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MONTREAL -- The main thing Chad Dawson had to do to keep the WBC light heavyweight title on Saturday night was to avoid getting clocked by one of Adonis Stevensons big left hooks. So what happens? Stevenson lands a huge left to Dawsons temple only 76 seconds into the opening round and walks away with the championship belt. "I said Id knock him out," said Stevenson (21-1). "I said it would be in the eighth round because I wanted him to suffer, but its not my fault if he went down. There was nothing I could do." The stunning victory by the 35-year-old Longueuil, Que., resident had the Bell Centre crowd on its feet, singing the Ole Ole song used at Montreal Canadiens hockey games. It was his first attempt at a world title, and he took it from a savvy veteran who held the WBC belt twice and defended it against some of the top fighters in the division. Dawson (31-3-0) got up just in time to avoid being counted out, but referee Richard Griffin checked him out and declared the bout over, with the dethroned champion looking wobbly on his feet. Griffin said Dawsons corner protested the stoppage, but promoter Gary Shaw had no argument with the decision. "Im sure Michael Griffin did a real good job," Shaw said. "He wasnt on his own legs and he was using the ropes for support," said Griffin. "He wasnt ready to fight. I asked him to lift his arms up and he couldnt. He wasnt prepared to defend himself." The victory, which was broadcast on the U.S. specialty channel HBO, should put Stevenson into some lucrative and high-profile bouts in future. The mandatory challenger is Tony Bellew of Britain, who has said he is willing to fight Stevenson in Montreal. But Stevenson said his first choice would be veteran Bernard Hopkins, who took the belt away from Jean Pascal of Laval, Que., in 2011. Dawson then beat Hopkins. He could also be in line to face the winner of a local grudge match between Pascal and former IBF champion Lucian Bute expected in December. When asked what he looked forward to, Stevenson smiled and said "money, money money." He became Canadas only current world champion. Stevenson has been a heavy puncher since he broke into boxing and has drawn comparisons to former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson. The taller, more experienced Dawson hoped to avoid big shots and out-box him in the battle of two lefthanders. "I mixed it up, body-head, body head," said Stevenson. "Then he put his hands down and I nailed him hard." Dawson was not available for comment. Shaw said his fighter would consult with his family and decide how to proceed with his career. The rousing crowd reaction to the knockout was in stark contrast to the boos that rained down for the co-feature. Yuriorkis Gamboa won the interim WBA lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Darleys Perez in a bout badly lacking in action. Gamboa (23-0), the 2004 Olympic gold medallist from Cuba who now lives in Miami, snuck a left hook around Perezs guard for a knockdown in the opening round and never trailed in the bout. It was Gamboas first fight as a lightweight after holding titles at featherweight and junior lightweight. Perez (28-1) was in his first title bout. He was led into the ring by his promoter, rapper Curtis (50 Cent) Jackson. But fans grew impatient with long stretches of inactivity from both fighters, with the larger Perez keeping his distance and the quick-handed Gamboa seemingly content to sit on his lead after winning the early rounds. Two ringside judges had it 116-111 and the other 115-112, all for Gamboa. The Canadian Press scored it 116-111 for Gamboa. It was no contest as middleweight David Lemieux (29-2) of Montreal knocked down Polands Robert Swierzbinski (11-2) once with a right to the body and twice with left hooks in the first round for a quick win. HBO put a super-featherweight bout between Jose Pedraza of Puerto Rico against Mexicos Sergio Villanueva and it got the crowd going as Pedraza (13-0) stopped Villanueva (25-3-2) in seven rounds with a barrage of body shots. Promoter Yvon Michels new signing, two-time Olympian Artur Beterbiev of Russia, easily won his pro debut as he stopped Christian Cruz (12-16-1) in the second round of a light heavyweight bout. Cruz has lost 11 in a row. Heavyweight Didier Bence (9-0) of Montreal also stopped Eric Barrak (7-1) of St-Come, Que., in the second. A tight welterweight bout saw Sebastien Bouchard (7-0) of Quebec City eke out a six-round unanimous decision over Frank Cotroni (7-1) of Montreal. Oscar Robertson Bucks Jersey . 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Klitschkos management company says the bout will be the Ukrainian fighters 25th world championship fight. The 1.83-meter (6-foot) Leapai defeated the previously unbeaten Denis Boytsov in November to become the WBOs mandatory challenger. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has never been one for statistics or personal accolades.Hes the type of player who takes just as much pride in throwing a good block that leads to a Cam Newton touchdown pass to a teammate as he does hauling in one of his own.But even the humble nine-year NFL veteran admits theres one statistical accomplishment that would mean something to him -- a third straight 1,000-yard season. No other tight end in league history has accomplished that feat, including personal idols Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.For me, that checks off a lot of different boxes -- productivity, reliability, durability, longevity, said Olsen, whose Panthers take on Denver on Thursday night in the NFL regular season opener. Those are all things that mean something to me. I think there are so many factors that go into that statistic.With Olsen, it all comes back to consistency.From the way he approaches the offseason to the amount of time he spends each week in the film room, hes garnered the respect of his teammates. Its one of the reasons hes selected as an offensive captain every year.Teammate Jonathan Stewart calls the 31-year-old Olsen borderline obsessive compulsive when it comes to his strict training regimen and approach to the game.He is all about the little details in everything he does, Stewart said. He knows where he is supposed to be and what hes supposed to be doing at all times.Its paid off.Since being acquired by the Panthers in a trade for a third-round draft pick in 2011, Olsen has been as reliable as football in the fall -- hes played in 142 straight games -- and consistently productive.Hes averaged 70 receptions for 862 yards over the last five seasons and recorded at least five TD receptions in each of those years.And he keeps getting better.The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Olsen followed up an 84-catch season in 2014 with perhapps his finest overall season.dddddddddddd He caught 77 passes for a career-high 1,104 yards receiving along with seven touchdowns helping the Panthers open the 2015 season 14-0 and reach the Super Bowl.He averaged 14.3 yards per catch -- by far the best of his career -- to earn second-team All-Pro behind New Englands Rob Gronkowski.His work ethic is just tremendous, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. He takes great care of himself. He conditions, stretches, gets treatment. I think football is very important to him when hes here at the stadium. When he goes home hes a husband and father.If Olsen continues to produce the way he has for the next three seasons it will be difficult keeping him out of the Hall of Fame conversation.He ranks eighth on the career list in receptions by a tight end with 542 and 11th in yards receiving (6,292).I dont have a magic formula, Olsen said of his success. Im not always the fastest guy, Im not the strongest guy or most athletic guy, but I am going to do things the right way and be reliable. Im going to know what my quarterback wants from me and do it. I take a lot of pride in that. I take this serious.Olsen said he doesnt want to fall off mentally or physically.That is why he trains so hard in the offseason. Its why he has no plans on calling it quits anytime soon.The biggest test for guys who start to get older becomes the offseason grind -- and I get that, Olsen said. Its tough to get up every day in February and March when there is nothing on the line to train for and keep your body in shape. But I still enjoy it. The easy part is coming to practice to prepare for a game. But as long as I enjoy that training I think I can keep playing for a while.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '