Former boxing champion Tim Bradley has recently expressed his concerns regarding the behavior of rising star Shakur Stevenson. According to Bradley, Stevenson has been displaying a pattern of defiance towards his coach’s advice during his fights. This behavior was most prominently observed during Stevenson’s recent title defense against Artem Harutyunyan, where he engaged in arguments
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Shakur Stevenson’s decision to turn down a massive $15 million contract extension from his current promoters, Top Rank, may prove to be a risky move as he explores his options on the free agent market. The deal offered by Top Rank would have guaranteed him a minimum of $3 million per fight, a sum that
Last Saturday night, William Zepeda showcased his power and skill in the boxing ring by stopping Giovanni Cabrera in the third round with a devastating body shot. With a flawless record of 31-0, including 27 knockouts, Zepeda has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. His performance against
Shakur Stevenson, the undefeated WBC lightweight champion, managed to hold onto his title with a twelve-round unanimous decision over Artem Harutyunyan. However, despite the victory, Stevenson’s performance fell short of expectations. Throughout the fight, Stevenson’s fans remained eerily quiet, expressing their disappointment with his lackluster showing. Stevenson failed to deliver the knockout he had hoped
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, recently faced off against challenger Artem Harutyunyan in a fight that left fans underwhelmed. Despite being the clear winner with scores of 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112, Shakur expressed frustration with his opponent’s tactics. Post-fight, Shakur shifted all the blame onto Harutyunyan, accusing him of running and merely trying to
As WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson prepares to battle Artem Harutyunyan tonight on ESPN, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling matchup. Stevenson’s last performance was impressive, and fighting in his hometown at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey adds an extra layer of excitement to the event. One of the standout moments of tonight’s
Shakur Stevenson successfully weighed in for the title defense of his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan, who is looking to upset the champion. Both fighters weighed in with Stevenson at 134.1 pounds and Harutyunyan at 134.8 lbs. The face-off between the two fighters had an interesting dynamic as they smiled at each other, with
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, finds himself in a critical position, according to Teddy Atlas. Atlas suggests that Stevenson needs to have a “Floyd Mayweather moment” in order to increase his popularity within the boxing community. Drawing a parallel to Mayweather’s career, Atlas emphasizes the significance of Stevenson demonstrating his capabilities in the ring
This weekend’s boxing lineup features a standout event in the form of a unification bout between Kazuto Ioka and Fernando Martinez. Ioka, known for his solid all-around boxing skills, will be facing Martinez, who brings an exciting brand of aggression and awkward attacks to the ring. The odds might favor Ioka, but Martinez’s style could
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is not one to shy away from calling out his competitors. His latest target is Vasily Lomachenko, whom he accuses of ducking him and being scared to face him in the ring. Despite Lomachenko’s recent impressive victory over George Kambosos Jr., Shakur remains adamant that the Ukrainian fighter is
Shakur Stevenson claims that there is a deliberate effort to “blackball” him in the boxing world, preventing him from securing the high-profile fights he desires. Despite his allegations, it is essential to question whether there is indeed a conspiracy at play or merely a strategic avoidance of his defensive fighting style by potential opponents and
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed interest in signing Shakur Stevenson to his Matchroom company following his recent fight against Artem Harutyunyan. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Shakur to the level of a star, a promotional overhaul is needed. Shakur, with a professional record of 21-0 and 10 KOs, possesses the skills and talent
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is set to become a promotional free agent following his upcoming title defense against Artem Harutyunyan. With this fight being his last under contract with Top Rank, speculation has arisen about Stevenson’s next move in the boxing world. Despite his impressive record of 21-0 with 10 knockouts, Stevenson has
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion with an impressive record of 21-0 and 10 KOs, is gearing up for his upcoming title defense against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This fight holds immense significance for Stevenson as his contract with Top Rank is set to expire, potentially
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, is gearing up to face Artem Harutyunyan in what he describes as a risky fight on July 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Despite Harutyunyan’s recent loss to Frank Martin, Stevenson acknowledges the challenge that his opponent poses. Harutyunyan, with a record of 13-1 and 7