Matchroom Boxing recently revealed the full undercard for the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry light heavyweight clash scheduled for October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV, has stirred up mixed reactions among boxing fans and critics alike. WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson finds himself in an
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The upcoming fight between WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and Joe Cordina on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has sparked some controversy among boxing fans. Stevenson, who will be fighting on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev undercard, is facing criticism for choosing Cordina as his opponent. This is largely due to the fact
The boxing world is abuzz with excitement as WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and former IBF 130-lb champion Joe Cordina are currently in talks for a potential fight. This matchup has the potential to be a thrilling showdown between two talented fighters from different weight classes. Early Discussions Confirmed Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is enthusiastic about the prospect of putting together a mega-card that would feature Terence Crawford facing off against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda on the same night. However, the excitement surrounding this potential matchup has been overshadowed by controversy. Following Ortiz’s controversial victory over WBC interim
Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya have been in discussions about teaming up to put together an exciting boxing event. The event could potentially feature a doubleheader with Terence Crawford facing Vergil Ortiz in one co-main event and Shakur Stevenson taking on William Zepeda in the other. Both Alalshikh and De La Hoya have
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has expressed his interest in organizing a fight between William Zepeda and WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. De La Hoya sees this potential matchup as significant, labeling it as “huge.” He believes that the willingness of both fighters to face each other makes them the perfect candidates for an exciting
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson and #1 ranked contender William Zepeda are currently in talks for a potential fight that could take place in October. This matchup could be included on the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev card on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stevenson, with a record of 22-0 and 10 KOs, is
Shakur Stevenson recently debunked rumors spread by a popular YouTube channel claiming that a unification match between him and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was set for November 23rd. The WBC lightweight champion dismissed the news as “fake,” casting doubt on the validity of the alleged fight. Despite this, Stevenson did not confirm whether negotiations were taking
Terence Crawford’s desire to see Shakur Stevenson unify the 135-lb division may be rooted in good intentions, but the reality of the situation paints a different picture. Stevenson, although undefeated, has not shown the necessary talent to compete at the highest level in the lightweight division. The idea of silencing doubters and proving himself as
Keyshawn Davis and Ryan Garcia took to Instagram live to hilariously roast Teofimo Lopez, highlighting his eccentric behavior and reluctance to face certain opponents. This banter stemmed from Davis’ unsuccessful attempts to secure a fight against Teofimo for the WBO light welterweight title, despite making numerous callouts. During the live stream, Davis sought the support
Recently, Shakur Stevenson received some unexpected news regarding a potential fight with his top-ranked contender, William Zepeda. However, the situation quickly turned sour when Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, took to Twitter with a controversial post. De La Hoya’s cryptic tweet implied that Zepeda was not being given the opportunity to choose his next
Promoter Eddie Hearn is considering signing free agent Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom stable, but he seems to have reservations about Shakur’s marketability. Hearn emphasizes the importance of avoiding long-term deals without guaranteed fights, indicating his concern about potential financial losses if Shakur fails to attract viewers or bring in new subscribers to DAZN. Hearn’s
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is setting his sights on Shakur Stevenson, hoping to lure him into signing with his promotion company. Stevenson, who is considered one of the most talked-about fighters in the world, recently turned down a $15 million offer from Top Rank. Hearn is confident that he can make Stevenson a star, offering
Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he suffered injuries to both of his hands during his fight against Artem Harutyunyan in Newark. Despite emerging victorious and retaining his WBC lightweight title, Stevenson’s performance was lackluster, leaving many fans disappointed. The fact that Shakur only mentioned his hand injuries after the fight has raised suspicions among critics.
Shakur Stevenson, with a record of 22-0 and 10 KOs, is currently weighing his options for signing as a free agent. Two prominent choices on the table are Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Mayweather Promotions. The decision comes after Stevenson turned down a $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, as he was dissatisfied with