With a Month Left to Face Edwin De Los Santos, Shakur Stevenson Hints at Potential Fight Against “Awkward” Emanuel Navarrete in Near Future
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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.
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.
Shakur Stevenson assesses Emanuel Navarrete
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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.
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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.
A clash of titans in Las Vegas
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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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Snigdhaa Jaiswal