Back in action, Shakur Stevenson is ready to take over the lightweight division. The first challenge in his journey to greatness is in the form of Shuichiro Yoshino on April 8.
Fighting in his backyard in New Jersey, Stevenson’s fight is inside the Prudential Center. The bout will air on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S.
A WBO featherweight champion and a holder of the WBC and The Ring super featherweight titles, Stevenson has fought inside the Prudential Center twice. A leading man over his last few fights, interest in his bouts has increased over time. A star in the making at 25, Stevenson knows his value and believes he can be the true face of boxing.
“A lotta people say a bunch of things, like I’m not a ticket-seller or I won’t do this or that. I mean, it’s clear and obvious that people rock with me,” Stevenson told Boxing Scene.
“People try to say that my fight with [Oscar] Valdez, the crowd that we had, the great turnout, that it was just Valdez. But Valdez never did those numbers with nobody else. Clearly, I’m an attraction. People, they just need to understand that I’m gonna be going up for years.”
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Yoshino turned pro in 2015 and is currently on a three-fight knockout streak. This will be the 31-year-old’s first time fighting outside of Japan, and he will look to make the most of it.
The Sporting News will provide live results and highlights from Stevenson vs. Yoshino.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino live results, updates
The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT.
When is Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino?
- Date: Saturday, April 8 | Sunday, April 9
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12 a.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
Stevenson vs. Yoshino takes place on April 8. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT, while both fighters should make their way to the ring around 12 a.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. April 8 | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sun. April 9 | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Sun. April 9 | Fox Sports 506 |
The Stevenson vs. Yoshino main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will be airing exclusively on ESPN+.
In the U.K., the fight will air on Sky Sports.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino price: How much does the card cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Shakur Stevenson vs. Shuichiro Yoshino results
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