Shakur Stevenson says he's ready to return, rules out a fight with Keyshawn Davis
Shakur Stevenson says he’s ready to go after recovering from a hand injury that saw his scheduled fight against Joe Cordina canceled.
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Floyd Schofield wants ‘Shakur Stevenson’s spot’
Floyd Schofield is eager to test himself against lightweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson. His father and trainer, Floyd Schofield Snr, shares that ambition.
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Boxing’s lack of support for Devin Haney is evidence of a soulless sport
Each sport has its own set of unspoken rules, customs that are not to be violated lest you reveal yourself as a pretender or mere casual fan, but no code requires a morality check like that of boxing. With little regard for the sheer bravery it takes just to climb into the ring, fighters can be criticized for not running straight into the toughest bouts possible, for getting hit too much, for not getting hit enough (because this simply isn’t sufficiently entertaining), for not showing a great chin (though this isn’t a factor fighters can fully control), for retiring too early, for retiring too late, for giving inconsiderate interviews despite being concussed, and just about anything else you can think of.
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William Zepeda taking his usual approach to Tevin Farmer – the direct one
Lightweight contender William Zepeda, considered by many to be the best fighter in the division without a title, isn't exactly chatty. But who needs to talk when you throw punches the way he does?
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Bernard Hopkins calls for Ryan Garcia-Shakur Stevenson catchweight clash
LOS ANGELES – As Ryan Garcia hopes for a return following his controversial clash against Devin Haney, his promoters are starting to piece the puzzle of his career back together.
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Fighting Words: Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach isn’t ideal, but neither are the circumstances
That’s the situation with Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ next fight, which could wind up putting the WBA lightweight titleholder against WBA junior lightweight titleholder Lamont Roach Jr. Nothing is official yet, but boxing reporter Dan Rafael recently said it is possible for a December 21 pay-per-view, while Mike Coppinger of ESPN said Roach is the frontrunner for landing the fight.
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William Zepeda to face Tevin Farmer with one eye on Shakur Stevenson
With William Zepeda set to face Tevin Farmer on Nov. 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, his trainer, Jay Najar, says the fight will help prepare him for a showdown versus Shakur Stevenson to follow.
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Shakur Stevenson undergoes hand surgery; fight with Joe Cordina is off
Shakur Stevenson’s next defense of his lightweight world title – his first fight as part of the Matchroom Boxing roster – will no longer be taking place on Oct. 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ryan Garcia labels Shakur Stevenson ‘a bum’
Ryan Garcia may not be interested in fighting Shakur Stevenson anytime soon due to the latter’s defensive style in the ring.
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Turki Alalshikh ‘requested’ Joe Cordina and William Zepeda for Shakur Stevenson
Shakur Stevenson is on a two-fight plan which is targeted at landing a mega-fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis next year, Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Boxing and Stevenson’s promoter said
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