Unified junior lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson Stevenson puts his WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine champion titles on the line against Robson Conceição on Friday, Sept. 23, at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Stevenson's hometown.
“The sensational Shakur Stevenson is a once-in-a-generation boxing talent, and he’s back home in Newark as a world champion against a worthy contender in Robson Conceição,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum in a press release. “I also can’t wait to see young talents like Keyshawn Davis and Bruce Carrington perform on such a significant card.”
Stevenson (18-0, 9 KOs) returns following a career-best performance in April over Oscar Valdez to gain the WBC belt. He is a former featherweight world champion and moved up in weight to capture the WBO junior lightweight strap in October with a knockout win over Jamel Herring. Now, he looks to come home and put on a show.
“I’m coming home to Newark, and I’m back as a unified champion," Stevenson said. "I’ve always proudly represented Newark, and I’m ready to perform in front of my hometown fans at Prudential Center on September 23. Robson Conceição gave Oscar Valdez a tough fight. A lot of people felt like he won, but we’ll see how good he really is when he fights me.”
Conceição (17-1, 8 KOs) made history as Brazil’s first Olympic boxing gold medalist in 2016. The only blemish on his record is losing a close points decision to Valdez in September. However, he returned in January and upset the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez. Conceição now gets to battle another decorated amateur turned professional world champion.
“Shakur Stevenson is an excellent athlete and has my respect for everything he has accomplished," Conceição said. "Our paths are crossing, and there will only be one champion. I guarantee the best performance of my life. It will be the fight of the year and a great show for the audience and my Brazilian fans, the ones that never give up!"
“The sensational Shakur Stevenson is a once-in-a-generation boxing talent, and he’s back home in Newark as a world champion against a worthy contender in Robson Conceição,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum in a press release. “I also can’t wait to see young talents like Keyshawn Davis and Bruce Carrington perform on such a significant card.”
Stevenson (18-0, 9 KOs) returns following a career-best performance in April over Oscar Valdez to gain the WBC belt. He is a former featherweight world champion and moved up in weight to capture the WBO junior lightweight strap in October with a knockout win over Jamel Herring. Now, he looks to come home and put on a show.
“I’m coming home to Newark, and I’m back as a unified champion," Stevenson said. "I’ve always proudly represented Newark, and I’m ready to perform in front of my hometown fans at Prudential Center on September 23. Robson Conceição gave Oscar Valdez a tough fight. A lot of people felt like he won, but we’ll see how good he really is when he fights me.”
Conceição (17-1, 8 KOs) made history as Brazil’s first Olympic boxing gold medalist in 2016. The only blemish on his record is losing a close points decision to Valdez in September. However, he returned in January and upset the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez. Conceição now gets to battle another decorated amateur turned professional world champion.
“Shakur Stevenson is an excellent athlete and has my respect for everything he has accomplished," Conceição said. "Our paths are crossing, and there will only be one champion. I guarantee the best performance of my life. It will be the fight of the year and a great show for the audience and my Brazilian fans, the ones that never give up!"