In accordance with Dan Rafael by way of his Combat Freaks Unite Substack, sources have informed him WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson is about for his first combat in 2024 towards an as-yet unknown opponent, with the combat set to happen on a High Rank Boxing card on July 6 on the Prudential Heart in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.
Shakur Stevenson Subsequent Combat: Particulars Rising for Hometown Combat
Shakur Stevenson Subsequent Combat
Stevenson received the WBC light-weight strap in his final combat towards Edwin De Los Santos on the T-Cell Enviornment, Las Vegas. Regardless of successful the vacant title, the New Jersey native was broadly criticised – for his efficiency, the place he appeared to look to jab and transfer. His opponent was reluctant to take possibilities, making for a low-action contest.
The champion will undoubtedly – be trying to impress in his subsequent combat whatever the opposition, particularly if it’s a residence city combat for the 26-year-old.
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Whoever is subsequent for Stevenson can have their arms full. Regardless of the disappointing final efficiency, he’s a prestigious expertise with an distinctive ring IQ. He controls the gap exceptionally effectively and counters impressively. The New Jersey native will see the smallest twitch from his opponent and pounce. One other fascinating replace from the report was that will probably be the ultimate bout on Stevenson’s High Rank promotional settlement, with talks happening over an extension, however no settlement being reached.
Profession Highlights
Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) has loved a powerful begin to his skilled profession, remaining undefeated and displaying many his excellent boxing abilities. He boats spectacular wins towards Joet Gonzalez, Jeremia Nakathila, and Shuichiro Yoshino. The New Jersey native southpaw might be combating on the Prudential Heart for the fourth time in his profession and might be desirous to ship out a warning to the remainder of the division.
Make a journey down reminiscence lane with us to when Stevenson dominated Oscar Valdez.