Undefeated American champion Shakur Stevenson continues his quest for greatness when he aims to become a three-weight champion this Thursday in Las Vegas against Edwin De Los Santos in their fight for the vacant WBC Lightweight title. 2016 Olympic silver medalist Stevenson formerly held the WBO Featherweight strap, the WBO super featherweight, and the WBC super featherweight titles—the pair contest for the WBC Lightweight strap vacated by Devin Haney in a 12-round bout. With contender Frank Martin refusing to fight Shakur, Edwin De Los Santos stepped up for the clash.
BOXING: WBC Lightweight Championship
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 17.11.2023. 03.30
Shakur Stevenson
Following a silver medal in Bantamweight at the 2016 Olympic Games, Shakur Stevenson turned professional in 2017. The southpaw has remained unbeaten in twenty professional fights, with a 50% knockout rate. The 26-year-old has developed a fearsome reputation that makes opponents routinely duck out of fights with him, with the latest being number two Lightweight contender Frank Martin. Stevenson moved to Lightweight after struggling to make weight at 130 pounds (ca. 59 kg). He was stripped of his Featherweight titles after failing to make weight in his title defense against Robson Conceicao.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 26
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: 68”
- Record: 20-0
Edwin De Los Santos
With over 80% knockout rate and one career loss, Dominican Edwin De Los Santos has earned his stripes in the 135 Ibs division. The 24-year-old WBC regional Lightweight champion lost to William Foster III for his first pro defeat in January 2022. With three wins on the bounce since then, the southpaw has taken up the biggest of his career in a title bout against Shakur Stevenson.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 24
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: 70”
- Record: 16–1
Betting Odds
Stevenson is a massive favorite, with the only prop of value in the 1x2 being a bet for the underdog at 8.00 odds on Bet365. Betwinner lists Stevenson by KO/TKO at 3.75 with a De Los Santos knockout at 12 odds. Fight not to go the distance is 3.34 odds on 1XBET, and under 9.5 rounds are available at 3.72 odds. Stevenson to win by knockout in round five is 29 odds on Bet365.
