Adonis Stevenson vs. Tommy Karpency
Photo by Chris So/Toronto Star
Mike Burnell, Staff Writer
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (26-1-21 Kos)steps back into the ring tomorrow night to take on little known challenger Tommy “Kryptonite” Karpency (25-4-1 14 Kos).
If nothing else Karpency wins the battle of the nicknames.
Karpency has been in with good fighters such as Chad Dawson (W10), Karo Murat (L12), Nate Cleverly (L12) and has Andrezej Fonfara in common with Stevenson though “Kryptonite” was stopped in 7.
Fonfara gave Stevenson plenty of trouble during their fight and even dropped him on his way to dropping a close decision.
Don’t expect the judges to play a big role in this battle of the Southpaws. After a couple of slow rounds Stevenson will open up on Karpency and earn a stoppage victory.
Prediction: Stevenson
Sarah Gruber, Staff Writer
Adonis Stevenson is looking to step up his opposition and prove he is fighting worthy opponents. This fight however is far from a barn burner as “Superman” should make easy work of Tommy Karpency.
The slight speed advantage for Karpency should keep him surviving into later rounds, but he does not have enough power to do any damage to Stevenson.
Once he is able to corner Karpency or slow him down the heavy hands of Stevenson will eventually get the job done.
Prediction: Stevenson
Tony Calcara, Staff Writer
Adonis Stevenson wins easily. Tommy Karpency isn’t a tomato can and has fought name opposition.
But simply put, he doesn’t have the power to get the respect he needs to win and keep Stevenson off him.
Prediction: Stevenson
Brandon Glass, Staff Writer
First off, Tommy Karpency goes by Kryptonite?
Adonis Stevenson should win this convincingly–possibly by stoppage–unless his seemingly complacent demeanor takes hold in the middle of the fight like it did against Andrzej Fonfara, allowing Karpency to gain confidence.
The knock on the ironically nicknamed Karpency is he can beat club fighters and journeymen, but the slightest step up in competition for Karpency has resulted in losses.
Karpency lost to Fonfara for the IBO title and contender Nathan Cleverly, but he snatched a majority decision over a severely shopworn Chad Dawson.
I don’t think Karpency makes a strong case for disrupting Stevenson’s reign as WBC champ at 175, but anything can happen in boxing.
Prediction: Stevenson
Brent Herrin, Staff Writer
Premier Boxing Champions‘ next installment will feature Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (26-1, 21 KOs) vs. Tommy “Kryptonite” Karpency (25-4, 14 KOs) on Spike TV. When will Stevenson stop beating around the bush and agree to face Sergey Kovalev?
It’s actually becoming quite obvious that Stevenson wants nothing to do with Kovalev, and doesn’t mind the criticism that’s come with it. Conveniently, this match pits Superman against Kryptonite, but unlike the comic books, Kryptonite will not be able help Karpency secure a win.
Karpency will probably making it interesting for a short time, but Stevenson will ultimately score the knockout win against another over matched opponent.
Prediction: Stevenson
Kai Piercy, Staff Writer
Adonis Stevenson will dominate this one.
Methodical about his work, the champion will control the range early on before slowly, but accurately, wearing down Tommy Karpency.
Stevenson’s power is enough to topple his foe, and a punishing stoppage in the middle rounds is my pick in another straight forward defence for the WBC title holder.
Prediction: Stevenson
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
This should be another walk in the park for Adonis Stevenson. Tommy Karpency will last a few rounds before eating a big left hand–which is the only thing Stevenson seems to throw these days.
Unfortunately, Stevenson is no spring chicken and in a few weeks he’ll be turning 38. He’s let the momentum of his stellar 2013 disappear and I wouldn’t be surprised if he never faced another top-notch opponent again.
When Peter Quillin vs. a male escort gets more fan fare than the lineal Light Heavyweight champion of the world, that’s just sad.
Prediction: Stevenson
