TORONTO -- Adonis "Superman" Stevenson is training hard for his return on September 11, at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. The event is part of the Premier Boxing Champions series, airing live on Spike TV in the United States, on Indigo and Bell TV in Canada. Photos by Robert Levesque/Photo Zone Sport
Stevenson (26-1-0, 21 KOs), of Montreal, will defend his World Boxing Council (WBC), The Ring magazine and lineal light heavyweight (175 pounds) world championship belts for the sixth time, against WBC #9 contender Tommy "Kryptonite" Karpency (25-4-1, 14 KOs),.fighting out of Adah, Pennsylvania. It was Stevenson's wish to defend his titles in Toronto:
The 29-year-old Karpency pulled off a major upset October 4, 2014 at the Foxwoods Resort of Mashantucket, Connecticut, defeating former light heavyweight lineal champion Chad Dawson by way of a split decision. Karpency, who has won his last four fights, is also the current Pennsylvania and NABA-USA light heavyweight champion.
Also part of this promotion is former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox Lewis. While not fighting anymore, he stills as the passion for his sport. Lewis defeated Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Vitali Klitschko among the more notables during his illustrious boxing career.
Tickets can be purchased from , at GYM (514) 383-0666, GLB (416) 678-6957 or Ricoh Coliseum (416) 263-3900. Ticket prices start at 40 $. Tables are also available by contacting GLB.
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