Shakur Stevenson v Shuichiro Yoshino 8th April 2023

[TIC]

good fight

[TIC]

keyshawn davis, jared anderson, bruce carrington & damian knyba on the card

[Ron Swanson]

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

[TIC]

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

i'd like to see jared fight someone like kubrat pulev but it'll probably be someone like jonnie rice

[TIC]

i'm hearing it could be george arias for jared

[TIC]

sounds like anthony yigit will face keyshawn

[Master]

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!”

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1...rd-tv-channel/

[Spicoli]

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 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!

[Ron Swanson]

Wish Davis had a better opponent but I’m excited for this card

[Ron Swanson]

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

[Ron Swanson]

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

[Spicoli]

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.

[Spicoli]

Harper takes a rap for walking out on Ajagba fight, literally, but think that was about money and promoter protest.

[Spicoli]

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?

[Spicoli]

Knyba jab finally working here. Feet are pretty good once he attempts some rhythm off lead.