He has earned the world championship title in two weight classes namely WBO Junior Lightweight and WBO Featherweight. [10] Stevenson showed off his quickness, defense and punching skills as he won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. Stevenson defeated Clary convincingly, winning the fight by a wide margin on the scorecards, with all three judges scoring the contest 10090 in his favor. His opponent was announced as Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez (6-3-2, 1 KO). Stevenson reportedly was to earn $3 million. >Suministrada Shakur Stevenson quiere un 30 de abril glorioso para Puerto Rico. To read the full breakdown, as well as Bradley's prediction for Stevenson-Nakathila, click here. "Bud is one of the most competitive fighters I've ever seen. El invicto ex monarca en dos divisiones Shakur Stevenson enfrentar al pegador japons Shuichiro Yoshino en una batalla eliminatoria a 12 episodios por el ttulo mundial ligero del WBC el sbado, 8 de abril en el Prudential Center de Newark, New Jersey. Editor de la seccin de Deportes. Stevenson lost a point for slamming Conceicao to the canvas but, of course, it doesnt matter. 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. ESPN reported that the fighters agreed that Stevenson will pay Conceicao a financial penalty but the amount was not disclosed. Esta vez, Stevenson estar del otro lado de la moneda con la aspiracin de ser Puerto Rico sobre el ring en un tradicional duelo contra Mexico. They're going absolutely wild as 21 year-old Shakur Stevenson (11-0, . Yeah lets not act like nationality is something thats heavily enforced in combat sports. [42] Stevenson is scheduled to face Yoshino on April 8, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Xander Zayas, who was signed at the age of 16, has already begun making . Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 2. [39] Zepeda likewise passed on the fight,[40] as did the former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr.[41] The order was finally accepted by Shuichiro Yoshino on January 11, 2023. Xander Yarob Zayas Castro (born September 5, 2002) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer.In an amateur career that spanned from 2007 to 2018 he had more than 130 bouts, winning eleven national championship tournaments including the 2018 U.S. Conceicao, who weighed 129.6, will claim the vacant WBC and WBO titles in he wins the fight. Conozco y reconozco la trayectoria de los boxeadores puertorriqueos. It can here. I can't wait to bring glory to the island. There was a problem saving your notification. Tambin tendr la bandera en mi uniforme, adelant Stevenson a EL VOCERO sobre sus planes para la pelea a finales de abril en el MGM Grand, de Las Vegas. He says he often looks at the landscape of future pound-for-pound best fighters and likes his chances to come out on top. 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. Shakur Stevensons father is Shahid Guyton, and his mother is Malikah Stevenson. He had a relationship with Jajaira Gonzalez, who is the sister of one of his opponents Joet Gonzalez, with whom he fought and won while holding the WBC Featherweight belt. Davis won a silver medal in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, which took place last year because of the COVID pandemic. He had his fight with Felix Caraballo, where he won and earned the prize money of $450,000. After the final bell, Stevenson attempted to reconcile with Gonzalez without success, saying, "I told him he's a helluva fighter. Articles about what's happening right now and how things might turn out in the future are where he's headed for. As an amateur, he presented the United States at the Summer Olympics 2016 and won the silver medal in the bantamweight division. His net worth is as high as $3 million and as low as $970,000. Recibe ms informacin sobre esta y otras noticias. Quiero dejarlo claro. 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. 152 views Apr 29, 2022 5 Dislike Share Save Hood Champion Boxing and Sports 149. ET / 7 p.m. PT. He landed a brilliant left uppercut midway through the round that seemed to stun Conceicao. Most recently, Stevenson and his rapper girlfriend reached a new milestone in their relationship. However, based on the level of opposition combined with the stakes, the winner is OShaquie Foster. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . Sexual Orientation. Suscrbete para recibir en tu email las noticias ms importantes de Deportes. Hell now be in position to land big fights at 135, at which undisputed champion Devin Haney, George Kambosos Jr. and Vasiliy Lomachenko fight. Definitivamente, puede ser un captulo ms de la rivalidad entre Puerto Rico y Mxico, concluy Stevenson. Luxurious Vehicles Owned by YouTube Star Logan Paul. [30], Stevenson's first championship defense as a unified super featherweight titlist was scheduled against the one-time WBC title challenger Robson Conceio. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Escrbeme aqu: ventasb. Shakur Stevenson . Shakur showed his quirkiness, punching skills, and quick actions when he won the title of his first fight against the American boxer Edgar Brito. Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Youth National Championships. However, Stevenson is eyeing the wider picture and is extremely eager to fetch a long roadway in the sport. [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. Where are his roots from and what religion does he follow? Estranged from Shakur, Rivera had been working on building a relationship with his son prior to his. In 2015, aged 18, he won the Senior U.S. Olympic Trials, thus qualifying for the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. They will remain vacant if the Brazilian loses. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Eighteen-year-old Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) is one the most enticing prospects on the undercards. Shakur Stevenson is an American professional boxer who won a gold medal in the flyweight division at the 2014 Sofia Youth World Championships and also won the Youth Olympic Games in the flyweight division at the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games. Stevenson won by unanimous decision with scores of 117110, 118109 and 118110. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . The scores were 118-108, 117-109 and 117-109. He'll soon return home to defend his throne. Hype himself up i guess. Its something about a southpaw and that catch fighters of guard while theyre coming in that has them running straight into the left hand unlike any orthodox fighter Ive seen. Gonzalez and his father openly disapproved of the relationship and of Stevenson. He is currently in a relationship with rapper, Young Lyric. Boring in and out of the ring. 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. Jajaira Gonzalez is herself not a stranger to sports like boxing. Shakur Stevenson won, according to BoxRec, but the reviews for his effort versus Jeremiah Nakathila on June 12 were mostly unkind. [29] The fight drew in an average of 1,353,000 viewers on ESPN and peaked at 1,440,000. With a world title around his waist, Stevenson will also have a better case to make. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. Shakur Stevenson whose real name is Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson is a Puerto Rican American professional boxer. Junior lightweight contender Shakur Stevenson scored a knockdown of Jeremiah Nakathila and cruised to a unanimous decision victory. Shakur Stevenson will fight in the main event of ESPN's June 12 card in New York, most likely against Jeremiah Nakathila, a source told ESPN. At the age of five, Stevenson took boxing under his grandfather Wali Moses. Shakur Stevenson, Puerto Rico's finest, returns to Newark on April 8th against Shuichiro Yoshino! El impresionante contendiente de 6'4 y 240 libras chocar contra el . Hes legit, His fights vs Ito and vs Nakatani last year were fun scraps. Shakur Stevenson has risen from silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics to featherweight world champion. 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. He and his eight siblings were raised by his stepfather Shahid Guyton. Stevenson scored a knockdown with a body shot at the end of the round. So many fighters claim certain heritages despite growing up in a separate country or culture. He helps me get to that next level.". "[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. Is he lying about that? Ash-Shakur Stevenson (born June 28, 1997) is an American professional boxer. All Stevenson that round. [44][45][46][47], According to a police report, Stevenson and fellow boxer, David Grayton, were involved in an altercation in a South Beach parking garage. But it was fun," Stevenson said. Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images, https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/shakur-stevenson-loses-130-pound-titles-on-scale-plans-to-move-up-to-135, Shakur Stevenson expects to maintain momentum against Robson Conceicao on Friday, Fight Week: The return of Shakur Stevenson, Joy Joyce vs. Joseph Parker, Pound for pound: Shakur Stevenson ascends the list, Fight Week: Brandon Figueroa, Mark Magsayo set for key 126-pound clash, Supersized: The 10 heaviest heavyweight champions in history, Video: Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul highlights, Tiny but mighty: Shortest heavyweight champions ever, Little big men: The lightest heavyweight champions of all time, Mike Tyson: 10 victories that helped define heavyweight legend, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It was a one-way performance that saw Shakur Stevenson with remarkable victory and high hand speed. Everyone, including Conceicao, can see that Stevenson is the much better boxer. The 25-year-old professional boxer is American by nationality and belongs to the Puerto Rican ethnicity. Who Is Shakur Stevenson? The only significant criticism of him is that he has not been able to stop elite opposition consistently. Multiracial (Black and Hispanic) He is of African-American descent on his mother's side and Puerto Rican descent on his father's side. 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. To date, Shakur is known to have two girlfriends which came soon into the public eyes after his commitments. In the aftermath of his victory, Stevenson proclaimed, "I want to be a superstar in the sport; I'm here to last.". The 27-year-old Filipino outpointed Gary Russell Jr. to take Russells WBC 126-pound title in January, his first major belt. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports and Event Programming at Showtime, has reason to be gratified. Good fight so far. [28], On January 16, 2022, there were negotiations that Stevenson would have a unification bout with WBC champion scar Valdez. Soif he were half Italian but born and raised in Nebraskawould he be Italys Finest??? Amanda tiene mi apoyo total y estoy seguro de que va a salir con su mano en alto, afirm el pgil de 24 aos. 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. Hes still outboxing Conceicao, though. Distinctive Features. The newly engaged couple has yet to spill beans about their wedding plans. On June 18, 2019, Stevenson agreed to a deal where the charges would be dropped after one year of probation and 50 hours of community service. Es importante para m porque quiero mucho a la fanaticada puertorriquea. He has seen Anthony Joshua get upset by Andy Ruiz and Josh Warrington get upset by Mauricio Lara, and he doesn't want to be the next victim of that type of upset when he's as close as he is to the big fights he truly desires. Shakurs real name is Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive boxing events, weigh-ins and more. Stevenson dominated using his jab and footwork to outland and outwork Valdez, even scoring a knockdown in Round 6. Moreover, Fearless also has an African-American ethnicity, and he practices Islam as his religion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). N.J. Stevenson had a very successful Youth career, winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. "It's surreal, because a couple of years ago I was watching Shakur Stevenson on TV; now being here it shows the hard work is paying off," Zayas said. As an amateur, he represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the bantamweight division. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Due to his ownership of the flag, and that fact that he had been speaking out on the injustices against. He landed some good body shots and a nice counter to the head. My health has to come first. Logan Paul Denies Getting Knocked Out by Floyd Mayweather: Shut the F*** Up. During the post fight interview, Stevenson announced his move to lightweight, citing his inability to make the junior lightweight limit. [13] Stevenson won the bout after 2 minutes and 35 seconds of the first round. In round 5, Paz was knocked down following a straight left. Shakur often states that Andre Ward is the one who influenced him since childhood to stay committed to boxing. After consecutive 14 wins, Stevenson moved up to the super featherweight division. He clinched a lot, though. 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. 3 days later, the fight was confirmed for April 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada. 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 sudden he wants a Valdez fights and now claims he is Puerto Rican,,, for that Mexican vs Puerto Rican sell. But Will The Fight Get Made? Zayas, who scored one-sided victories in February and April, returns Saturday, June 12 in a six . Another problem for the Brazilian: Stevensons defensive ability. Ive been a professional my whole career and made weight, but my body just cant make 130 anymore. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? Brito was cut on the left eye after an accidental headbutt in round 2. The fight headlined an ESPN broadcast card, which took place on September 23, 2022, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. As of 2022, Shakur Stevenson has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Puerto Rican star remained on the ground in agony before the referee waved the fight off. Brito cut left eye rd 2 from accidental headbutt. I've beat Ryan [Garcia] in the amateurs. . Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. He tweeted: I gave it my all. Si ellos me quieren aceptar y apoyarme, eso sera increble para m, indic. As a professional boxer, he hits the gym regularly to build up his muscle and gain an athletic physique. The action is back-and-forth, though. Shakur Stevenson and Michelle Ragston, as seen in May 2022 (Shakur Stevenson / Instagram) Race / Ethnicity. The fighters are in the ring. 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. Shakur Stevenson showcased his skills and beat Felix Caraballo in six rounds on Tuesday night in Las Vegas as US boxing made its comeback. [22], On December 12, 2020, Stevenson fought Toka Khan Clary. So far, the New Jersey native has made $5,756,000 in career earnings, excluding bonuses and sponsorships earnings. There was an error processing your request. 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. La ganadora de la reyerta que es la primera estelarizada por mujeres en este recinto de la Gran Manzana se coronar campeona indiscutida de las 135 libras. . Valdez down in round six. For example, Showtime will have aired nine major boxing cards in a span of 11 weeks through late April this year. Stevenson fought his second straight Argentine opponent, David Michel Paz (4-3) in a scheduled six-round fight. [9], Promoter Bob Arum told Ringtv that Stevenson would likely make his debut on a stacked card at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on April 22, 2017. That said, he has earned a decent amount to afford a luxurious lifestyle. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Bivol keeps winning and moving up; Haney earns top 10 spot, A megafight is set: Here's what's at stake when Gervonta Davis faces Ryan Garcia in April, Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials, Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila undercard fights, Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title, Shakur Stevenson is ready for another world title fight, it's just a matter of which champion is next. [27], On October 23, 2021, Stevenson faced WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. [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. Never-ending behind-the-scenes negotiations among handlers of the top boxers sometimes smooth, often painstaking and occasionally heartbreaking has produced a robust schedule of shows on the premium network. Stevenson, the WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine champion, puts his. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shakur Stevenson at the best online prices at eBay! Full coverage a fight story, photo gallery and analysis will follow on separate posts the night of the fight and the following day. Noticing a large Puerto Rican flag waving contingent below has greeted Diaz, age 24, I spurred on these blue collar fans with an arm flailing display of revelry, in a way that really can't happen (nor should) among ringside press and cameras of influence. 4. . "Everybody acts like I'm not there and other people are ahead of me. The next month, he made his Madison Square Garden debut and defeated Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez in just 2 minutes and 35 seconds of the first round. By using this website you agree to the use of cookies. Stevenson, who'd previously vacated his 126-pound title without a defense, will be making his third appearance at 130 pounds, having run roughshod over Felix Caraballo and Toka Kahn Clary in. Looks like were heading to a decision victory for Stevenson. By Jeff Aronow: Shakur Stevenson will be fighting this summer on June 12th on ESPN during the Puerto Rican Day parade weekend. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. I've been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. Lightweight prospect Keyshawn Davis of Norfolk, Virginia, stopped veteran Omar Tienda at 1:38 of Round 5 of a scheduled eight-round bout. He indicated there was no hope he could make 130 if given more time. Im moving up to 135 my next fight.. Brito cut right eye after intentional headbutt to Stevenson rd 3 & 1 pt deducted. Back when he laced up his boxing gloves at a young age, nobody expected him to come this far. Hair Color. Then he lost his title to Rey Vargas by a split decision in his first defense in July. In fact, he also missed his college to shift his attention to becoming a professional boxer. Deportes; Boxeo; Con sangre boricua Shakur Stevenson, rival de Flix Caraballo hoy en Las Vegas El padre del campen pluma de la OMB, Alfredo Rivera, era puertorriqueo y falleci en el 2019. Top Rank Boxing is on ESPN and ESPN+. Amazing to watch him stand in range but not get hit clean at all. Shakur Stevenson is from Newark, New Jersey, USA. Shakur Stevenson is a native of Newark, New Jersey. 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 process of selecting a Boxing Junkie Fighter of the Month for February was difficult. He and his eight siblings were raised by his stepfather Shahid Guyton. [37] As Cruz refused to enter into negotiations,[38] the WBC ordered William Zepeda to face Stevenson instead, as the next highest ranked contender. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6. Close round. If he had more thump in his punches hed be unstoppable , would love to see him run through divisions. "It was the hardest sparring session I've ever had. halting Puerto Rico's Felix Caraballo in the sixth round at the MGM Grand "bubble" in Las Vegas. Mostly a feel-out, find-year-range round. The scores were 80-72, 79-73 and 78-74. 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's biological father is of Puerto Rican descent. Please disable your ad blocker, and refresh the page to view this content. At 22 years old, what is Shakur Stevenson's net worth? 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