No one gives off a feeling a “coolness” more than Shakur Stevenson and why not.
The former Olympian continues to be on a fast track to any mega-fight he wants.
Tonight, Stevenson (15-0) will attempt to take another step in that direction when he faces Jeremiah Nakathila (21-1).
Stevenson is a heavy favorite and experts predict he will have very little problems with Nakathila. “I’m going to be the superstar of all the young fighters,” Stevenson said.
Stevenson can’t overlook tonight’s opponent with major paydays in his future. Take care of Nakathila tonight and the fights he craves will be there. “I’ve been in the ring with Tank to help him get ready for his fight with [Jose] Pedraza. I’ve been in there with Teofimo [Lopez] before the Olympics. I’ve been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. I’ve beat Ryan [Garcia] in the amateurs. I’ve been in there with all of them, and back then I wasn’t as good as I am now. I’ve gotten way better. I think a lot of them fight the same.”
Weigh-in
Shakur Stevenson 129.6 lbs vs. Jeremiah Nakathila 129.4 lbs
(Vacant WBO Interim Junior Lightweight World Title — 12 Rounds)
Judges: Max De Luca, Dave Moretti and Lisa Giampa
Referee: Celestino Ruiz
Undercards
Jose Pedraza 139.8 lbs vs. Julian Rodriguez 141.4 lbs
(Junior Welterweight— 10 Rounds)
Tyler McCreary 131.6 lbs vs. Manuel Rey Rojas 131.6 lbs
(Junior Lightweight — 8 Rounds)
John Bauza 140 lbs vs. Christon Edwards 140.4
(Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds)
Xander Zayas 147.4 lbs vs. Larry Fryers 144.6
(Welterweight — 6 Rounds)
Bryan Lua 131.4 lbs vs. Frevian Gonzalez 131.8
(Junior Lightweight — 6 Rounds)
Troy Isley 156.8 lbs vs. LaQuan Evans 156
(Middleweight — 4 Rounds)
Kasir Goldston 142 lbs vs. Maurice Anthony 142
(Welterweight — 4 Rounds)
Jahi Tucker 146 lbs vs. Ysrael Barboza 146.4
(Welterweight — 4 Rounds)
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