At 25, Shakur Stevenson has become a hot commodity in boxing. He will look to add to his growing legacy on September 23. Inside the Prudential Center, Stevenson defends the WBC, WBO, and The Ring junior-lightweight titles against Robson Conceicao.
A silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics, Stevenson made his pro debut in 2017. He won the WBO featherweight title in 2019 against Joet Gonzalez. Moving divisions, Stevenson won the interim WBO junior-lightweight title against Jeremiah Nakathila in 2021. Later that year, he beat Jamel Herring to become the regular champion.
In his last fight in April, Stevenson beat Oscar Valdez via unanimous decision to win the WBC and The Ring junior-lightweight titles.
“For all the kids, you’ve got to keep trying to be great. Keep striving to be better. I want to be an example for you all. I want to make sure that I do my part,” Stevenson stated. “I’m going to come in shape and ready to fight on September 23. I’m going to put on a show for the kids, and for the city of Newark. I want to give you all a hell of a performance. I’m going to do my part, and I’m going to come in shape. I appreciate the support. I’m locked in, and September 23, I’m going to put on a show.”
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A 2016 Olympic gold medalist, Conceicao made his pro debut that year. In 2021, he lost to Oscar Valdez for the WBC title. Conceicao rebounded in January with a unanimous decision win over Xavier Martinez.
The Sporting News has a complete guide to Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao, including the fight card, price, betting odds, and more.
When is Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao?
- Date: Friday, September 23
- Undercard: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET (Approximate)
Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao will be taking place on September 23. The undercard is set to start at 5:30 p.m. ET. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET. Stevenson and Conceicao should be making their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m.ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao
- ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
The Stevenson vs. Conceicao main card will be airing on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The undercard will be airing exclusively on ESPN+.
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Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao price: How much does the card cost?
You will need to pay $9.99 a month for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or an annual subscription for $99.99/yr. The Stevenson vs. Conceicao fight won’t be an additional cost to current ESPN+ subscribers.
Product | Prices |
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ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Where is Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao?
Stevenson vs. Conceicao will take place inside New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The arena, home of the New Jersey Devils, can hold up to 19,500 people.
How much do tickets for Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao cost?
Tickets for Stevenson vs. Conceicao start at $49, per Ticket Smarter.
They then range from $60, $70, $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, and $1,208.
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Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao betting odds
Per Vegas Insider, Stevenson is the -2500 favorite, while Conceicao is the +800 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Stevenson is the -2513 favorite, while Conceicao is the +800 underdog.
Shakur Stevenson’s record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: June 28, 1997
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 18-0 with nine wins via knockout
Robson Conceicao’s record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: October 25, 1998
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 17-1 with eight wins via knockout
Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao fight card
Main card
- Shakur Stevenson (c) vs. Robson Conceicao for the WBC, WBO, and The Ring junior-lightweight titles
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Omar Tienda; Lightweights
Undercard
- Jahi Tucker vs. Jose Luis Sanchez; Welterweights
- Bruce Carrington vs. Jose Argel; Featherweights
- Armani Almestica vs. Omar Urieta; Lightweights
- Pablo Valdez vs. Noe Alejandro Lopez; Welterweights
- Orlando Gonzalez vs. Misael Lopez; Featherweights
- Floyd Diaz vs. Eduardo Diogo; Junior-Featherweights
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