Shakur Stevenson Will Defend Boxing Crown In Newark Bout

NEWARK, NJ — Shakur Stevenson is coming back to Newark to defend his crown.

Stevenson, a former U.S. Olympian who captured a silver medal – and endeared himself to boxing fans in the Brick City in the process – will fight Robson Conceição on Friday, Sept. 23 at the Prudential Center in Newark.

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According to the Prudential Center website:

“The Brick City’s boxing superstar, Shakur Stevenson, is the junior lightweight king. He’ll soon return home to defend his throne. Stevenson, the WBC, WBO and Ring Magazine champion, puts his hardware on the line against Brazilian standout Robson Conceição on Friday, Sept. 23, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. In the eight-round lightweight co-feature, Tokyo 2020 U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis returns against an opponent to be named.”

Tickets go on sale Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Presale runs from Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. to Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. Learn more here.

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