The ESPN network announced on their website that they will air the WBC lightweight title fight between Shakur Stevenson (20-0, 10 KOs) and Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs). Parties reached a deal to clash for the vacant WBC belt shortly before a scheduled WBC purse bid. Possible dates are November 16 in Las Vegas or December 9 in New York City.
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I am pleasantly surprised that they got this one through. It’s a Top Rank/PBC union that isn’t a huge money fight and it’ll be on ESPN. That’s awesome. I think Martin is going to have a very difficult time finding any offense, but let’s see what happens!
I am surprised at this as well Lucie. Tickets may not be too high either. Type of fight for one to go to where you do not have to spend over a $1000 to get in the door. Surprised Lomo did not get Stevenson.
I heard Loma’s manager said he was taking the rest of the year off. He was doing some things back in the Ukraine I THINK it was said. I think Loma might wanna consider dropping down in weight and going after Navarrete next year.
Lomo knocked it back , probably still pissed off by the corruption regarding the Haney fight.
The only way Loma steps in the ring with Stevenson is for all the titles. Loma been too spoiled in his career.
Excuse me? Lomachenko has fought more champions than anyone in past 10 years than anyone besides Floyd..he fought a top 15 guy in his first fight, fought for title in 2nd fight against a guy that weighed in 5 pounds heavy..he stll took the fight, Salido still needed dirty tactics to barely win..Lomachenko never complains
Shakur will have some problems with Martin
For a few rounds, absolutely. Once the timing is established, I see martin getting stopped in the early second part of the fight. It will get ugly. Martin is not ready for the elites yet.
Good, two talented fighters who have fought absolutely no one can now fight each other:-)
I suppose Valdez was “no one” ok.
Stevenson is a complicated fighter, and an opponent must stay active to limit his comfort level. Stevenson’s opponent must overcome being hesitant and create high inside pressure behind a high punch volume (especially to the body).
Compared to his last fight, Martin will need to display far more activity or else Stevenson will win all 12 rounds for an easy UD victory or by TKO 11. Martin has the boxing tools, but he is missing high inside pressure, high punch volume and raw aggression – requirements to make Stevenson uncomfortable for a close victory. This is not Martin’s boxing style for 12 rounds.
I pick Stevenson by a clear UD victory, but Martin will have a few good moments during the early rounds (1-5). Martin does not have enough crazy raw aggression (e.g. Cruz) for a boxing chess cat named Stevenson.
Great assessment. Martin will need to step on the gas at a controlled pace or he will find himself deep in the whole which will end up in him getting caught hard on a counter as he’s trying to catch up.
Boxers have been known to have hypnotherapy and do the unthinkable….win. From memory Leon Spinks did and did the unthinkable…..beat Mohammad Ali.
You never know in this game.
We make enough noise and statements with out dollars and all of a sudden the organizations start to give us meaningful fights. Congratulations to everyone who’s been holding out on watching these so-called championship fights live we’ve been getting for the past few years.
I got Stevenson by 7th round TKO (corner stoppage).
Right, People have been paying to see the Paul brothers instead lol.
I dont see evidence of fans holding out for the best matches. The credit go to the fighters willing to take the risk and fight the best. The fans (boys) are mostly interested in seeing their favorite fighter win. Not to demand the best fights.
Here’s to hoping Stevenson loses. I doubt it though. Another unaminous decision win for Stevenson. No fireworks either.
Martin and Haney are prob the only lightweights that could give SS problems. This should be a very good fight. Salute to both fighters taking a risk fighting a dangerous opponent without pressure from the fans. I cant imagine either fighter requesting to hide behind a franchise title.
The risk is not worth the reward for Loma, which is why Shakur is getting The Ghost.
I think it might be too soon for Martin, lot of hype on him but I don’t think he has had a breakout performance yet. He is 28 though and props to him for taking the challenge and risking the 0
Reminds me of Mayweather Judah