Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino Boxing Betting
Shakur Stevenson is going up against fellow challenger Shuichiro in a WBC lightweight title eliminator bout on Saturday, April 8. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson comes into this fight with a record of 19-0 with 9 knockouts. His last win was against Robson Conceição by unanimous decision in September of last year. Yoshino is 16-0 with 12 knockouts. His last win was against Masayoshi Nakatani by 6th round knockout in November of last year. Stevenson is listed as a huge favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Why: WBC Lightweight Fight
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Shakur Stevenson (19-0, 9 knockouts) will face Shuichiro Yoshino (16-0, 12 knockouts) in a 12-round WBC lightweight title eliminator bout. Specifically, Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino Boxing Odds
Shuichiro Yoshino +906
Shakur Stevenson -2150
WBC Lightweight Bout
Shakur Stevenson, age 25, is 19-0 with 9 knockouts. He stands five feet and eight inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Newark, New Jersey. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. Stevenson won by unanimous decision against Robson Conceição in September of last year, won by unanimous decision against Óscar Valdez in April of last year, won by 10th round knockout against Jamel Herring in October of 2021, won by unanimous decision against Jeremiah Nakathila in June of 2021, won by unanimous decision against Toka Khan Clary in December of 2020, and won by 6th round knockout against Felix Caraballo in June of 2020.
Shuichiro Yoshino, age 31, is 16-0 in his career with 12 knockouts. He stands five feet and nine inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Kanuma, Tochigi, Japan. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. Yoshino won by 6th round knockout against Masayoshi Nakatani in November of last year, won by 11th round technical decision against Masayuki Ito in April of last year, won by 6th round knockout against Shuma Nakazato in August of 2021, won by unanimous decision against Valentine Hosokawa in September of 2020, won by 8th round knockout against Izuki Tomioka in February of 2020, and won by 1st round knockout against Harmonito Dela Torre in October of 2019.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino
Stevenson said this to boxingscene.com about his upcoming bout against Yoshino, “I am taking over the lightweight division and my run will start on April 8 in Newark. Shuichiro Yoshino is an undefeated fighter who was willing to step up and fight me when so many fighters were scared. My last fight at the Prudential Center was just the start of what I’m building in Jersey. We are going to pack the Prudential Center again and show the world who the future of boxing really is.”
Yoshino said this to boxingscene.com about his upcoming bout against Stevenson, “I am very honored to be fighting in the U.S. for the first time. I'm extremely focused and motivated. I'm looking forward to fighting the great two-division champion, Shakur Stevenson, in his hometown of Newark. I'll be training hard leading up to the fight and look forward to showing the fans an exciting victory!”
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