World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight world champion Shakur Stevenson remained undefeated on Tuesday by easily defeating Puerto Rican Felix “La Sombra” Caraballo on the return of the Top Rank card at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
22-year-old Stevenson, who improved his record to 14-0, ended Caraballo (13-2-2, 9 knockouts) in the sixth round with a left hook to the liver.. The Mayaguez fell to his knees and sore on the canvas until referee Tony Weeks stopped the fight in favor of the American champion with a Puerto Rican father.
. @ ShakurStevenson throws some vicious body shots ?? Just listen … # StevensonCaraballopic.twitter.com / tlgvlbymhu
– Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 10, 2020
It was a one-sided fight. Stevenson landed 121 punches against Caraballo’s 18 hits, according to CompuBox.
“He connected me with a couple of punches, more than I’m used to, a couple of punches here and there. He was a tough guy, but I felt great in the ring after my training camp in Houston,” Stevenson said afterwards. of the comabte.
The stellar fight was part of Top Rank’s first feature since last February due to the coronavirus pandemic. The evening was staged in the hotel convention center without an audience and under strict salubrious protocol.
A big ?? Thank you ?? to @SMRestore_EMT for their help in keeping everyone safe in the ring tonight, including cleaning the corners between each fight. # StevensonCaraballo | LIVE NOW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/COGoO2UNhh
– Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 10, 2020
The corners (red and blue) were disinfected after each fight, in total five. Similarly, the judges, coaching staff, doctor, and television personnel kept six feet away from the ring.
Among those present was the promoter Bob Arum wearing a mask.
It’s the furthest I’ve sat from the ring in I can’t even remember how long. But we made it happen, and are thrilled to be bringing boxing back, starting right now on ESPN. #StevensonCaraballo pic.twitter.com/lvwWwVJs30
– Bob Arum (@BobArum) June 9, 2020
“Everything about this fight week was different, from fight week to weight cut. After my last fight was canceled, I am happy to show my skills to all boxing fans, “added Stevenson.
The next Top Rank poster will be June 16. The third, dated June 18, will be starred by former world champion of Cidra José “Sniper” Pedraza.
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