Eleider Alvarez Eyes Stevenson Title Shot Ahead of Bute Fight

Eleider Alvarez (21-0-10KO) takes on Lucian Bute (32-3-1-25KO) on February 24th at the Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Quebec in Canada.

Undefeated Columbian Alvarez’ WBC (Silver) light-heavyweight strap will be on the line in Bute’s home soil.

It promises to be an interesting match with a lot on the line for both guys at 175lbs.

The winner will get a crack at WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson.

So all is to play for.

Speaking ahead of the fight Alvarez said today:

“It is a very good opportunity for me, fighting a good opponent who is very popular, especially in Canada.”

He continued:

“He’s is a southpaw, like Stevenson, plus it’s also a good opportunity for me to rise my popularity. And with all due respect to Bute, someone unable to beat Bute doesn’t deserve a shot at Stevenson.”

Timing-wise the fight comes at a good time in general for the light-heavyweight division, with the likes of Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward also at the top of the 175lbs pile.

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Alvarez last fought in December 2016 when he outpointed Norbert Dabrowski by a unanimous decision.

Bute’s last outing in a boxing ring came back in April 2016 when he fought Badou Jack to a majority draw in Washington.