There have been very few times when Shakur Stevenson felt a chip on his shoulder. But this time, he feels the pressure of proving his credentials. That he belongs at the top, among the other elites in the 135-pound division. That he is still an attraction. Can the American boxer do it against German Olympic medal winner Artem Harutyunyan and put on a show?
More than the outcome, the manner of it will decide how the fans and critics will hold ‘Sugar’ as a fighter. Whether the WBC champion will cruise to a splendid victory in a fan-friendly fashion or whether he falters is what they are looking forward to. But how would you witness the high-stakes event? Scroll down and find out.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan: When and how can you watch the tactical showdown?
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Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan will be hosted and staged this Saturday, July 6. The action returns to Stevenson’s hometown, Newark, as he gears up to entertain the home crowd with his slick action and swift handwork at Prudential Center. Interestingly, this will be the fourth time when the champion will try to ride on the home support and turn in an exhilarating performance for his fans. And some of the best nights of his pro career have been witnessed at ‘The Rock’ whenever the 27-year-old boxer had a homecoming. The fans fondly remember his devastating knockout wins against Shuichiro Yoshino and Alberto Guevara and the dismantling job of Robson Conceição. Is history going to repeat itself?
So, when do you have to turn in to watch the action? The thrilling action from the 19,500-seater arena will broadcast the event around 9 p.m. ET, or 2 a.m. BST (Sun) if you are a British fan, or 11 a.m. AEST if you are tuning in from Australia. If you just want to skip to the main event, you can do it around 11 p.m. ET, 4:30 a.m. BST (Sun), or 1 p.m. AEST. But how much do you have to shell out for the event?
If you are an ESPN+ subscriber, then you can stream the fight, as it’s included in the bundle. But if you haven’t subscribed, then it costs $10.99 for a monthly subscription, and the annual subscription is up for grabs at $109.99. Sky Sports will be your reliable streaming partner if you want to watch the event live in Britain. If you want to watch the action up close, then the tickets start at $58 and go as high as $2,125 at StubHub. Will it be an investment worth making? You can have a look at the undercard and decide for yourself, as Top Rank has put on a stacked undercard.
A well-curated undercard: thick and fast action and fireworks on offer
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceição (WBC super featherweight title)
The supporting act to the main event is also a title fight as O’Shaquie Foster defends his WBC super featherweight crown against Robson Conceicao. Will he retain his gold strap that he won last year and has successfully defended twice since then? On the other hand, is it finally time for Conceicao to put his hands on a title?
Keyshawn Davis vs. Miguel Madueno (Lightweight)
You ask any promoter who they see as the hottest prospect and a future champion at 135, and everyone will utter one name, Keyshawn Davis. Will he punch his way to the top with another heavy-hitting performance? Or whether Miguel Madueno’s experience will prove too much for him?
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Abdullah Mason vs. Luis Lebron (Lightweight)
Will more experienced and older opponents ever find their mark against Abdullah Mason? The 20-year-old prodigy has taken the boxing world by storm and continues to surge in popularity, and Top Rank is also doing a good job at developing him. There is only one way you end up when you face Mason inside the ring and that is face flat on canvas. Will Luis Lebron avoid that fate, or will he show Mason that there are levels to the sport?
Other undercard fights:
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- William Foster III vs. Eridson Garcia (Super featherweight)
- Keith Colon vs. Hunter Turbyfill (Featherweight)
- Kelvin Davis vs. Kevin Johnson (Super lightweight)
- Ali Feliz vs. Robinson Perez (Heavyweight)
What do you make of this coming event, Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan? Who do you think will leave the arena with a strap around his waist? Let us know in the comments below.
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