Shakur Stevenson begins his journey into boxing's lightweight division when he takes on Shuichiro Yoshino.
Stevenson's last fight came against the tough Robson Conceicao who he managed to beat via unanimous decision.
But while Stevenson is considered one of the world's top pound-for-pound fighters, he will be encountering a foe in Yoshino who is not afraid to showcase his power after winning by knockout on his previous outing.
Here's everything you need to know about Stevenson vs. Yoshino.
When is Stevenson vs. Yoshino? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. GMT
The main card is set to get underway at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. GMT. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Stevenson vs. Yoshino?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
ESPN+ will broadcast the fight in the U.S. (click here for more information), in the UK the fight will be shown on Sky Sports.
Where is the Stevenson vs. Yoshino fight?
The fight will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Shakur Stevenson record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 28, 1997
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 68"
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 19-0 (9 KOs)
Shuichiro Yoshino record and bio
- Nationality: Japanese
- Date of Birth: September 28, 1991
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 68"
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 16-0 (12 KOs)
Stevenson vs. Yoshino fight card
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino; Lightweight
- Jared Anderson vs. TBA; Heavyweight
- Keyshawn Davis vs. TBA; Lightweight