In a highly anticipated boxing event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Shakur Stevenson successfully defended his WBC lightweight title by unanimously outpointing Artem Harutyunyan. However, the standout moment of the night came from the co-main event, where Robson Conceicao stunned O’Shaquie Foster to win the WBC junior lightweight title, despite landing only 11 percent of his punches. Foster outpunched him 109-76, yet Conceicao’s relentless effort won over the judges.
Stevenson, now a three-division world champion, improves his record to 22-0 after defeating Harutyunyan, who drops to 12-2. Stevenson’s previous lightweight contest saw him claim the vacant WBC belt by outpointing Edwin De Los Santos.
Here’s a breakdown of the action from the Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight card:
**Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan**
**Round 11:** Boos echoed in the venue as Stevenson focused on body blows, outlasting Harutyunyan rather than thrilling the crowd with power punches.
**Round 10:** Stevenson looked for an early stop, but Harutyunyan persisted.
**Round 9:** Stevenson started strong with combinations, but Harutyunyan made a comeback late in the round.
**Round 8:** Stevenson, full of energy, worked on the body, but Harutyunyan remained resilient.
**Round 7:** Continued body shots from Stevenson as Harutyunyan countered.
**Round 6:** Best round for Stevenson, who wore out Harutyunyan with body shots.
**Round 5:** Stevenson became the aggressor while Harutyunyan stayed in the fight. Stevenson landed 21 punches to Harutyunyan’s 8.
**Round 4:** Stevenson heated up, winning three of the first four rounds after engaging more aggressively.
**Round 3:** Crowds displayed disapproval as the fight remained tactical. Stevenson led in punches landed, 19-10.
**Round 2:** Neither boxer dominated, with Stevenson on the backfoot and Harutyunyan taking the initiative but landing few punches.
**Round 1:** Harutyunyan was the early aggressor, though Stevenson was cautious given the controversial outcome of the preceding co-main event.
**O’Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao**
**Round 12:** Robson Conceicao shocked the audience by winning a split decision over Foster, claiming the WBC junior lightweight title.
**Round 11:** Foster remained defensive, focusing on footwork to avoid Conceicao’s offense.
**Round 10:** Conceicao showed intensity with strong body shots, although Foster answered back.
**Round 9:** Foster pulled away, but Conceicao had moments of good combinations.
**Round 8:** Conceicao pressed, but Foster’s defense and speed allowed him to stay ahead.
**Round 7:** Foster’s speed and defense kept Conceicao at bay.
**Round 6:** Foster stayed defensive, landing shots after Conceicao’s combinations.
**Round 5:** Fans grew restless as the pace slowed, with Foster methodically working on Conceicao.
**Round 4:** Conceicao struggled with Foster’s quickness, landing just 9% of his punches.
**Round 2:** Foster and Conceicao were patient, looking for openings.
**Round 1:** A slow start saw both boxers sizing each other up.
**Other Fights on the Card**
**Keyshawn Davis vs. Miguel Madueno:** Davis dominated, improving to 11-0 with 122 punches landed, winning by unanimous decision.
**Abdullah Mason vs. Luis Lebron:** Mason won by technical knockout in the third round after a series of powerful combinations.
Stevenson, who is 21-0 with 10 knockouts and a three-division world champion, is recognized for his exceptional defense and precision, evident from his statistical supremacy in various boxing metrics. Meanwhile, Harutyunyan’s record fell to 12-1 with seven knockouts after his loss.
The future might see an electrifying match between Stevenson and Gervonta “Tank” Davis, yet for now, Stevenson remains a dominant force in the lightweight division, with his spotless defensive statistics and effective power punches making him a formidable champion.