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On November 16th, Shakur Stevenson will battle Edwin De Los Santos for the vacant WBC title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite missing out on a fight with Devin Haney, Stevenson is resolute in securing another title. Simultaneously, Emanuel Navarrete, the WBO junior lightweight champion, will defend his title against Robson Conceicao on the same card. Navarrete, 28, clinched the WBO 130 lb belt earlier this year, marking his third world title across different weight classes.

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Fans eagerly anticipate a potential face-off between Stevenson and Navarrete. Picture the intense clash between the two-weight world champion, Shakur Stevenson, and the formidable WBO junior lightweight champion, Emanuel Navarrete. Stevenson, in a recent interview on Cigar Talk, tantalizingly hints at the unfolding match, heightening the excitement for this epic battle.

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Shakur Stevenson assesses Emanuel Navarrete

In a candid conversation with Naji, Shakur Stevenson delved into his feud with Haney, his upcoming bout, and various other topics. When asked about Navarrete, Stevenson offered a keen analysis of his opponent’s fighting style. According to Stevenson, the ‘Cowboy’s speed and technique won’t be enough to take him down.

With confidence, he stated, “He is an awkward fighter. His legs is okay coz he can get in and out of range quick. He’s real slow. He is awkward so he throw awkward punches. The speed is going to be the biggest difference and we never seen him in the ring with like a slick black fighter like me” When questioned about the possibility of a future match with Navarette, Stevenson’s response was intriguing. He replied, “I think that’s the point.” This cryptic response hints at an exciting prospect, leaving fans curious and eager for the potential clash between these two skilled fighters.

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A clash of titans in Las Vegas

This electrifying 135-pound title bout will take center stage in a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN event, just two days before the much-anticipated Formula 1 debut race on the iconic Las Vegas Strip.

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The upcoming fight will have both fighters judging their future opponent based off of their performance. Fans await a potential showdown between the two. Who do you think will floor his opponent if the match is brought to fruition?

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The Greatest aka Muhammad Ali would always say, “We can’t be brave without fear.” I am a Boxing author at EssentiallySports and was first drawn to the boxing gym when a friend of mine came to meet me with her hand wraps still on. After arranging enough resources, I joined the gym and eventually tried my hand at MMA as well. A challenging sparring session always left me slightly bruised but happy. I have always enjoyed watching a good fight. Watching Mike Tyson demonstrate what rigorous and disciplined training can achieve motivates me to this day. Amanda Nunes is another beast that I look up to. My coverage of Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou received considerable appreciation as many unknown facets of these entities had been brought to light. Though I could not continue my training in boxing, I have kept myself busy and active through dancing. Outside the ring, I currently train in jazz and hip-hop.

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