Interim WBC champion Alexander Gvozdyk (15-0, 12 KOs) admitted that he has not yet gained optimal conditions before the fight against WBC title holder Adonis Stevenson (29-1-1, 24 KOs): “I am not quite ready for battle right now, I have not yet at my weight, but I am preparing and will be in great shape.
“Teddy Atlas has a different approach. There's something new. I consider myself an experienced guy, but now I see some things that I need to learn. This is interesting, and I am very excited. Stevenson? He is actually a strong fighter, truly intelligent, experienced. So it won't be easy, but I hope I can handle it,” Gvozdyk said.