SOURCE SPORTS: Shakur Stevenson Triumphs in Newark Hometown Defense
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight world champion, successfully defended his title against Artem Harutyunyan on Saturday evening at Prudential Center. The hometown hero secured a unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 118-110, and 116-112.
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Stevenson, now 22-0 with 10 KOs, dominated the fight, showcasing his superior skill against Harutyunyan, who had been inactive for nearly a year. The Armenian-born, German-based challenger, holding a 12-2 record with 7 KOs, struggled to withstand Stevenson’s relentless body shots. Although Stevenson fought aggressively in the second half, Harutyunyan’s resilience prevented a knockout.
The Newark crowd cheered as their champion maintained his perfect record, reaffirming that there’s no place like home for Shakur Stevenson.
AND STILL
Shakur Stevenson retains the WBC lightweight title
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Bring on the best @ShakurStevenson
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