Shakur Stevenson Gives Update on Face Injury Ahead of 16th November Fight to Avoid Rumors

Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos are set to face off in a boxing match for the vacant WBC Lightweight title in Las Vegas on November 16. This fight will be the main event of a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card. This will take place two days before Formula 1’s inaugural race on the Las Vegas Strip. Stevenson, with a record of 20-0 and 10 knockouts, was initially scheduled to fight Frank Martin, an undefeated contender. However, Martin opted out of the bout after they sent over the contract. This led to De Los Santos stepping in as the next available contender in the WBC’s Lightweight rankings.

Fans noticed a slight red mark on Stevenson’s face in a story that he posted on his Instagram account. Before any rumors start, Stevenson has been careful to clarify what caused his face injury.

Shakur Stevenson steers clear of rumors about face abrasion

Stevenson has been active in posting his training videos. In a recent story, ‘The Fearless’ was introducing his fans to the ‘fire’ music he used to listen to as a child. If we notice carefully, we can see a red bruise on the face of the boxer. Any trouble before the upcoming match can disrupt focus and affect performance. So, the boxer explained the reason behind the bruise before people started making assumptions.

“Before y’all spread some rumours, my face got a lil abrasion from a forearm” updated the boxer on the next story which he posted hastily within an hour of the previous one. The red abrasion had occurred out of training. He possibly got the bruise while training his forearms.

Richardson Hitchins’ predictions

Young and ambitious, Richardson Hitchins has honed his skills by sparring with some of the biggest names in the boxing world, aiming to absorb knowledge and push his own boundaries. In his encounters with Edwin De Los Santos, Hitchins was awestruck by De Los Santos’ incredible punching power and skill. Despite some viewing De Los Santos as a lesser opponent for Shakur Stevenson, Hitchins vehemently disagreed. He regarded De Los Santos as a formidable contender, recognizing his combination of strength and finesse.

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Stevenson, eager for a challenge that would resonate with fans, found himself facing De Los Santos, a fighter whose potential might be overlooked on paper. Hitchins, however, saw beyond the surface. He believed De Los Santos was a dangerous adversary, someone who could test Stevenson in unprecedented ways. As the fight night loomed, Hitchins emphasized the gravity of the match. He labelled it a 50/50 fight and asserted that De Los Santos was, without a doubt, the toughest opponent Stevenson had ever encountered.

As fight night approaches, the anticipation builds. Fans and fighters alike are on the edge of their seats, wondering who will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle. Would Stevenson emerge victorious or if De Los Santos would prove everyone wrong and seize the moment?

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