Former two-division world champion Shakur Stevenson is set to battle Dominican contender Edwin De Los Santos for the vacant WBC lightweight world title on November 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stevenson, who has previously secured world titles at featherweight and super featherweight, is eager to add another championship to his collection.
This highly-anticipated match is not just about the title for Stevenson; it’s an opportunity to dazzle the Las Vegas crowd and demonstrate his superior boxing skills. Confident in his abilities, Stevenson has publicly expressed his determination to triumph over De Los Santos, stating, “I can’t wait. It’s going to be very exciting... but I’m here to whoop his ass.”
A win for Stevenson in this bout could open doors to major future matchups, potentially leading to pay-per-view fights in the 135 to 140-pound range against prominent names like Gervonta Davis, Devin Haney, and Ryan Garcia. However, Stevenson remains grounded, focusing solely on the upcoming fight and the immediate goal of securing the WBC lightweight world title.
Anticipating De Los Santos’ strategy, Stevenson predicts more boxing than outright aggression from his opponent in the early rounds. He believes that by the fourth round, he will have adapted and imposed his own game plan on the fight. Stevenson’s assessment of De Los Santos as “more of a boxer” than his exterior suggests indicates his readiness for a tactical battle.
In the co-main event of the night, Mexico’s Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete will defend his WBO junior lightweight title against Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceicao, adding to the night’s excitement and display of boxing talent. With his eyes firmly set on victory, Stevenson is prepared to showcase why he’s considered one of the best in the world in his weight class.
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