Comments Thread For: Bryant Jennings vs. Oscar Rivas - Undercard Information

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Shakur Stevenson, the 21-year-old wunderkind who captured a silver medal for the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics, will begin his 2019 campaign with his toughest professional bout to date. Stevenson (9-0, 5 KOs) will battle Jessie Cris Rosales in a 10-rounder for the IBF Intercontinental and WBC Continental Americas featherweight belts on Friday, Jan. 18 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.
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[dan_cov]

Really nice main event.
Hopefully it doesn't fall through and we finally get to see Rivas step up.

[joe strong]

Great to see that Rivas looks over his eye issues. The NYSAC has given him a licence so I look forward to finally watching Rivas step up. Jennings can’t afford to lose this fight. Will Jennings long reach be the deciding factor in this fight? Rivas is a short HW at 6’ so we will see. Can Rivas bring his power to the world level? Is Jennings on the decline? Some questions about both will be answered soon.

[Corelone]

Shakur will have to step up soon. I'm not saying rush him, but he has too much skill for these types. Gonzalez caught Rosales and Shakur is faster than Jhonny, feet and hands. Wouldn't mind Conlan v Shakur.

[djb914]

If I were the Matchmaker for this card Robson Concieco The Gold Medalist Would be fighting Shakur Stevenson the Silver Medalist (They fought at different weights in the Olympics) They are about the same size, same experience. too bad the matchmaker did not put them against each other since they are both on the card anyways.

[Alan Smithee]

If I were the Matchmaker for this card Robson Concieco The Gold Medalist Would be fighting Shakur Stevenson the Silver Medalist (They fought at different weights in the Olympics) They are about the same size, same experience. too bad the matchmaker did not put them against each other since they are both on the card anyways.

There's no way they would match these guys up so early. Too much of a risk for both and not enough dough. I have great seats for this card. I love seeing the younger guys in action and an intriguing main event!

[Bronx2245]

If I were the Matchmaker for this card Robson Concieco The Gold Medalist Would be fighting Shakur Stevenson the Silver Medalist (They fought at different weights in the Olympics) They are about the same size, same experience. too bad the matchmaker did not put them against each other since they are both on the card anyways.

Stevenson is at 126 and the article says that Conceição is at 130. Stevenson is moving along nicely. Conceição is 30 years old already! I think he needs to be fast-tracked like Loma was! Robson should be ready for Ito or Herring in 2019!

[MulaKO]

Hopefully Oscar Rivas can start putting his boxing back in order
Beating Jennings would a great step in that direction

[SamLangfordFan]

Rivas-Jennings is an interesting scrap, as both guys need a nice win. Jennings is 34 already and this is a pretty big step up in opponent for Rivas. Oscar is a very short HW for this day and age, and Jennings has a freaky 84" reach for a guy 6'3". Solid match-up. I'm leaning towards Jennings with his length, solid jab and experience against world class opposition in Klitschko and Ortiz.

[mlac]

i like this fight, i like it alot. Could very well be Rivas coming out party with a big KO. hes a very fun addition as one of the smaller hard hitters that will be in very fun fights