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Ward vs Kovavev II: Adonis Stevenson calls out winner of Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev rematch

Adonis Stevenson (Dave Nadkarni/PBC)

Adonis Stevenson has set his sights on the winner of Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev's rematch, in an undisputed unification fight.

'Superman' defends his WBC light-heavyweight title against Andrzej Fonfara in Montreal, on Saturday night.

Ward puts the IBF, WBA and WBA 'super' titles on the line in the eagerly-anticipated return against Kovalev on June 17, live on Sky Sports, and Stevenson has already called out the winner.

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 19:  Sergey Kovalev punches Andre Ward during their WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight Championship fight at  T-Mobile Arena on Novembe
Image: Adonis Stevenson wants the winner of Ward-Kovalev II

"My goal is to unify the titles with the winner of Kovalev and Ward," he said.

"I want the unification, but if not I'll make my mandatory. If Ward wins I want to fight him, if Kovalev wins I want to fight him. I'm ready.

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Highlights of the first exciting light-heavyweight clash between Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward

Stevenson will be defending the green belt for the eighth time since taking the title away from Chad Dawson, back in June 2013.

He has since beaten the likes of Tavoris Cloud, Tony Bellew and Fonfara, the latter going to the scorecards and ultimately setting up a rematch.

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Polish-born Fonfara, who is now based in Chicago, will be best remembered for a brutal 12-rounder with Bellew's rival Nathan Cleverly.

 Andrzej Fonfara (R) throws a right at Nathan Cleverly
Image: Andrzej Fonfara (R) was in a brutal battle with Nathan Cleverly

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