson too.
The winner of Pascal vs. Stevenson would still be a big draw against Bute. But you are right. A good promoter should milk Stevenson's belt a bit. An easy defence next and then a big money fight. Shame that Hopkins is out of the question.
Who said Bute!? Even IF he beats Pascalhe ain't getting close to Stephesen. It is Bellew next, then a rematch with Dawson
If its Bellew, Stevenson himself should push for the fight taking place in the UK. Should be an easy nights work and would be good for his profile going forward. ...but it will probably be some bum, so who cares..
I can't believe people still put his name in boxing conversation for possible matchups. Dirrel is a nobody who hasn't fought in years and deserves zero chance at a belt or a big money fight right now.
If it aint gonna be Dawson......I just hope it will be another banger except one with an iron chin. I think Grachev would KO Stevenson, as would Kovalev. Either one would suit me as they would both walk him down and KHTFO:deal
Cloud. Then BHop. As for BHop, sit & wait out. No way he looks at Kovalev as 'just another easy night's work', IBF mandatory or not.