WBC orders Adonis Stevenson vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk

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By Jim Dower: WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis ‘Superman’ Stevenson (29-1, 24 KOs) has been ordered by the World Boxing Council to defend against his number 1 contender Oleksandr Gvozdyk (15-0, 12 KOs). Stevenson, 40, had been hoping to face Badou Jack in a rematch after fighting to a 12 round draw against him on May 19.

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Oleksandr Gvozdyk claims WBC told him Adonis Stevenson is next by Aug.19

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By Jim Dower: WBC interim light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (15-0, 12 KOs) says the World Boxing Council told him that WBC 175b. champion Adonis ‘Superman’ Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 KOs) must fight him within 90 days by August 19, according to Boxingtalk. The 2012 Olympian Gvozdyk is now waiting to sew whether the WBC will keep their word. Stevenson fought to a 12 round draw last Saturday night against Badou Jack (22-1-3, 13 KOs), and there is a great deal of interest from fans in a rematch. Gvozdyk could be pushed to the side if Stevenson and Jack face each other again unless the WBC orders Adonis to face Gvozdyk.

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