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keyshawn davis, jared anderson, bruce carrington & damian knyba on the card
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Hopefully Keyshawn and Jared are fighting guys in the top 20 of their divisions. Anything less is a waste of their time. They’re too good for anything less
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i'm hearing it could be george arias for jared
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sounds like anthony yigit will face keyshawn
Shakur Stevenson begins his journey as a lightweight boxer in front of his home crowd when he faces Shuichiro Yoshino this weekend.
The two-weight world champion unified the super featherweight division in 2022 and is now making the step up to the 135lb division.
Stevenson moved to 19-0 (9 KOs) following his unanimous decision win over Robson Conceicao but he was stripped off his titles for missing weight.
That sparked ‘Fearless’ to announce his move to lightweight as he again fights in his hometown of New Jersey.
The 2016 Olympic silver medallist will face undefeated Yoshino, who is on a three-fight knockout streak, but has never fought outside his native Japan before.
This 12-round WBC lightweight title eliminator will take place on Saturday, April 8.
It is being held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Due to the time difference in America, the ringwalks for the main event are not expected until around 4am for UK fans.
The event will be shown on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event from 2am on Sunday morning.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino – WBC lightweight title eliminator
Jared Anderson vs. George Arias
Keyshawn Davis vs. Anthony Yigit
Damian Knyba vs. Curtis Harper
Bruce Carrington vs. Brandon Chambers
Kelvin Davis vs. Nelson Morales
Antoine Cobb vs. Jaylan Phillips
Troy Isley vs. Roy Barringer,
Stevenson said: “I am taking over the lightweight division, and my run will start on April 8 in Newark.
“Shuichiro Yoshino is an undefeated fighter who was willing to step up and fight me when so many fighters were scared.
“My last fight at the Prudential Center (Conceicao) was just the start of what I’m building in Jersey. We are going to pack the Prudential Center again and show the world who the future of boxing really is.”
Yoshino said: “I am very honoured to be fighting in the U.S. for the first time. I’m extremely focused and motivated.
“I’m looking forward to fighting the great two-division champion Shakur Stevenson in his hometown of Newark.
“I’ll be training hard leading up to the fight and look forward to showing the fans an exciting victory!”
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This has really gone under the radar for young Stevenson. I've seen possibly more chat about the undercard fighters than the main event, but I suppose it all equals out and serves the same purpose. Also speaks that for all the negatives (Shakur on at pretty much near guaranteed Midnight start :p will leave fans counting zzz's) it speaks volumes on the focus and consistency of Top rank making build for their fighters. Bad news is this is going head to head with Showtime card. But have to see Anderson vs Arias and have to see K Davis!
Wish Davis had a better opponent but I’m excited for this card
Isley has so much speed and power. He better learn to be a better fighter. Be a miscarriage of justice if he doesn’t
Barringer came to fight
Okay, having watched more Isley doesn’t have much power. You would assume with that speed and size. But Barringer has eaten a ton of flush shots like nothing
Not sure what to make of Isley again. Little lackadaisical and patterned. May be a case of less is best at this stage in early development. Not every single 'making sausage' test needs to make the airwaves. Easy to scrutinize and fans set a level of expectations.
Harper takes a rap for walking out on Ajagba fight, literally, but think that was about money and promoter protest.
Little bit of a sparring match feel with Harper-Knyba first few rounds. Knybe is massive but can tighten up here and put something together. Harper choppy but has him cut here, head or looping right?
Knyba jab finally working here. Feet are pretty good once he attempts some rhythm off lead.
They're finishing up some UFC on ESPN. Hurry up people... get to the boxing.
Glad they finally upped him to 10 rounders. Can get some good looks from Yigit. Davis has some punch placement.
These two guys are at different levels. I don't think Yigit sees the 10th.
That upper body twitch there. That's all natural.
That'll have to count as 'seeing a look' from Yigit :-X. Davis coming out in 4th to punish him.
Yigit trying to exchange early 5th :fight:. Best thing going is that swatty left hook that occasionally clips Davis. Davis dissecting now, brutal.
Love the upper body movement of Keyshawn. But he def shouldn't get drawn into this trying to win the crowd stuff. Maintain your level. Yigit soaking all this up
Whew. Punch selection top notch. Corner might pull Yigit next
This has become an interesting barroom brawl. ;D
Yigit yapping at Davis, and Keyshawn is out for blood.
Man. Savage turn up from Davis. Yigit running on heart and big balls alone.
Yigit was certainly game. But yep... he didn't see the 10th.
All in the plans bud ;). If an 8 rounder he doesn't get a sensational statement tko win. That was a fun one sided fight ;DQuote:
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Originally Posted by SpicoliAll in the plans bud ;). If an 8 rounder he doesn't get a sensational statement tko win. That was a fun one sided fight ;DQuote:
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It WAS a fun fight. ;D
Now on to get another look at that up and coming heavyweight with that nickname I dislike so much. ;D
I fully expect Taylor to knock Teofimo out
Point deduction already for sunglasses ;D. For 3+ years in, boxing needs many more of these early-mid contender scraps.Quote:
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Originally Posted by SpicoliAll in the plans bud ;). If an 8 rounder he doesn't get a sensational statement tko win. That was a fun one sided fight ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
It WAS a fun fight. ;D
Now on to get another look at that up and coming heavyweight with that nickname I dislike so much. ;D
I compared Jared to maybe some Bowe early on. But at the same stage Bowe was warring with and beating Holyfield :-X
gave the first to jared andreson
Arias needs about 3 more inches of arm length to make this fight interesting.
second to jared
Ok the 3rd round was a slaughter.
What's with all the grease? Big Baby is glistening like he's on his way to Cancun. Arrias getting beat up here :-X.
Yep. No point coming back out.
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Been clear Davis and Anderson are championship level guys for a while. Anderson got a decently rated guy but it’s top 10 time. Anything less is a bit of a joke. He’s too good
jared is above this level
Going to have a hard time matching Jared in company. The man has arrived. Ajagba feels a bit beyond shelf life but decent match. Meanwhile Frank Sanchez sits top 5 and took a clear gimme mismatch tonight.