[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. The 32-year-old Pedraza (29-3, 14 KOs), of Cidra, Puerto Rico, was the better fighter all night, using his veteran experience to outbox Rodriguez. 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. Stevenson is scheduled to face Felix Caraballo on the Top Rank card in Las. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Shakurs first super featherweight fight was against Toka Khan Clary on 12th December 2020. He is an ex-world champion and holds the title of WBO featherweight and the title of super featherweight and so on. He was 40 years old. [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. 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]. Shakur Stevenson has risen from silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics to featherweight world champion. 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. Error! Straight. "I'm going to be the superstar of all the young fighters," Stevenson said. The best thing I can say about Conceicao is that he isnt just trying to survive; hes trying to win, however futile that is. Cuenta con un bachillerato en periodismo de la Universidad del Sagrado Corazn y cursa un mster en Gestin Deportiva en la Escuela Universitaria del Real Madrid en Espaa. Shakur Stevenson and Michelle Ragston, as seen in May 2022 (Shakur Stevenson / Instagram) Race / Ethnicity. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Ringside . Brito was cut on the left eye after an accidental headbutt in round 2. Specially culturally wise. He's naturally right-handed, but he just feels more comfortable fighting in a southpaw stance. The process of selecting a Boxing Junkie Fighter of the Month for February was difficult. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Stevenson showed defensive improvements in the fight, boxed with his jab and worked to the body. In doing so, Stevenson unified the WBC and vacant The Ring super featherweight titles with his WBO super featherweight belt. Official result: Shakur Stevenson adds a second 130-pound title with a unanimous-decision victory over Oscar Valdez: 117-110, 118-109, 118-109. To date, Shakur is known to have two girlfriends which came soon into the public eyes after his commitments. Ash-Shakur Stevenson (born June 28, 1997) is an American professional boxer.He is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO featherweight title from 2019 to 2020, the WBO super featherweight title from 2021 to 2022, and the WBC and The Ring super featherweight titles in 2022. Shakur stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet 7 inches. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. 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 is an American personality who is a boxer by profession. They hongry to get behind someone. 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 will fight in the main event of ESPN's June 12 card in New York, most likely against Jeremiah Nakathila, a source told ESPN. 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. Instead, he was raised by his mother, Malikah Stevenson, and his stepfather Shahid Guyton. ET. Stevenson took firm control of the fight that round, walking Conceicao down and landed hard shots to both the head and body. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Stevenson had a very successful career at the Youth Level, winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. 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. 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. The couple met each other at the event of the Junior World Team Open in 2013. En junio de 2020 domin tambin al mayagezano Flix "La Sombra" Caraballo, esta vez por nocut en el sexto asalto. Stevenson is an inverted southpaw. Mostly a feel-out, find-year-range round. He had his fight with Felix Caraballo, where he won and earned the prize money of $450,000. Eighteen-year-old Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) is one the most enticing prospects on the undercards. So far, the New Jersey native has made $5,756,000 in career earnings, excluding bonuses and sponsorships earnings. All Stevenson that round. 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. The scores were 118-108, 117-109 and 117-109. [43], A native of Newark, New Jersey, Stevenson is the oldest of nine siblings, born to his mother Malikah Stevenson and raised by his stepfather Shahid Guyton. Stevenson's biological father is of Puerto Rican descent. Conceicao is still throwing but its Stevenson who is landing the clean shots, not the Brazilian. El joven boxeador quien no vislumbra por ahora usar el apellido Rivera aclar que su intencin no es forzar su puertorriqueidad. Conceicao was busier than Stevenson, landing a number of shots to the body. He also won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 3 days later, the fight was confirmed for April 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada. Hes boxing beautifully. Planifico salir al ring con una superestrella puertorriquea. He landed a brilliant left uppercut midway through the round that seemed to stun Conceicao. He knows he needs to build his public persona to become the superstar he wants to be, so none of it is personal. Nakathila, a massive underdog for Saturday's main event (ESPN and ESPN+, 10 p.m. Amazing to watch him stand in range but not get hit clean at all. Shakur Stevenson won, according to BoxRec, but the reviews for his effort versus Jeremiah Nakathila on June 12 were mostly unkind. Shakur Stevenson was born on 28th June 1997 making him 25 years old, is currently a native of Newark, New Jersey. . The two fighters made comments to a group of people in a parking garage. Durante la misma noche en la que Amanda Serrano tendr su cita con la historia, el dos veces campen divisional planifica manifestar sus races boricuas al enfrentar al mexicano Oscar Valdez por los ttulos de las 130 libras de la Organizacin Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) y el Consejo Mundial (CMB). Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive boxing events, weigh-ins and more. Ser una gran noche para nosotros. Shakur Stevenson was very bright and focused since his childhood to achieve a meaningful boxing life. 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. Yep. Magsayo insists the past is in the past, though. However, based on the level of opposition combined with the stakes, the winner is OShaquie Foster. 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. According to War Against All Puerto Ricans, Law 53, as it was known in the legislation, was entirely intended to disrupt the Puerto Rican independence movement.It made it illegal to speak in favor of independence, write in favor of independence, sing a patriotic tune, or even display the Puerto Rican flag, per Mother Jones.The penalty for breaking this law was a fine of $10,000 and/or 10 years . Be respectful and come chat with us. On paper he should definitely be a solid opponent for Shakur, but I gotta watch some footage of Yoshino to really see how this might play out, Ive seen a couple of Yoshinos fights. And he has every weapon in his artillery to overpower his opponents. Stevenson, en tanto, dijo estar consciente del peso de identificarse como puertorriqueo en el boxeo rentado, considerando la gran cantidad de superestrellas que han salido de la Isla. 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. [30], Stevenson's first championship defense as a unified super featherweight titlist was scheduled against the one-time WBC title challenger Robson Conceio. *** Shakur Stevenson lost his 130-pound titles on the scale Thursday but the rising young star will still face Robson . Later on 23rd October 2021, Shakur won the WBO junior lightweight championship in Atlanta, Georgia. Gonzalez and his father openly disapproved of the relationship and of Stevenson. Officials went in looking for guns or explosives, but instead found a Puerto Rican flag. Featherweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson reportedly has an opponent for the tentative June 9 restart of boxing. He was the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States Claressa Shields won gold for the U.S. women's team. 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. Fearless possesses an offensive style of fighting and enjoys terrifying his opponents to the pulp. After consecutive 14 wins, Stevenson moved up to the super featherweight division. The leader of Puerto Rico's new wave, 18-year-old welterweight Xander Zayas, is not wasting time. He seems to be tiring. The fight is competitive but Stevenson is landing the cleaner, harder punches. Shakur Stevenson . Then, midway through the fifth, he put Tienda down with a right to the side of the head. N.Y., fights in a six-rounder at junior featherweight, while popular Puerto Rican prospect Armani Almestica (6-0, 6 KOs) goes . VIVA PUERTO RICO! Si ellos me quieren aceptar y apoyarme, eso sera increble para m, indic. And Subriel Matias and Badou Jack deserved consideration after their title-winning efforts this past Saturday. 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. "My experience was too much for him," Pedraza said. Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson1997 628 - WBO WBCWBO That said, he holds an American nationality. [10] Stevenson showed off his quickness, defense and punching skills as he won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito. Boring in and out of the ring. Jajaira Gonzalez is herself not a stranger to sports like boxing. In round 5, Paz was knocked down following a straight left. According to boxing journalist Dan Rafael, Stevenson will earn a $400,000 purse while Caraballo will pull in a $50,000 payday. And, again, Stevenson also landed plenty of his own shots. [36], On November 9, 2022, the WBC ordered Isaac Cruz to face Stevenson in a lightweight title eliminator. "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. Such is the roller coaster that his boxing. . 14 KOs), of Cidra, Puerto Rico, was the better fighter all night, using his veteran experience to outbox Rodriguez. Domination. love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and Davis (6-0, 5 KOs) outclassed Tienda (25-6, 18 KOs) with his superior boxing skills for four-plus rounds. Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. Shakur Stevensons father is Shahid Guyton, and his mother is Malikah Stevenson. Stevenson's training routine . Boxing Junkie also scored it 118-108, 11 rounds to one. "I'll probably be at 130 [pounds] for another year or two then go to 135. Luxurious Vehicles Owned by YouTube Star Logan Paul. 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. He was born on 28th June 1997. Valdez down in round six. Eighteen-year-old Xander Zayas (8-0, 6 KOs) is one the most enticing prospects on the undercards. 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. The others are Jermain Taylor, Andre Ward and Deontay Wilder. They're going absolutely wild as 21 year-old Shakur Stevenson (11-0, . 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. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6. The Puerto Rican star remained on the ground in agony before the referee waved the fight off. Tank can KO anyone obviously but, 1. Shakur Stevenson headlines as Bob Arum and Top Rank seemingly strike a deal to televise the event on Sky Sports. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. 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. Stevenson walked Conceicao down the entire final round to finish with a flourish. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The newly engaged couple has yet to spill beans about their wedding plans. That PR fanbase is one of the most loyal in boxing so he should be trying to parlay it into some fan momentum. Xander Zayas, who was signed at the age of 16, has already begun making . 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. Stevenson has already been taken. 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. [37] As Cruz refused to enter into negotiations,[38] the WBC ordered William Zepeda to face Stevenson instead, as the next highest ranked contender. 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. Where are his roots from and what religion does he follow? She has remained a youth Olympics gold medalist in the field of boxing. Stevenson said he plans for Saturday night to be the best performance of his career because of how hard he trained. Im moving up to 135 my next fight.. [48] Stevenson was arrested on July 1, 2018, and charged with misdemeanor assault. Definitivamente, puede ser un captulo ms de la rivalidad entre Puerto Rico y Mxico, concluy Stevenson. Tickets starting at $50 are on sale TODAY, July 25 NEWARK, N.J. (July 25, 2022) Brick City's boxing superstar, Shakur Stevenson, is the junior lightweight king. He had already paid the victims' medical expenses. The Puerto Rican 126-pounder has never fought outside his native country and little video of him is. NEWARK, N.J. (June 25, 2019) Newark native Shakur Stevenson has graduated from co-headliner to center stage performer.Stevenson, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, will return home for the first time as a professional when he faces former world title challenger Franklin Manzanilla in a 10-round featherweight bout Saturday, July 13 at Prudential His net worth is as high as $3 million and as low as $970,000. The fight headlined an ESPN broadcast card, which took place on September 23, 2022, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. But they're going to find out as time goes on. 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. Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. That said, he has earned a decent amount to afford a luxurious lifestyle. "I have no doubt Shakur Stevenson will put . Shakur Stevenson se apega a sus races boricuas El joven peleador invicto vestir una trusa con la bandera de Puerto Rico en su prximo combate el 30 de abril, la misma noche que pelear Amanda Serrano en Nueva York Giovanny Vega, EL VOCERO 11/04/2022 Shakur Stevenson. Shakur Stevenson has fought 18 fights and won all of his professional boxing fights. This is a list of Puerto Ricans in the continental United States and Hawaii, including people born in the United States proper of Puerto Rican descent and Puerto Ricans who live in the United States proper.Since those born in Puerto Rico are US citizens, it is easier to migrate to the United States proper from Puerto Rico than from anywhere else in Latin America. He still put on an impressive show in his non-title bout against the Puerto Rican veteran, capping . For now, he holds 15 wins to his name with absolute 0 losses. That said, he holds an American nationality. He'll soon return home to defend his throne. Stevenson asked him to repeat his statement, and then he interjected. Hes legit, His fights vs Ito and vs Nakatani last year were fun scraps. Stevenson scored a knockdown with a body shot at the end of the round. Paul Mason-June 9, 2021. With a one-sided performance that saw Stevenson use remarkable hand speed, he became a two-division world champion when he defeated Herring via tenth-round technical knockout after being ahead on all three judges' scorecards. And since then he never looked back. As an amateur, Stevenson represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the bantamweight division. Shakur took boxing as the option for his professional life at the age of 5 under the guidance of his grandfather Wali Moses. Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 12, 2022. . Stevenson, a southpaw, connected on a few straight lefts. Stevenson had a very successful Youth career, winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. 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. The card begins at 10 p.m. Stevenson's biological father was not a part of his life. 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. Simply return to this post when the time comes. Shakur Stevenson was born on 28th June 1997 making him 25 years old, is currently a native of Newark, New Jersey. He visto muchas peleas de Miguel Cotto y tambin de (Flix "Tito") Trinidad, precis. I can't wait to bring glory to the island. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila undercard fights, ESPN and ESPN+, Saturday, June 12, 10 p.m. However, based on the level of opposition combined with the stakes, the winner is OShaquie Foster. 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. [20] On the night, Stevenson outboxed his opponent, winning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 119109 in his favor. Is he lying about that? "I was hungrier than him, and he was just . https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/195056350.html. Rosales down once in Round 4. 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. Agreed, I dont think he can be beat at 135. 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. 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. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. One of the leaders of boxing's electric youth movement, Shakur Stevenson, is set to close out 2020 in grand fashion. We are going full ahead & embracing Skakur Stevenson as the half Puerto Rican Champion that he is! 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Out of all the young talents present in boxing, Shakur Stevenson has made a place of his own. His opponent was announced as Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez (6-3-2, 1 KO). 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. 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. graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his Good fight so far. Pedraza holds his Puerto Rican flag aloft after victory Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank. Man, if he spoke Spanish and lived on the island, his popularity would quadruple. I dont think its worth it to Tank to fight Shakur . Shakur Stevenson has had an illustrious career so far till 2021. He didnt come close to scoring a knockout but he dominated the fight from the opening bell. Who Is Shakur Stevenson? The undercard is headed by Top Rank regular Jose Pedraza (28-3, KO13), and . At the age of five, Stevenson took boxing under his grandfather Wali Moses. I've been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. The action is back-and-forth, though. NEWARK, Nueva Jersey (27 de febrero del 2023) Jared "The Real Big Baby" Anderson ha subido en los rankings de peso completo con su poder de nocaut devastador. Stevenson's biological father, who was of Puerto Rican descent was not a part of Shakur's life. In the aftermath of his victory, Stevenson proclaimed, "I want to be a superstar in the sport; I'm here to last.". Shakur Stevenson is a native of Newark, New Jersey. Gonzalez was ranked #2 by the WBO at featherweight. Close round. His father was Alfredo Rivera. More of the same. 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. Puerto Rican's like us think everyone is Bori, but it's ea. SHAKUR STEVENSON showed off his immense power as he destroyed Felix Caraballo with a brutal body shot. Stevenson easily outpointed Paz over 6 rounds winning 6053 on all three scorecards. Brito cut left eye rd 2 from accidental headbutt. Black. He is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO featherweight title from 2019 to 2020, the WBO super featherweight title from 2021 to 2022, and the WBC and The Ring super featherweight titles in 2022. "Bud is one of the most competitive fighters I've ever seen. Shakur Stevenson whose real name is Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson is a Puerto Rican American professional boxer. And 2020 Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Johnson will fight Omar Bahena in a scheduled eight-round 135-pound bout. 2. He didn't really want to talk to me, but it is what it is. It's a bout he says he will win easily, and then he will be able to turn his focus to Valdez if that's ultimately what Top Rank puts together. Prior to turning his attention to professional boxing, Stevenson appeared in the 2016 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal there, thus making his country proud. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Conceicao, who weighed 129.6, will claim the vacant WBC and WBO titles in he wins the fight. However, Stevenson is eyeing the wider picture and is extremely eager to fetch a long roadway in the sport. Shakur Stevenson is from Newark, New Jersey, USA. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, If Inoue beats Fulton, he is the 2nd greatest Asian boxer ever. Daughter Leilani Asha, on November 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank regular Jose (... 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