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Newark, New Jersey fighter Shakur Stevenson will return home as a world champion, when he defends his WBC super featherweight title on Friday, September 23 against Robson Conceição, at the Prudential Center, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.
Stevenson won the Green and Gold Belt, by defeating Mexican Óscar Valdez via unanimous decision in April at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Stevenson conducted the fight with intelligence, speed and precision, dominating Valdez in baton like fashion.
On the other hand, Brazilian Robson Conceição defeated Xavier Martínez by a concerted unanimous decision after ten rounds. It was a WBC eliminatory duel, in January at the “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino”, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Stevenson vs. Conceição is a Top Rank promotion, tickets starting at $50 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. The undercard will air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. m. pt.
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