Andrzej Fonfara targets revenge over Adonis Stevenson

The two battled it out out in Montreal back in May 2014 when Stevenson (28-1, 23KOs) survived a late knockdown to take a unanimous points decision as he made the third defence of his title.

However, Polish contender Fonfara (29-4, 17 KOs) has promised there will be a different outcome this time.

"I feel good that I'm back here after three years," said Fonfara (pictured). "I'm ready for revenge. I'm a different fighter physically and mentally.

"I've shown in a couple of fights that I'm a better fighter. It's a great opportunity to get the rematch and be a world champion. My last fight against Chad Dawson gave me experience because it was very technical.

"But really all the fights since then - Julio Chavez Jr, Nathan Cleverly and even Joe Smith - have helped me prepare for Stevenson again.

"I changed my team, got a new coach and a trainer, which makes me physically and mentally where I need to be for this fight.

"I don't have a problem fighting in Montreal. I love Montreal. It's a beautiful city with beautiful people. It will be a great night of boxing and I'm sure that I will be victorious on the night of June 3.'' 

Southpaw Stevenson, 39, has made another four successful defences of his title since their first meeting. 

"I'm very excited for this rematch with Fonfara, but it is going to be a short night for him because they don't pay me for overtime," said Stevenson.

"I'm very happy to be back in the ring for my first fight of 2017. I can't wait to fight in front of my hometown fans at the Bell Centre."