Progress continues to be made in negotiations between lineal light heavyweight king Adonis Stevenson and former titlist Tavoris Cloud. The recently crowned champ has officially signed on for a September 28 title defense in Montreal. Once made official, the bout will air on HBO. “We are expecting signed contracts from Don King and Tavoris Cloud before we make an official announcement,” promoter Yvon Michel said Thursday. Stevenson (20-1-1, 18KO) erupted on the championship stage, lifting the light heavyweight crown with a one-punch knockout of Chad Dawson just 76 seconds into the HBO-televised title fight this past June. The bout was his first crack at a world title, but a continuation of the upward trend his career continues to enjoy. Eight wins have followed since the lone loss of Stevenson’s career, a shocking 2nd round stoppage at the hands of journeyman Darnell Boone back in March 2013. All eight victories since that night have come by knockout, including a s
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