Ahead of Pro Debut on Canelo vs. Charlo Undercard, Dive Deep Into Floyd Mayweather’s Protege Curmel Moton’s Loss Against Shakur Stevenson’s Best Kept Secret

After months of speculations and anticipation, the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo fight is finally here. The bout will unfold this weekend in front of thousands of fans in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. However, the excitement for fans around the globe won’t stop there. Adding spice to the Canleo-Charlo spectacle, Curmel Moton, Floyd Mayweather’s prodigy, will make his professional boxing debut in the undercard. 

According to Boxrec, Moton has 50 amateur bouts under his belt with a 48-2 record. Recently, Floyd Mayweather tried to push a fight between Moton and Leigh Wood, with the latter outright rejecting the offer. So, Moton will make his pro debut against another young boxer with an undefeated record. But a few questions remain – who is Curmel Moton? Who is Shakur Stevenson’s cousin who defeated Moton? And the obvious! Who is Moton facing in Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo’s undercard?

Who is Curmel Moton, and why is Floyd Mayweather so excited about his pro-debut?

Curmel Moton is the 17-year-old teenage boxing sensation who Mayweather has been mentoring. The young boxer has taken the boxing world by storm, earning praise from the legendary Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather said, “We don’t know who’s going to be the next Floyd Mayweather, but I truly believe this could be the next Floyd Mayweather.”

Despite his young age, the Las Vegas resident has achieved significant accolades. Even boxing superstars like Gervanta Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Errol Spence Jr. have backed Moton. The young prodigy is ranked number one in Team USA with eighteen amature titles under his belt. 

Curmel Moton’s much talked loss against Shakur Stevenson’s cousin

Although Moton holds an impressive record, he has lost fights in his amateur boxing career. One came against Jamil Cheatham in 2015, and the other was from Shakur Stevenson’s cousin in March 2023.

Shakur’s cousin and Moton fought in the 132-weight division in the US Amateur National Championship. But who exactly is Shakur’s cousin?

Who is Shakur Stevenson’s cousin, the much-hyped boxing prospect?

Shakur’s best-kept secret and the young boxer who defeated Mayweather’s prodigy is Zaquin Moses. Just like Moton, Zaquin is an amateur boxer from Newark, New Jersey. Shakur had previously called Zaquin, 18, “The future world champion.” However, Zaquin is unsure about his next steps in the boxing world. According to reports, he might compete in the Olympics or turn pro like Moton. 

Who is Curmel Moton’s opponent on the Canelo vs. Charlo undercard?

As the young boxer makes his debut in professional boxing, his first opponent will be Ezequiel Flores. Flores, 18, turned professional in 2021 and holds a 4-0 record. It’s not much, but Flores has the edge with experience in professional boxing. Flores even managed to win three of his four fights via knockout. However, only time will tell how he will perform against Mayweather’s prodigy.

Also Read: Shakur Stevenson Reminds Everyone About His “Best-Kept Secret” Who Beat Floyd Mayweather’s Protégé in the US Amateur National Championships

Despite his loss against Shakur’s cousin Moses, Moton is undeniably a rising superstar in the world of boxing. If the comments from Mayweather himself are any evidence, Moton should take home the win effortlessly. However, only time will tell if Moton can secure the win on the big stage on Saturday night. Until then, we would like to know about your predictions for the fight – let us know in the comments below.

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