The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was the stage for an electrifying night of boxing, featuring a lineup that promised to captivate the audience from start to finish. The event was not just about the headliners but also showcased an undercard filled with intriguing matchups, each bringing its own unique story to the ring.
In the main event, the focus was on 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist and former WBO Featherweight and WBO Super Featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs). He squared off against Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) for the vacant WBC World Lightweight title. This bout was a showcase of Stevenson's technical prowess and De Los Santos's resilience, with each round adding to the narrative of this high-stakes encounter.
The co-main event featured WBO World Super Featherweight champion Emanuel “Vasquero” Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) in a majority draw against Robson “Nino” Conceicao (17-2-1, 8 KOs), a three-time Olympian and 2016 Gold Medalist. This fight was a rollercoaster of action, with both fighters demonstrating why they are considered among the best in their division.
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The undercard was a display of boxing’s rich diversity in talent and styles. It featured: Welterweight Brian “The Assassin ll” Norman, Jr. (25-0-1, 19 KOs) faced Quinton “Quick Draw” Randall (13-1-1, 3 KOs) in a bout that tested the skills and will of both fighters. Bantamweight Floyd “Cashflow” Diaz (10-0, 3 KOs) took on Max Ornelas (15-2-1, 5 KOs) in a fight that was a true test of technique and agility. Middleweight 2020 Olympian Troy “The Transformer” Isley (11-0, 4 KOs) encountered Vladimir Hernandez (14-6, 6 KOs), showcasing a clash of experience and youthful vigor. Super Middleweight Giovanni Sarchioto (9-0, 8 KOs) faced Lucas de Abreu (14-5, 11 KOs) in a battle that highlighted the power and resilience of both fighters. Lightweight 2020 Youth champion Abdullah Mason (11-0, 9 KOs) squared off against Jose Cardenas (7-2-1, 5 KOs), displaying the skill and potential of rising stars in the lightweight division. Lightweight Emiliano Vargas (8-0, 7 KOs) faced Brandon Mendoza (6-3, 6 KOs) in a bout that showcased the raw talent and ambition of both fighters. Heavyweight Jackson “White Chocolate” Murray (6-0, 4 KOs) took on Steven Torres (6-1-1, 6 KOs) in a heavyweight clash that was as much about power as it was about strategy. Super Lightweight Hugo “The Fresh Prince of Monaco” Micallef (9-0, 2 KOs) faced Sergio Odabai (6-2-1, 3 KOs), where technique and precision were the keys to victory.
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