The recent title defense by WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson left fans less than impressed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Despite holding onto his title with a twelve-round unanimous decision over Artem Harutyunyan, Shakur’s fans remained surprisingly quiet throughout the fight. The lack of enthusiasm and support from the audience reflected their
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The WBC lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson, is set to take on Artem Harutyunyan in the headline fight of tonight’s ESPN-loaded card at 8:30 p.m. ET. The event features some explosive fights and knockout highlights, with Abdullah Mason making a strong statement by obliterating Luis Lebron with a third-round TKO. Mason showcased his knockout power with
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to showcase his skills against Artem Harutyunyan in the main event on ESPN at the Prudential Center in Newark. Top Rank has carefully selected Harutyunyan as the opponent, considering factors such as lack of power, recent losses, inactivity, and age. It is speculated that this matchup was
Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan successfully weighed in for their upcoming WBC lightweight title fight, but it was the tension during the face-off that truly set the stage for their battle. Harutyunyan attempted to upstage Stevenson with a double biceps pose, while Stevenson remained calm and confident, exuding a sense of superiority. This initial confrontation
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is facing criticism for his lackluster performances in recent fights. Despite his impressive amateur background and rapid progression in the professional ranks, Stevenson has failed to captivate the boxing community with his fighting style. Many observers have noted his tendency to play it safe in the ring, resulting in
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a highly anticipated unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing off against Martinez, whose aggressive style and awkward attacks have caught the attention of many fans. While Ioka is favored to win, Martinez’s age and unique approach to
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan, but his eyes are already set on a bigger prize – Vasily Lomachenko. Stevenson has been vocal about his desire to face Lomachenko, questioning the latter’s courage and accusing him of avoiding a showdown. Despite Stevenson’s undefeated record and impressive
Shakur Stevenson claims that he is being deliberately sidelined by certain individuals in the boxing world, preventing him from having the opportunity to participate in high-profile fights that he believes he deserves. The accusations of being “blackballed” raise some interesting questions about the dynamics at play within the sport. It is no secret that certain
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has an undefeated record of 21-0 with 10 KOs under his belt. However, promoter Eddie Hearn is skeptical of Stevenson’s potential star power due to his defensive fighting style. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Stevenson’s status, he will need to undergo a drastic transformation in his approach
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to become a promotional free agent after his upcoming title defense against Artem Harutyunyan. This fight will mark the end of his current contract with Top Rank, leaving his future in the sport uncertain. The 26-year-old undefeated fighter has not disclosed his plans post-contract, keeping fans and
This Saturday night, WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) will be stepping into the ring to defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan (13-1, 7 KOs) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson, who is currently under contract with Top Rank, will be looking to put on an impressive performance in front
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is gearing up to face Artem Harutyunyan on July 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Despite the upcoming bout being deemed as a risky one by Stevenson himself, fans are skeptical about whether Harutyunyan poses a real threat to the reigning champion. Harutyunyan’s recent loss to
Tim Bradley, a former boxer and boxing analyst, has made a bold prediction that WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson will be the one to dethrone the unbeaten WBA champ Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in a potential unification fight. According to Bradley, Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) is more than capable of defeating Davis and doing so with
Paulie Malignaggi’s criticism of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for supposedly avoiding a fight with Shakur Stevenson seems biased and unfair. Malignaggi appears to have a personal preference for Stevenson over Vasiliy Lomachenko, which may cloud his judgment. His assertion that Stevenson represents less of a risk for Davis than Lomachenko is highly debatable and lacks substantial
Last night in Las Vegas, Gervonta “Tank” Davis showcased his skills, securing a decisive victory over Frank Martin. With this win, Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, improved his record to an impressive 30-0 with 28 knockouts. Looking ahead, Davis expressed his desire to face the best in the division. During the post-fight press conference, the