Boring in and out of the ring. But he actually has his more powerful arm in front of him with that stance. [48] Stevenson was arrested on July 1, 2018, and charged with misdemeanor assault. He is currently in a relationship with rapper, Young Lyric. For example, Showtime will have aired nine major boxing cards in a span of 11 weeks through late April this year. Puerto Rico no ha sido ajeno para Stevenson sobre el entarimado, pues en abril de 2019 venci al barranquiteo Christopher "Pitufo" Daz por decisin unnime. Conceicao had a better round. His girlfriend is one of the most proficient young rappers out there, having already been compared to industry giants like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne. Overall, Stevenson has out-landed his 15 pro opponents in punches 1,249-351. She has remained a youth Olympics gold medalist in the field of boxing. Quiero dejarlo claro. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6. Shakur Stevenson has fought 18 fights and won all of his professional boxing fights. So few meaningful punches were thrown that the ESPN commentators Joe Tessitore, Tim Bradley and Andre Ward who were calling the fight criticized Stevenson during the live broadcast of the fight. He is a Soif he were half Italian but born and raised in Nebraskawould he be Italys Finest??? Simply return to this post when the time comes. Im moving up to 135 my next fight.. Davis won a silver medal in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, which took place last year because of the COVID pandemic. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson was born on June 28, 1997, which makes his birth sign Cancer. But what exactly is his nationality? Before talking about his parents firstly talk about the proud son who brought medals to his nation. He clinched a lot, though. Toned . He mentioned he did eight or nine sparring rounds against WBO welterweight champion Terence "Bud" Crawford during this training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Even. Foster (20-2, 11 KOs) capped an impressive comeback Mark Magsayo experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in consecutive fights last year. "[21] On July 9, 2020, Stevenson vacated his WBO title without making a single title defense, as he had moved up to the super featherweight division. Shakur Stevenson lost his 130-pound titles on the scale Thursday but the rising young star will still face Robson Conceicao tonight (Friday) in Newark, New Jersey, Stevensons home town. El impresionante contendiente de 6'4 y 240 libras chocar contra el . Mostly a feel-out, find-year-range round. Escrbeme aqu: ventasb. Rock that lil flag on the trunks next fight that would be dope One of the leaders of boxing's electric youth movement, Shakur Stevenson, is set to close out 2020 in grand fashion. Hype himself up i guess. Si ellos me quieren aceptar y apoyarme, eso sera increble para m, indic. Mike Coppinger reporting the news of Shakur coming off a. I truly dont know how Tank fairs with elite level talent. Ringside . [23], After improving to 150, Stevenson knocked Jeremiah Nakathila down with a check hook in the fourth round of their fight, en route to a shutout unanimous decision victory on June 12, 2021, in Las Vegas to win the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. 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. Hell now be in position to land big fights at 135, at which undisputed champion Devin Haney, George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko fight. Shakur Stevenson headlines as Bob Arum and Top Rank seemingly strike a deal to televise the event on Sky Sports. From his own intentional headbutts, Brito suffered a cut over his right eye. Horario Oscar Valdez vs Shakur Stevenson. Right from a young age, Shakur Stevenson got captivated by the sport of boxing. Specially culturally wise. They will remain vacant if the Brazilian loses. . Conceicao (17-8 KOs) in a 2016 Olympic gold medalist who lost his only previous fight for a world title, a decision against then-champion Valdez in September of last year. 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]. He helps me get to that next level.". Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. I can't wait to bring glory to the island. Shakurs first super featherweight fight was against Toka Khan Clary on 12th December 2020. We use cookies on our website to give you a better experience, improve performance, for analytics, and to show you relevant tailored adverts. Shakur took boxing as the option for his professional life at the age of 5 under the guidance of his grandfather Wali Moses. [49], Stevenson has a daughter born in 2021. Most recently, Stevenson and his rapper girlfriend reached a new milestone in their relationship. Brito was cut on the left eye after an accidental headbutt in round 2. Stevenson lost a point for slamming Conceicao to the canvas but, of course, it doesnt matter. His opponent was announced as Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez (6-3-2, 1 KO). It can here. Shakur Stevenson is an American personality who is a boxer by profession. 0.9: Stevenson's past six opponents have landed only 0.9 jabs per round (6.3% of total jabs attempted), and his 15 pro opponents overall have landed only 0.7 jabs per round (5.9% of total jabs attempted). Has anyone even been able to test his chin yet? *** Shakur Stevenson lost his 130-pound titles on the scale Thursday but the rising young star will still face Robson . He defeated Clary and won the fight by a huge margin on the scorecards with a total scoring of 100-90 and victory in his hands. Such is the roller coaster that his boxing. Shakur Stevenson showcased his skills and beat Felix Caraballo in six rounds on Tuesday night in Las Vegas as US boxing made its comeback. Shakur Stevenson, Puerto Rico's finest, returns to Newark on April 8th against Shuichiro Yoshino! Nakathila down in round four. El pgil encontrar en Valdez (30-0 y 23 KOs) a un veterano oponente mexicano que necesita reivindicarse de una discreta victoria en septiembre pasado ante Robson Conceicao, en lo que fue su primera defensa del ttulo de la CMB. Magsayo insists the past is in the past, though. 5,833 views Apr 28, 2022 Exclusive Behind The Scenes of Shakur Stevenson talking about his father, Adrien Broner comeback and addresses the Puerto Rican rumors. Pulsa aqu si eres usuario de Android o de iPhone. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. That said, Stevenson is unquestionably one of the smartest pugilists present today. Man, if he spoke Spanish and lived on the island, his popularity would quadruple. Shakur Stevenson won, according to BoxRec, but the reviews for his effort versus Jeremiah Nakathila on June 12 were mostly unkind. The process of selecting a Boxing Junkie Fighter of the Month for February was difficult. Hes legit, His fights vs Ito and vs Nakatani last year were fun scraps. He took up boxing at age five under his grandfather Wali Moses and cites Andre Ward as his influence. He had already paid the victims' medical expenses. Shakur Stevenson was very bright and focused since his childhood to achieve a meaningful boxing life. Amanda tiene mi apoyo total y estoy seguro de que va a salir con su mano en alto, afirm el pgil de 24 aos. But crushing all the naysayers and defying the odds, Fearless came right on top and today he ranks among the most eye-catchy prospects in the game. On December 12, 2020, he defeated Toka Khan Clary, with all three judges scoring the contest 100-90 in his favor. Eighteen-year-old Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) is one the most enticing prospects on the undercards. Still, Stevenson has the better body language and also landed his share of solid shots. Shakurs defense in mid and close range is so impressive. [36], On November 9, 2022, the WBC ordered Isaac Cruz to face Stevenson in a lightweight title eliminator. The 10-round co-feature will showcase Puerto Rican lightweight star Felix "El Diamante" Verdejo against Japanese contender Masayoshi Nakatani. WhatsApp. The June 12 card will take place on Puerto Rican . . Multiracial (Black and Hispanic) He is of African-American descent on his mother's side and Puerto Rican descent on his father's side. ", Title fight: Shakur Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs) vs. Jeremiah Nakathila (21-1, 17 KOs), 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title, Jose Pedraza (28-3, 13 KOs) vs. Julian Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs), 10 rounds, junior welterweights, Tyler McCreary (16-1-1, 7 KOs) vs. Manuel Rey Rojas (20-5, 6 KOs), 8 rounds, junior lightweights, John Bauza (14-0, 5 KOs) vs. Christon Edwards (12-2, 6 KOs), 8 rounds, junior welterweights, Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) vs. Larry Fryers (11-3, 4 KOs), 6 rounds, welterweights, Bryan Lua (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Frevian Gonzalez (4-0, 1 KO), 6 rounds, junior lightweights, Troy Isley (1-0, 0 KOs) vs. LaQuan Evans (4-1, 2 KOs), 4 rounds, middleweights, Kasir Goldston (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Maurice Anthony (3-1, 3 KOs), 4 rounds, welterweights, Jahi Tucker (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Ysrael Barboza (3-1-1, 3 KOs), 4 rounds, welterweights, Ringside Seat: Shakur Stevenson takes another step toward the top at junior lightweight, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Benn: WBC done me a 'disservice' with egg ruling, WBO orders Crawford title defense vs. Rocha, Serrano injured; rematch with Taylor postponed, Fury wins split decision to hand Paul first loss, Davis-Garcia bout finalized, moved to April 22, Sources: Taylor, Lopez agree to June 10 title bout, British officials looking into Lara spitting incident. 4: U.S. fighters, including Stevenson, who have won both an Olympic medal and a world title in the past 20 years. Success! I've beat Ryan [Garcia] in the amateurs. However, later on, 18th June 2019, Shakur agreed to the deal and got cleared in terms of all charges made against him after he opted for one-year probation and 50 hours of community service. As of 2022, Stevenson has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. His Rican dad abandoned him at young age and was raised by his step African American dad throughout his whole life . In fact, he also missed his college to shift his attention to becoming a professional boxer. [15] On November 20, Top Rank confirmed 26-year-old Mexican Oscar Mendoza (4-2, 2 KOs) as Stevenson's opponent, which would take place on the undercard of Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux on December 9, 2017, at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, New York. He continued his winning streak defeating Jeremiah Nakathila and Jamel Herring. He shouldve been using that flag since the get go. Amanda Serrano was a good candidate after outpointing Erika Cruz to finally add undisputed champion to her long list of accomplishments on Feb. 4. Stevenson followed with several more eye-catching lefts in a dominating round. It was a one-way performance that saw Shakur Stevenson with remarkable victory and high hand speed. Brito cut right eye after intentional headbutt to Stevenson rd 3 & 1 pt deducted. Officials went in looking for guns or explosives, but instead found a Puerto Rican flag. And since then he never looked back. The 27-year-old Filipino outpointed Gary Russell Jr. to take Russells WBC 126-pound title in January, his first major belt. 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. He seems to be tiring. Hes boxing beautifully. There was a problem saving your notification. But then Stevenson sent another when he heard of his opponent's occupation outside of boxing. We are going full ahead & embracing Skakur Stevenson as the half Puerto Rican Champion that he is! Puerto Rican's like us think everyone is Bori, but it's ea. Stevenson was ahead on all three judges scorecards and won every round. I've been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and He landed a hard left early in the round that either hurt or spooked Conceicao because he stopped throwing punches. To read the full breakdown, as well as Bradley's prediction for Stevenson-Nakathila, click here. With his exemplary in-ring skills, the young force has battered every opponent to the pulp. ESPN+, Saturday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Unbeaten 130-pound contender Henry Lebron (16-0, 10 KOs) of Puerto Rico defeated Andy Vences (23-4-1, 12 KOs) of San Jose, California, by a unanimous decision in an eight-round bout. Stevenson's training routine . The two boxers, who commented on the group of people in a parking garage, got involved in an altercation and were arrested on 1st July 2018. When I went to his last fight in Newark I saw multiple Puerto Rican flags!! He is more African American than a Rican. Please check your email for a confirmation. [22], On December 12, 2020, Stevenson fought Toka Khan Clary. halting Puerto Rico's Felix Caraballo in the sixth round at the MGM Grand "bubble" in Las Vegas. N.Y., fights in a six-rounder at junior featherweight, while popular Puerto Rican prospect Armani Almestica (6-0, 6 KOs) goes . He used the distance well, allowing Tapia to land only one punch at a time. As of October 2021, he has earned the honor of being called the worlds best junior lightweight by ESPN, The Ring Magazine, and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. [17] Stevenson easily outpointed Tapia, winning 8072 on all three judges' scorecards. La sangre puertorriquea que tengo es de parte de padre, pero bsicamente no lo conoc hasta que tuve 18 aos. [10] Stevenson showed off his quickness, defense and punching skills as he won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito. Stevenson on Thursday lost his 130-pound titles on the scale going into his fight with Robson Conceicao on Friday in Newark, New Jersey, coming in at 131.6 pounds. Stevenson stopped Felix Caraballo with a body-punch knockdown in. . Subscribe (Free!) >Suministrada Shakur Stevenson quiere un 30 de abril glorioso para Puerto Rico. He indicated there was no hope. Quiz puedo hacerlo luego de la pelea para explorar la cultura y conocer a la familia de mi padre. He and his eight siblings were raised by his stepfather Shahid Guyton. [35] The fight drew a peak audience of 1,150,000 and averaged 1,097,000 viewers. The leader of Puerto Rico's new wave, 18-year-old welterweight Xander Zayas, is not wasting time. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. Shakur Stevenson is from Newark, New Jersey, USA. [26] The bout attracted criticism from pundits and analysts, citing the low number of punches thrown by either man leading to a lack of action. Whenever this search gets new results, you'll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link. My health has to come first. Nakathila, who has a job as a police officer in his home of Namibia, took the zinger in stride. I seen Shakur Stevenson making the rounds letting everyone know he is Puerto Rican, He has been in this sport on the main stage for years now and never once mentioned it but now all of a. Top Rank's promoter Bob Arum, who knows a thing or two about . Shakur Stevenson is 25 years old, born June 28, 1997. He landed a brilliant left uppercut midway through the round that seemed to stun Conceicao. Error! He's fighting Larry Fryers (11-3, 4 KOs) Saturday on the ESPN+ portion of the card, which begins at 6:30 p.m. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). SHAKUR STEVENSON showed off his immense power as he destroyed Felix Caraballo with a brutal body shot. 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