Shakur Stevenson was stripped of his belts in the scale, however the main event tonight in his home town of Newark will go on and Shakur Stevenson’s adversary Robson Conceicao hoping to snatch the titles that are now vacant.
Stevenson – 18-0-0, 9 KOs – could not be able to fit in the division and has announced that his intention to move up following this. He wants to establish his reputation as the top fighter in the weight class and prove that he belongs on the pound-for pound lists. Conceicao however is looking to swoop in on the crowd after an unremarkable beginning to his professional career. Both are looking to put their slick boxing skills to for the sake of proving their superiority.This post will give live coverage during the major event. The prelims will begin at 6pm Eastern Time at 6pm ET on ESPN+, the main card starts with a 10pm start on ESPN and ESPN
Round-by-Round
Shakur Stevenson vs Robson Conceicao
Round 1
Conceicao starts with jabs at the body. Stevenson takes a break upstairs, however, Conceicao’s intent is to advance somewhat early. Shakur introduces his jab to the fore. It’s a predictable and cagey opening however both attempt to get center-ring position here. Stevenson is stinging Conceicao by slamming him with a left and then a couple of seconds later. Conceicao is trying to stop the attack however the speed of attack is already a challenge early. He tries to hit right on his body. Stevenson blocks. 10-9 Stevenson
Round 2
Conceicao starts the round by throwing 1-2s, attempting to get his body moving. A few land, but most Stevenson avoids or blocks. Continues to push, however pressing isn’t really his forte Stevenson is attempting to reach hard in turn, as round drags into the final round, Stevenson begins to counter. Stevenson finishes the round by with a push to Brazilian back. Brazilian back. 10-9 Stevenson, 20-18
Round 3
Conceicao fighting for his life here, and has taken the lead. He’s in trouble and he’s getting some great counter-work by Stevenson However, this is an incredibly thrilling fight than we have thought. The counters up top sting his opponent and he closes with a reversal of the rounds. 10-9 Stevenson, 30-27
Round 4
Stevenson is out pushing forward, taking an uppercut to fix his problem. Stevenson continues to be the aggressor by working his head and body. Conceicao is thrown down, there’s an accidental slip however he’s not completely stable as he gets up. The bodywork is has taken its toll. Conceicao is really getting only just a few shots. Counter left provides Stevenson an idea to think about, however there’s a bell ringing and appears to have an errant body shot. Strange sequence however, 10-8 Stevenson 40-35
Round 5
Replays revealed an inexplicably delayed reaction that caused by the KD in the previous round. However, Conceicao isn’t giving up and has even landed some of his own body shots However, he certainly did not anticipate this speed from Stevenson and currently isn’t able to bear it. A spectacular move to his body that ends with conceicao in a position to hold on. Stevenson finishes the fight by pushing him back a second time. 10-9, 50-44
Results:
WBC/WBO Super-featherweight title: Shakur Stevenson vs Robson Conceicao
The titles are available only to Conceicao to take home the title after Stevenson was unable to lift weight.
Lightweight: Keyshawn Davis TKO-5 Omar Tienda
Super-featherweight: Henry Lebron UD 78-74 79-3 80-72 Andy Vences
Featherweight: Bruce Carrington UD Jose Argel 60-54
Welterweight: Jahi Tucker UD8 Jose Luis Sanchez 80-72, 80-72, 79-73
Junior middleweight Pablo Valdez TKO-4 Noe Alejandro Lopez
Featherweight: Misael Lopez UD8 Orlando Gonzalez: 78-74, 79-73, 77-75
Super-bantamweight Floyd Diaz UD6 Juan Hernandez Martinez: 58-55, 58-55, 59-54
Welterweight Antoine Cobb SD4 Jaylan Phillips: 39-37 Phillips, 40-36 Cobb, 38-38