Adonis Stevenson: Superman or Clark Kent?

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Adonis Stevenson: Superman or Clark Kent?

 

by Anthony George​ (Zute)

 

When Adonis Stevenson, the man they call Superman, stepped into the ring against tough veteran Sakio Bika, the outcome was not in much question. As a huge favorite, everyone expected Stevenson to prevail; save for Teddy Atlas, the only question was whether or not he would be able to stop Bika, who has never been stopped in now 43 professional fights.

 

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[Cableaddict]

Re: Adonis Stevenson: Superman or Clark Kent?

 

I expected to see a slower Stevenson than in the past, but just the opposite was true.

 

As much as I despise that kidnapper / beater / rapist of innocent teenage girls, I must admit that today he looked about as good as he's ever been, both speed-wise and skill-wise. He was nice & controlled, also.

However, I saw one thing that bodes well for Kovalev: There were a number of times when Bika landed solid rights on Stevenson, and many of those were thrown from a shift-stance, esp the switch right hook. Stevenson, who is overall an excellent defensive fighter, doesn't seem to know how to defend against this tactic.

OK quick: What modern, orthodox fighter is a master of the switch punch?

 

Hint:

 

 

(I have no pic handing of Kovalev throwing a switch-hook, only the left cross, but he does both with perfect form & power.)

 

 

- But dang, Stevenson's defensive movement just keeps getting better. This is gonna' be one heckuva' fight, if it ever actually happens.

Edited April 5, 2015 by Cableaddict

[iamasadlittleboy]

Re: Adonis Stevenson: Superman or Clark Kent?

 

I thought Stevenson looked god awful. So fecking predictable it was unreal.