WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson returns to his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, on July 6 to make his inaugural defense of the title
Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years. Donors who choose to give monthly or annually will receive Amsterdam News’ Weekly E-Edition and acclaimed weekday newsletter Editorially Black to their inbox!Shakur Stevenson, center, celebrates after defeating Oscar Valdez during a WBC-WBO junior lightweight title boxing bout Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Las Vegas.
The co-feature will see WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie Foster defend his title versus Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceição . The opening fight of the card, which will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, has Keyshawn Davis facing Mexican veteran Miguel Madueño . Stevenson, who turns 27 on June 28, said what matters most to him is how he sees himself and his place in the sport rather than the judgments of others, positive or negative.“Am I the best? I feel that I am the best and I believe that I’m the best,” he expressed. “I think that’s really all that matters and I think all that just comes with the territory.”
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