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Shakur Stevenson vs Artem Harutyunyan Booked For July 6

NEWARK, N.J. (May 7, 2024) — Newark’s three-division king is ready to defend his crown on native turf. Shakur Stevenson will make the inaugural defense of his WBC lightweight world championship against Armenian-born German Olympian Artem Harutyunyan on Saturday, July 6, at Prudential Center in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.

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Shakur Stevenson Praises Canelo Álvarez but Thinks Terence Crawford Would Win Fight

Shakur Stevenson was impressed with Canelo Álvarez's win over Jaime Munguía on Saturday, but he's still backing Terence Crawford in a potential head-to-head…

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / April 20

Video: Shakur Stevenson Says Ryan Garcia Will Lose to Devin Haney, 'He's Not Focused'

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson sees a clear favorite in Saturday's showdown between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. Appearing on FS1's TMZ Sports…

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Davis, Stevenson trade barbs online over potential fight

Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson trade barbs online over potential fight

Boxers Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson traded barbs online Wednesday, teasing fans who are dreaming of a boxing match between the two undefeated lightweight fighters.

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Shakur Stevenson Accuses Haney Of Ducking And Cherry-Picking

Shakur Stevenson has accused Devin Haney of ducking him and cherry picking fighters. The two boxers have been linked with a fight ever since their days at 136 pounds.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 2

Opponent Set for Shakur Stevenson Hometown Showdown on July 6

It was recently revealed that Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs), a southpaw born in Newark, New Jersey, will be returning to the ring on July 6 at the Prudential Center in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, against an as-yet unknown opponent.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 30

Stevenson Close To Sealing A Fight Deal With Harutyunyan; Fans Not Convinced – ‘Fighting Taxi Drivers’

Shakur Stevenson is reportedly close to agreeing on a deal to face Artem Harutyunyan on July 6 in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson recently reversed his retirement following his poor showing against Edwin De Los Santos.

Report: Shakur Stevenson, Artem Harutyunyan Finalizing July Lightweight Title Fight

Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan are finalizing a deal to face off against one another in a fight for Stevenson's WBC lightweight title, according to…

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 28

Shakur Stevenson Defends His De Los Santos Performance – ‘No One Can Beat Me’

Shakur Stevenson has defended his last performance against Edwin De Los Santos after facing much criticism. Stevenson beat De Los Santos via a unanimous decision to win the vacant WBC Lightweight Title.

Shakur Stevenson Warns Davis, Haney And Garcia – ‘I’m The Best, Everyone Gets Punished’

Shakur Stevenson is ready to put on a strong performance on July 6. Shakur recently backtracked on his decision to retire after receiving much criticism over his last fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 22

Devin Haney Roasts Shakur Stevenson’s Career – ‘He’s Going Backwards’

Devin Haney has hit out at Shakur Stevenson for trying to step in as a replacement for Ryan Garcia. Haney faces Garcia on April 20 as he defends his WBC Junior Welterweight Title.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / March 21

Paulie Malignaggi Calls Shakur Stevenson ‘Most Cerebral Fighter’

Three-division world champion Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) was last seen winning the vacant WBC lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) on November 16, 2023.

MLB News / BoxingNews.com / March 21

Shakur Stevenson And Ryan Garcia Agree To Fight – ‘You Have My Word’

Shakur Stevenson said he would fight Ryan Garcia after King Ryan agreed. Shakur’s comments were made after he crashed Garcia’s Live Space interaction. During their exchange, Garcia clarified that his primary aim after the Devin Haney fight was the Gervonta Davis rematch.

Boxing News / Sporting News / March 18