Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 04:10
by Ruthless-RKO
The 22-year-old Stevenson (13-0, 7 KOs), the WBO featherweight champion, will oppose Puerto Rico’s Felix Caraballo (13-1-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round, 130-pound, non-title fight ESPN will air from MGM Grand’s Ballroom Conference Center.
The Stevenson-Caraballo bout, the rest of the six-bout card June 9 and the entire ESPN/Top Rank card scheduled for June 11 were officially announced Monday as well. The June 9 show will be the first boxing event in the United States since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and return live boxing to ESPN,” Stevenson said in a press release. “I was really disappointed when my fight [against Miguel Marriaga] got canceled in March, and I said then that I wanted to be one of the first fights back. I stayed in shape, so when that call came, I was ready. The atmosphere might be different on June 9th, but I’ve fought in unique situations all over the world before, so it won’t affect me. Regardless of who’s in the building, you’ll see another great performance, and I’ll remind everyone why I’m the best younger fighter in boxing.”
Below is the full list of fights ESPN will air June 9
Shakur Stevenson (13-0, 7 KOs), Newark, New Jersey, vs. Felix Caraballo (13-1-2, 9 KOs), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 10 rounds, junior lightweights.
Mikaela Mayer (12-0, 5 KOs), Colorado Springs, Colorado, vs. Helen Joseph (17-4-2, 10 KOs), Hamden, Connecticut, 10 rounds, junior lightweights.
Jared Anderson (3-0, 3 KOs), Toledo, Ohio, vs. Johnnie Langston (8-2, 3 KOs), Sarasota, Florida, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Guido Vianello (6-0, 6 KOs), Roma, Italy, vs. Don Haynesworth (16-3-1, 14 KOs), New Rochelle, New York, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Robeisy Ramirez (2-1, 2 KOs), Gulfport, Florida, vs. Yeuri Andujar (5-3, 3 KOs), San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, 6 rounds, featherweights.
Calvin Metcalf (10-3-1, 3 KOs), Kansas City, Missouri, vs. Quatavious Cash (11-2, 7 KOs), Atlanta, 6 rounds, middleweights.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 04:10
by Ruthless-RKO
Robeisy Ramirez’s stunning defeat in his pro debut quickly knocked him off track for an eventual pro showdown with Shakur Stevenson.
Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. signed Ramirez to a promotional contract in part to match him against Stevenson at some point because Ramirez beat Stevenson in the bantamweight gold-medal match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Cuba’s Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will attempt to continue rebuilding his reputation by winning his third straight professional fight on Stevenson’s undercard June 9 in Las Vegas.
ESPN and Top Rank announced Monday that Ramirez (2-1, 2 KOs) will face the Dominican Republic’s Yeuri Andujar (5-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round featherweight fight on the card Stevenson will headline a week from Tuesday night. The 26-year-old Ramirez has won two bouts since losing a four-round split decision to Denver’s Adan Gonzales (5-2-2, 2 KOs) in Ramirez’s pro debut August 10 in Philadelphia.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 04:16
by Ruthless-RKO
“I would like to thank MGM Resorts and the Nevada State Athletic Commission for their assistance in helping to bring back world-class boxing,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “We are all looking forward to a spectacular summer of live boxing across ESPN platforms. Shakur is among the best young talents I’ve ever promoted, and he is going to put on a show on June 9.”
ESPN’s Top Rank play-by-play commentator, Joe Tessitore, will be calling the action from ESPN’s Bristol, Conn., studios. Andre Ward (analyst), former #1 pound-for-pound two-division world titleholder and 2004 Olympic gold medalist, Tim Bradley (analyst), former two-division world titleholder and boxing insider Mark Kriegel, will join from their home studios. Boxing reporter Bernardo Osuna will be on-location in Las Vegas.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 04:17
by Cent0089
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 04:10
Robeisy Ramirez’s stunning defeat in his pro debut quickly knocked him off track for an eventual pro showdown with Shakur Stevenson.
Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. signed Ramirez to a promotional contract in part to match him against Stevenson at some point because Ramirez beat Stevenson in the bantamweight gold-medal match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Cuba’s Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will attempt to continue rebuilding his reputation by winning his third straight professional fight on Stevenson’s undercard June 9 in Las Vegas.
ESPN and Top Rank announced Monday that Ramirez (2-1, 2 KOs) will face the Dominican Republic’s Yeuri Andujar (5-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round featherweight fight on the card Stevenson will headline a week from Tuesday night. The 26-year-old Ramirez has won two bouts since losing a four-round split decision to Denver’s Adan Gonzales (5-2-2, 2 KOs) in Ramirez’s pro debut August 10 in Philadelphia.
Id like to see those prospects fight far more often during no audience. Big fights will probably not happening during summer, but guys like RObeisy Ramires can fight every month against these type of oponents to adapt pro game.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 09:21
by Paci
At least something happens and nice too see Stevenson in action again.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 02 Jun 2020, 18:35
by gp.
You'd have thought he didn't need to do this, with all the money from the Christmas songs.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 16:19
by Ruthless-RKO
Mikaela Mayer has tested positive for Covid-19. She’s off the card.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 18:37
by 3132DW
Was hoping Premier Sports might have picked up these TR cards over next few weeks but nothing mentioned yet.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 18:38
by margaret thatcher
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑07 Jun 2020, 16:19
Mikaela Mayer has tested positive for Covid-19. She’s off the card.
Not baby gurl mak!
I'd still though
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 20:06
by Ruthless-RKO
3132DW wrote: ↑07 Jun 2020, 18:37
Was hoping Premier Sports might have picked up these TR cards over next few weeks but nothing mentioned yet.
I thought allegedly was gonna be covering it after their big relaunch.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 23:43
by diddy
I’m so happy to have boxing back, you have no idea.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 07 Jun 2020, 23:49
by margaret thatcher
Shak gonna beat this guy up worse than he beats up random dudes on the street
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 08 Jun 2020, 00:07
by gregregegg
I like that Shakur is just taking a tick over fight. Probably getting paid fornicate all, but its just a chance to not sit stagnant, Make some new fans while theres nothing else to watch and its basically a sure thing.
I think more people, especially young fighters should have put there hand up for lower paying tick overs just to stay fresh, add another sneaky 1 to the win collum and in reality, Its a glorified sparing session, Im guessing he takes no punishment so if crowds happen to be allowed soon he will be ready anyway.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 02:16
by Carden
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 04:10
The 22-year-old Stevenson (13-0, 7 KOs), the WBO featherweight champion, will oppose Puerto Rico’s Felix Caraballo (13-1-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round, 130-pound, non-title fight ESPN will air from MGM Grand’s Ballroom Conference Center.
The Stevenson-Caraballo bout, the rest of the six-bout card June 9 and the entire ESPN/Top Rank card scheduled for June 11 were officially announced Monday as well. The June 9 show will be the first boxing event in the United States since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I can’t wait to get back in the ring and return live boxing to ESPN,” Stevenson said in a press release. “I was really disappointed when my fight [against Miguel Marriaga] got canceled in March, and I said then that I wanted to be one of the first fights back. I stayed in shape, so when that call came, I was ready. The atmosphere might be different on June 9th, but I’ve fought in unique situations all over the world before, so it won’t affect me. Regardless of who’s in the building, you’ll see another great performance, and I’ll remind everyone why I’m the best younger fighter in boxing.”
Below is the full list of fights ESPN will air June 9
Shakur Stevenson (13-0, 7 KOs), Newark, New Jersey, vs. Felix Caraballo (13-1-2, 9 KOs), Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 10 rounds, junior lightweights.
Mikaela Mayer (12-0, 5 KOs), Colorado Springs, Colorado, vs. Helen Joseph (17-4-2, 10 KOs), Hamden, Connecticut, 10 rounds, junior lightweights.
Jared Anderson (3-0, 3 KOs), Toledo, Ohio, vs. Johnnie Langston (8-2, 3 KOs), Sarasota, Florida, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Guido Vianello (6-0, 6 KOs), Roma, Italy, vs. Don Haynesworth (16-3-1, 14 KOs), New Rochelle, New York, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Robeisy Ramirez (2-1, 2 KOs), Gulfport, Florida, vs. Yeuri Andujar (5-3, 3 KOs), San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, 6 rounds, featherweights.
Calvin Metcalf (10-3-1, 3 KOs), Kansas City, Missouri, vs. Quatavious Cash (11-2, 7 KOs), Atlanta, 6 rounds, middleweights.
There was a show Saturday night on fite.tv that was the first boxing in United States since pandemic.
Prospects Shawn Simpson 12-0 and Desmond Jarmon 9-0 looked good with Jamel Herring commentary!
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 03:12
by Cent0089
Is Stevenson moving to 130? or it is only for this fight?
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 03:34
by Ruthless-RKO
Cent0089 wrote: ↑09 Jun 2020, 03:12
Is Stevenson moving to 130? or it is only for this fight?
Probably just this fight.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 07:39
by Ruthless-RKO
Weigh in
Bob Bennett, the NSAC’s executive director, first announced Stevenson’s weight as 130.2 pounds for his fight against Felix Caraballo on Tuesday night. Adamant about weighing in within the junior lightweight limit of 130 pounds, Stevenson stepped on the scale a second time and weighed 130.
The other eight fighters who’ll compete on Tuesday’s card weighed in Monday as planned. Below are the official weights for their fights.
Jared Anderson (3-0, 3 KOs), Toledo, Ohio, 236½ pounds vs. Johnnie Langston (8-2, 3 KOs), Sarasota, Florida, 218¼ pounds, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Guido Vianello (6-0, 6 KOs), Roma, Italy, 239¼ pounds vs. Don Haynesworth (16-3-1, 14 KOs), New Rochelle, New York, 294½ pounds, 6 rounds, heavyweights.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 07:39
by Ruthless-RKO
Shakur Stevenson will fight Tuesday night without his head trainer in his corner.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will not allow Kay Koroma to work Stevenson’s corner for his fight against Felix Caraballo because Koroma has been in contact with Mikaela Mayer. Koroma tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday, but he is the assistant trainer for Mayer, who tested positive for the virus and was removed from Tuesday’s card.
In accordance with the COVID-19 protocols the NSAC and Top Rank put together, all members of Mayer’s team were required to leave Top Rank’s restricted area, “the bubble” to which promoter Bob Arum has referred. A Top Rank official confirmed to BS.com on Monday night that Koroma has left MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, the site of Tuesday night’s card, as have Mayer and her head coach, Al Mitchell.
Re: Shakur Stevenson vs. Felix Caraballo - June 9, 2020
Posted: 09 Jun 2020, 15:51
by margaret thatcher
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑09 Jun 2020, 07:39
Shakur Stevenson will fight Tuesday night without his head trainer in his corner.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will not allow Kay Koroma to work Stevenson’s corner for his fight against Felix Caraballo because Koroma has been in contact with Mikaela Mayer. Koroma tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday, but he is the assistant trainer for Mayer, who tested positive for the virus and was removed from Tuesday’s card.
In accordance with the COVID-19 protocols the NSAC and Top Rank put together, all members of Mayer’s team were required to leave Top Rank’s restricted area, “the bubble” to which promoter Bob Arum has referred. A Top Rank official confirmed to BS.com on Monday night that Koroma has left MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, the site of Tuesday night’s card, as have Mayer and her head coach, Al Mitchell.
