Shakur Stevenson will be taking time away from social media to return to the ring.
Stevenson (21-0, 10 KOs) will face Artem Harutyunyan (12-1, 7 KOs) on July 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Stevenson said, “It feels good to be going back home to Newark, where they appreciate a young legend, and to make my first title defense at 135. On July 6, Down Goes Artem!”
In the co-feature, O’Shaquie Foster will defend his WBC junior lightweight world title against three-time world title challenger Robson Conceição.
Keyshawn Davis is also on the televised portion of the card.
“There is a unique connection between Shakur and the City of Newark, and we are thrilled he’s returning for another hometown appearance against a tough opponent in Artem Harutyunyan,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “O’Shaquie Foster does not shy away from the best opposition, and I know Robson Conceição is motivated to pull off the upset. And with Keyshawn Davis on the card against a rugged contender in Madueño, this is quite the tripleheader we have in store in Brick City.”
The card will be televised on ESPN.
