At the age of 26, Shakur Stevenson has already established himself as a two-weight world champion and is on his way to becoming a rising superstar in the world of boxing. Despite his efforts to secure a fight against undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney, Stevenson has set his sights on reclaiming one of his previous titles.
According to an official press release from Top Rank, Shakur Stevenson is scheduled to compete for the vacant WBC lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos. Promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that the bout will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 16, just before the Formula 1’s inaugural race in the area. The fight will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States.
Meanwhile, Devin Haney will hold the title of “champion in recess” as he faces Regis Prograis for the WBC super lightweight title on December 9.
Stevenson, who won a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, clinched the WBO featherweight title by defeating Joet Gonzalez in 2019. Two years later, the quick-fisted southpaw dethroned Jamel Herring to become the WBO super featherweight champion. He later defeated Oscar Valdez to claim the WBC and Ring belts but was subsequently stripped of these titles due to a failure to make weight in a bout against Robson Conceicao.
In his most recent fight, Stevenson made a successful lightweight debut by defeating Shuichiro Yoshino. He is now eager to take on the top contenders in the lightweight division, which has seen the likes of Haney, Gervonta Davis, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Ryan Garcia.
Stevenson expressed his confidence in facing Edwin De Los Santos, saying, “Edwin De Los Santos is a good fighter, and he’s ready to put up a fight. I commend him for accepting this challenge when so many other so-called ‘fighters’ backed away. I am the biggest challenge in boxing, and on November 16, the world will witness why when I deliver another outstanding performance for the fans. Join us at the T-Mobile Arena or tune in to ESPN to watch me become a three-division world champion.”
Edwin De Los Santos turned professional in 2018, and despite an unbeaten streak, he faced his first loss against William Foster III in January 2022. De Los Santos has since bounced back with a three-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory being a unanimous decision win over Joseph Adorno in July. De Los Santos steps in to face Stevenson after Frank Martin declined the bout following a review of the fight contract.
De Los Santos expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “I want to thank Top Rank, the WBC, ESPN, and my promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, for this chance to have an exciting fight and win my first world championship. I am a proud Dominican warrior fighting for my people! Shakira, I’m coming for you.”
In the co-main event, Emanuel Navarrete will defend his WBO super featherweight title against Robson Conceicao. Navarrete, a former super bantamweight and featherweight champion, claimed the vacant WBO title by defeating Liam Wilson in February and successfully defended it against Oscar Valdez in August.
Conceicao, on the other hand, will be fighting for super featherweight gold for the third time, having previously faced Valdez for the WBC title in 2021 and Stevenson in 2022 for the WBC and WBO titles.
For those interested in the details of the fight, including the date, time, channel, and odds, here’s what you need to know:
When is Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos?
- Date: Thursday, November 16, just days before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- Main Card Start Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Main Event Ring Walks (approx.): 12 a.m. ET
How to watch Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos:
- USA: ESPN (Main Card), ESPN+ (Undercard)
- Canada: TSN+ (Main Card)
- UK and Ireland: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena (Main Card), Sky GO (Main Card)
- Australia: (Details to be confirmed)
Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos price: How much does the fight cost?
- Starting in October, you can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
Where is Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos?
- The fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos betting odds:
- Odds for this fight are currently unavailable.
Shakur Stevenson’s record and bio:
- Nationality: American
- Born: June 28, 1997
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with ten wins via knockout
Edwin De Los Santos’ record and bio:
- Nationality: Dominican
- Born: October 7, 1999
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 16-1 with 14 wins via knockout
Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos fight card:
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Edwin De Los Santos for the WBC lightweight title
- Emanuel Navarrete (c) vs. Robson Conceicao for the WBO super featherweight title
