Stevenson takes on Harutyunyan in hometown title defense.

Written By mike bell

(July-6,2024)— WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 12ko), returns to his hometown of Newark, NJ, as he looks to defend his world title against Artem Harutyunyan (12-1,7ko), of Germany, in a scheduled [12-round] main-event bout, taking place at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

In the co-main event WBC Jr.lightweight champion O’shaquie Foster (22-2,12ko), of Houston, TX, will face 2016-Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceicao (18-2-1, 9ko), of Brazil, in a [12-round] championship bout for Fosters WBC title. This will be Fosters second title defense under the Top Rank banner.

Also appearing on the card will be rising world contender Keyshawn Davis (10-7, 7ko), who will meet Miguel Madueno (31-2, 28ko), in a bout scheduled for [10-rounds].

Bouts will be broadcasted on ESPN & ESPN+

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