NBA. Stevenson has been very vocal that he wants Oscar Valdez next, but with news that Top Rank has booked Valdez-Robson Conceicao, he seems resigned to face Jamel Herring this winter in New York's Madison Square Garden. And since then he never looked back. Conozco y reconozco la trayectoria de los boxeadores puertorriqueos. ESPN reported that the fighters agreed that Stevenson will pay Conceicao a financial penalty but the amount was not disclosed. After the final bell, Stevenson attempted to reconcile with Gonzalez without success, saying, "I told him he's a helluva fighter. [10] Stevenson showed off his quickness, defense and punching skills as he won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito. N.Y., fights in a six-rounder at junior featherweight, while popular Puerto Rican prospect Armani Almestica (6-0, 6 KOs) goes . Horario Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson. He visto muchas peleas de Miguel Cotto y tambin de (Flix "Tito") Trinidad, precis. He views Saturday's fight and everything leading up to it as a showcase of what he can be, both in and out of the ring. The welterweight from Puerto Rico has already shown an impressive skill set at such a young age that it makes it easy to see him becoming a contender in the years to come. He is one of the oldest children born to his mother out of nine children, and some are being shared with his biological father who had no role in Shakurs life. Valdez down in round six. For now, he holds 15 wins to his name with absolute 0 losses. LAS VEGAS -- Shakur Stevenson nonchalantly sat on the stage rocking a gray Nike hoodie, black basketball shorts and a New York Yankees hat cocked to one side at his prefight news conference, when his opponent on Saturday -- Jeremiah Nakathila -- said something that made Stevenson quickly turn his head in surprise. The scores were 80-72, 79-73 and 78-74. 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All Stevenson that round. Mauricio Lara made a strong impression by taking out Leigh Wood to win his first title on Feb. 18 in the U.K., hostile territory. Furthermore, he employs his finest skill sets once he takes up the ring space, thus executing his strategies in the finest way. He tweeted: I gave it my all. [48] Stevenson was arrested on July 1, 2018, and charged with misdemeanor assault. [36], On November 9, 2022, the WBC ordered Isaac Cruz to face Stevenson in a lightweight title eliminator. It is not known when Shakur and Michelle met each other, however, they certainly got involved in a romantic relationship back in October/November 2020. Boxing Junkie will post round-by-round commentary of the main event andresults of the featured bouts on the card immediately after they end. He is more African American than a Rican. Stevenson, who lost his 130-pound titles on the scale the day before the fight, picked his Brazilian opponent apart at range from the opening bell and took few punches himself. Xander Zayas, who was signed at the age of 16, has already begun making . And Subriel Matias and Badou Jack deserved consideration after their title-winning efforts this past Saturday. Close round. He's fighting Larry Fryers (11-3, 4 KOs) Saturday on the ESPN+ portion of the card, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Stevenson dominated using his jab and footwork to outland and outwork Valdez, even scoring a knockdown in Round 6. 152 views Apr 29, 2022 5 Dislike Share Save Hood Champion Boxing and Sports 149. He helps me get to that next level.". The only significant criticism of him is that he has not been able to stop elite opposition consistently. Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. His biological father, who was of Puerto Rican descent, was not a part of his life. Shakur Stevenson is a native of Newark, New Jersey. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life and Childhood Shakur Stevenson was born on June 28, 1997, in his birthplace, Newark, New Jersey. Si ellos me quieren aceptar y apoyarme, eso sera increble para m, indic. One appears to get Conceicaos attention. SHAKUR STEVENSON showed off his immense power as he destroyed Felix Caraballo with a brutal body shot. Shakur Stevenson dominated a game, but overmatched Robson Conceicao en route to a unanimous decision victory. Stevenson (18-0, 9 KOs) is coming off back-to-back victories over Jamel Herring (to win the WBO title) and Oscar Valdez (to add the WBC belt), which lifted him onto pound-for-pound lists. Mauricio Lara made a strong impression by taking out Leigh Wood to win his first title on Feb. 18 in the U.K., hostile territory. Where are his roots from and what religion does he follow? 21-0 entering, started fast, but the 32 year old Puerto Rican boxer, who's been in plenty of big stage bouts, didn't get even slightly ruffled. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? [18], Stevenson continued his winning streak, compiling a perfect record of 12-0 before facing Joet Gonzalez for the vacant WBO featherweight title on October 26, 2019. Minutes away from the main event. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . [31] He entered the bout as a significant favorite, with most bookmakers having him at -1800 odds to win the fight. Shakur Stevenson has had an illustrious career so far till 2021. Shakur stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet 7 inches. By Jeff Aronow: Shakur Stevenson will be fighting this summer on June 12th on ESPN during the Puerto Rican Day parade weekend. [32] Stevenson missed weight by 1.6 lbs at the official weigh-ins leading to him being stripped of his WBC and WBO titles. He mentioned he did eight or nine sparring rounds against WBO welterweight champion Terence "Bud" Crawford during this training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nakathila, a massive underdog for Saturday's main event (ESPN and ESPN+, 10 p.m. . Shakurs mothers name is Malikah Stevenson and his stepfathers name is Shahid Guyton, whereas his biological fathers name is not known but one thing is certain about him is that he was of Puerto Rican descent. Eighteen-year-old Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) is one the most enticing prospects on the undercards. But they're going to find out as time goes on. Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. Stevenson has it all mapped out in the long term, and he plans to fight in five different weight classes by the time all is said and done in his pro career. Well, it looks as if Shakur Stevenson will be moving up to 135 pounds. But he is not really Puerto Rican beside for his blood. On April 30, 2022, Stevenson became unified super featherweight champion after beating Oscar Valdez in a unanimous 117-110, 118-109, 118-109 decision. a Puerto Rican who had never previously boxed outside . Stevenson had one point deducted in the 9th round for unsportsmanlike conduct. When I went to his last fight in Newark I saw multiple Puerto Rican flags!! Shakur showed his quirkiness, punching skills, and quick actions when he won the title of his first fight against the American boxer Edgar Brito. Quiz puedo hacerlo luego de la pelea para explorar la cultura y conocer a la familia de mi padre. Then, midway through the fifth, he put Tienda down with a right to the side of the head. As of June 2022, he is ranked as the world's best active super featherweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board,[2] BoxRec[3] and ESPN.[4]. The ringside physician stopped the bout. For example, Showtime will have aired nine major boxing cards in a span of 11 weeks through late April this year. Amanda Serrano was a good candidate after outpointing Erika Cruz to finally add undisputed champion to her long list of accomplishments on Feb. 4. Shakur Stevenson wins interim title; Jose Pedraza and Xander Zayas shine in TKO victories Skip to main content Skip to navigation Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN. "Everybody acts like I'm not there and other people are ahead of me. The 10-round co-feature will showcase Puerto Rican lightweight star Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo against Japanese contender Masayoshi Nakatani. >Suministrada Shakur Stevenson quiere un 30 de abril glorioso para Puerto Rico. Black. Next, Shakur had another relationship with Michelle Ragston, who belongs to Houston, Texas, and is best known for her rapping style and being a top musician plus online personality. [22], On December 12, 2020, Stevenson fought Toka Khan Clary. [19] The two men had a long-running feud, due to the fact that Stevenson's girlfriend of the past three years had been Gonzalez's younger sister, Jajaira. Conceicao was busier than Stevenson, landing a number of shots to the body. [28], On January 16, 2022, there were negotiations that Stevenson would have a unification bout with WBC champion scar Valdez. ESPN+, Saturday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Stevenson walked Conceicao down the entire final round to finish with a flourish. Most recently, Stevenson and his rapper girlfriend reached a new milestone in their relationship. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. You have permission to edit this article. raised by his mother, Malikah Stevenson, and his stepfather Shahid Guyton. He's naturally right-handed, but he just feels more comfortable fighting in a southpaw stance. But he actually has his more powerful arm in front of him with that stance. Boring in and out of the ring. Conceicao had a little success that round, trying to stay busy and landed some noticeable punches. 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Rock that lil flag on the trunks next fight that would be dope Davis won a silver medal in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, which took place last year because of the COVID pandemic. He says he'll trash-talk Nakathila because it can help build his brand and profile. They hongry to get behind someone. En Mexico el horario que se espera que podramos ver a Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson que en Mxico sea entre las 22 horas del proximo Sbado 30 de Abril.. El horario para el resto de paises en donde podremos ver Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson nos dice que podremos ver esta peelea en siguiente horario.. Horario en Argentina, Uruguay y Paraguay: 12.15 PM. "I have no doubt Shakur Stevenson will put . He excelled in his Olympic boxing stint and amateurs to finally make his decision on becoming a pro-boxer. Please check your email for a confirmation. Whenever this search gets new results, you'll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link. Still, Stevenson has the better body language and also landed his share of solid shots. However, Stevenson is eyeing the wider picture and is extremely eager to fetch a long roadway in the sport. There was really no reason why he started to fight in that southpaw stance because, typically, a lot of trainers will train their fighter to keep their power hand behind him. I've been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. As per Who Times, Stevenson was born on June 28, 1997, in New Jersey, USA. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Even. The scores were 118-108, 117-109 and 117-109. He is currently in a relationship with rapper, Young Lyric. The two fighters made comments to a group of people in a parking garage. Indeed, he was successful in his youth level, where he won various youth championship titles including the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships, 2014 Summer Youth Olympics, and the Senior U.S. Olympic Trials, and became the highest medaling male boxer for the United States. Yoshino is ranked #8 on Boxrec, #5 with the WBC, #7 with the WBO, #13 with the IBF, and holds the Asia-Pacific WBO and OPBF belts. Conceicao is still throwing but its Stevenson who is landing the clean shots, not the Brazilian. En junio de 2020 domin tambin al mayagezano Flix "La Sombra" Caraballo, esta vez por nocut en el sexto asalto. Hell now be in position to land big fights at 135, at which undisputed champion Devin Haney, George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko fight. Please disable your ad blocker, and refresh the page to view this content. 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