This week, boxing fans should be on the lookout for an array of thrilling fights. Topping the bill is the highly anticipated comeback of Shakur Stevenson in a fight with Artem Harutyunyan airing live from Newark, NJ. Additionally, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will have their highly anticipated rematch in Anaheim, CA and William Zepeda takes on Giovanni Cabrera in Ontario, CA. Here’s a closer look at each of these exciting matchups:
Three-division world champion Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This 12-round bout headlines a Top Rank event and is expected to showcase Stevenson’s exceptional skills. In the co-feature, O’Shaquie Foster defends his WBC super featherweight title against three-time title challenger Robson Conceicao. Also on the card, Keyshawn Davis battles Miguel Madueno at lightweight. The event begins at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT.
Unbeaten William Zepeda faces Giovanni Cabrera at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA, in a 12-round lightweight bout headlining a Golden Boy event. This matchup is highly anticipated as both fighters bring impressive records and skill sets to the ring. The undercard features Ricardo Sandoval versus Angel Acosta at flyweight, a super bantamweight clash between Manuel Flores and Nohel Arambulet, and Japhethlee Llamido taking on Ryan Lee Allen. The event kicks off at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, with live streaming available on DAZN.
Old MMA rivals Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will square off in a boxing match at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, scheduled for 10 rounds at light heavyweight. Masvidal won their first fight at UFC 244 via third-round TKO, taking the “BMF” belt after a doctor stoppage. The undercard features two-time world champion Daniel Jacobs against Shane Mosley Jr at super middleweight, Amado Vargas versus Sean Garcia at lightweight, Devin Cushing taking on Manuel Correa at lightweight, and a light heavyweight bout between Chris Avila and Anthony Pettis. The event starts at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on Fanmio.
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