Each step will get Stevenson closer to the level of stardom he ultimately hopes to reach. Stevenson's biological father is of Puerto Rican descent. Amanda Serrano was a good candidate after outpointing Erika Cruz to finally add undisputed champion to her long list of accomplishments on Feb. 4. Officials went in looking for guns or explosives, but instead found a Puerto Rican flag. As an amateur, he presented the United States at the Summer Olympics 2016 and won the silver medal in the bantamweight division. Shakur stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet 7 inches. Conceicao is still throwing but its Stevenson who is landing the clean shots, not the Brazilian. Soif he were half Italian but born and raised in Nebraskawould he be Italys Finest??? So far, the New Jersey native has made $5,756,000 in career earnings, excluding bonuses and sponsorships earnings. Stevenson on Thursday lost his 130-pound titles on the scale going into his fight with Robson Conceicao on Friday in Newark, New Jersey, coming in at 131.6 pounds. Stevenson is that good and will be a . Still, Stevenson has the better body language and also landed his share of solid shots. Brito cut right eye after intentional headbutt to Stevenson rd 3 & 1 pt deducted. The process of selecting a Boxing Junkie Fighter of the Month for February was difficult. The 19-year-old Puerto Rican boxer had a breakthrough in 2020 and is notably the youngest prospect in boxing this year. There was an error processing your request. Stevenson's biological father, who was of Puerto Rican descent was not a part of Shakur's life. The welterweight from Puerto Rico has already shown an impressive skill set at such a young age . [7][8] He signed Andre Ward as his manager. Nakathila, who has a job as a police officer in his home of Namibia, took the zinger in stride. 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. After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul? He is an ex-world champion and holds the title of WBO featherweight and the title of super featherweight and so on. [14] Stevenson's third bout took place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, again on the undercard of Terrence Crawford, this time his unification fight against Julius Indongo on August 19, 2017. Right from a young age, Shakur Stevenson got captivated by the sport of boxing. 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. Shakur Stevenson and Michelle Ragston, as seen in May 2022 (Shakur Stevenson / Instagram) Race / Ethnicity. They will remain vacant if the Brazilian loses. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . 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. Specially culturally wise. As of 2022, Stevenson has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. [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 and his fellow boxer, David Grayton were once involved in an altercation in a South Beach parking garage. Stevenson, the WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine champion, puts his. He has prior professional Vincent Appiah The fight headlined an ESPN broadcast card, which took place on September 23, 2022, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. I know I'll end up at 147 even if I don't get as big as a true 147-pounder like Pernell Whittaker. Valdez down in round six. 4: U.S. fighters, including Stevenson, who have won both an Olympic medal and a world title in the past 20 years. Training. N.J. Stevenson is still in control. But Will The Fight Get Made? Conceicao is trying but hes having trouble with accuracy. I've beat Ryan [Garcia] in the amateurs. Stevenson took firm control of the fight that round, walking Conceicao down and landed hard shots to both the head and body. Shakur Stevenson has had an illustrious career so far till 2021. Quiz puedo hacerlo luego de la pelea para explorar la cultura y conocer a la familia de mi padre. [24][25] Nakathila was ranked #2 by the WBO at super featherweight. Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. Search. He still put on an impressive show in his non-title bout against the Puerto Rican veteran, capping . By using this website you agree to the use of cookies. [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. His father was Alfredo Rivera. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6. Please disable your ad blocker, and refresh the page to view this content. Herring was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 9 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 4 years and 4 months earlier than Stevenson, whose first professional fight was in 2017. [5] In Rio, Stevenson won a silver medal, losing to Robeisy Ramrez of Cuba in the gold medal match. Boxing Junkie also scored it 118-108, 11 rounds to one. That said, he holds an American nationality. His Rican dad abandoned him at young age and was raised by his step African American dad throughout his whole life . But he is not really Puerto Rican beside for his blood. Stevenson lost a point for slamming Conceicao to the canvas but, of course, it doesnt matter. Shakur Stevensons estimated net worth is somewhere around $3 million and most of his earnings come primarily from boxing. 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. >Suministrada Shakur Stevenson quiere un 30 de abril glorioso para Puerto Rico. 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 ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 12, 2022. . Pedraza holds his Puerto Rican flag aloft after victory Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank. [42] Stevenson is scheduled to face Yoshino on April 8, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Shakur Stevenson-Shuichiro Yoshino, Anderson-Arias y Davis-Yigit sern transmitidos en vivo por ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ a las 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. raised by his mother, Malikah Stevenson, and his stepfather Shahid Guyton. Ser una gran noche para nosotros. Distinctive Features. He landed a hard left early in the round that either hurt or spooked Conceicao because he stopped throwing punches. Black. . Shakur Stevenson is from Newark, New Jersey, USA. He had fought 45 more professional rounds, 172 to Stevenson's 127. Later on 23rd October 2021, Shakur won the WBO junior lightweight championship in Atlanta, Georgia. He is more African American than a Rican. Subscribe (Free!) Escrbeme aqu: ventasb. Shakur Stevenson has risen from silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics to featherweight world champion. Magsayo insists the past is in the past, though. 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. He indicated there was no hope. Please check your email for a confirmation. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. New York; Worldwide. 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. [28], On January 16, 2022, there were negotiations that Stevenson would have a unification bout with WBC champion scar Valdez. He says he often looks at the landscape of future pound-for-pound best fighters and likes his chances to come out on top. 1 at 126 pounds, Nery solidifies spots at 122. Stevenson has already been taken. Stevenson (19-0, 9 KOs), excampen pluma y superpluma, regresa a casa despus de su . 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]. The process of selecting a Boxing Junkie Fighter of the Month for February was difficult. 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, Gobierno de Biden renueva su estrategia de ciberseguridad, Confinado pierde varios dientes en una agresin, VDEO: Reclaman espacios libres de violencia, Hombre y su hijo de 8 aos son vctimas de carjacking en Camuy, ALERTA: Retiran ms de 2 millones de "air fryers", Aixa Vzquez ante controversia con Puruco Ltimer: No quiero pensar que sea porque soy mujer, Celivelys Rivera Santiago regresa a su hogar con su esposo e hija, Computando sus beneficios de Seguro Social, VDEO: Estrena "TQG" la nueva cancin de Karol G y Shakira, Atropella fatalmente a no vidente y abandona escena, Presunto autor de feminicidio alert en llamada que matara a su pareja, Medalla Light llega a otros dos estados: conoce cules son. All Stevenson that round. Si ellos me quieren aceptar y apoyarme, eso sera increble para m, indic. Con sobre ocho aos de experiencia. In the aftermath of his victory, Stevenson proclaimed, "I want to be a superstar in the sport; I'm here to last.". The fighters are in the ring. Shakur Stevenson, Puerto Rico's finest, returns to Newark on April 8th against Shuichiro Yoshino! That said, he holds an American nationality. He views Saturday's fight and everything leading up to it as a showcase of what he can be, both in and out of the ring. Stevenson stands tall at the height of 5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm. The Mexican was able to get up but was greeted with a flurry of hard punches that forced referee Earl Brown to stop the fight. Shakur Stevenson is an American personality who is a boxer by profession. Who Is Shakur Stevenson? As per Who Times, Stevenson was born on June 28, 1997, in New Jersey, USA. Both guys jabbed some and threw power shots here and there, but not much landed. Stevenson dominated using his jab and footwork to outland and outwork Valdez, even scoring a knockdown in Round 6. With a world title around his waist, Stevenson will also have a better case to make. Davis won a silver medal in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, which took place last year because of the COVID pandemic. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, If Inoue beats Fulton, he is the 2nd greatest Asian boxer ever. Magsayo insists the past is in the past, though. Ringside . LAS VEGAS -- Shakur Stevenson nonchalantly sat on the stage rocking a gray Nike hoodie, black basketball shorts and a New York Yankees hat cocked to one side at his prefight news conference, when his opponent on Saturday -- Jeremiah Nakathila -- said something that made Stevenson quickly turn his head in surprise. He seems to be tiring. The newly engaged couple has yet to spill beans about their wedding plans. Recibe ms informacin sobre esta y otras noticias. Definitivamente, puede ser un captulo ms de la rivalidad entre Puerto Rico y Mxico, concluy Stevenson. Quiero dejarlo claro. 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. Articles about what's happening right now and how things might turn out in the future are where he's headed for. Toned . Press J to jump to the feed. The June 12 card will take place on Puerto Rican . El invicto peleador viene ponderando la idea de acercarse ms al pas natal de su padre, Alfredo Rivera, desde que este falleci de un ataque al corazn a sus 40 aos, en 2019. I've been in there with all of them, and back then I wasn't as good as I am now. Conceicao had a little success that round, trying to stay busy and landed some noticeable punches. [22], On December 12, 2020, Stevenson fought Toka Khan Clary. 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. 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. The others are Jermain Taylor, Andre Ward and Deontay Wilder. Amanda Serrano Becomes First Puerto Rican To Win Undisputed Crown 1K Total Shares. Stevenson's biological father was not a part of his life. The 27-year-old Filipino outpointed Gary Russell Jr. to take Russells WBC 126-pound title in January, his first major belt. *** Shakur Stevenson lost his 130-pound titles on the scale Thursday but the rising young star will still face Robson . a Puerto Rican who had never previously boxed outside . [27], On October 23, 2021, Stevenson faced WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. When it comes to the actual boxing side of it, Stevenson is locked in. He'll soon return home to defend his throne. The pair made their relationship Instagram official on December 17, 2020, sharing a series of pictures, where the two were seen kissing each other. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila undercard fights, ESPN and ESPN+, Saturday, June 12, 10 p.m. Please check your email for a confirmation. [32] Stevenson missed weight by 1.6 lbs at the official weigh-ins leading to him being stripped of his WBC and WBO titles. There was a problem saving your notification. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs) said he will dominate an overmatched Nakathila, but he refuses to look past him. Some laughs filtered in from the crowd in the Virgin Hotels auditorium Thursday. [10] Stevenson showed off his quickness, defense and punching skills as he won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito. 11. u/Economic-Maguire Bronco Lara 23d ago. 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