Shakur Stevenson is set to make the first defense of his WBC lightweight title when he takes on Germany’s boxing legend Artem Harutunian.
Stevenson entered the ring with an undefeated record of 21 wins, stopping two of his last five opponents by knockout. The American defeated Edwin de los Santos in his previous outing last November but will face Harutounian, who has defeated four of his previous five opponents.
Stevenson is the more experienced pro fighter, having had 8 more fights and making his debut in 2017, 7 months earlier than Harutyunyan, who made his pro debut in 2017. Stevenson fought 62 more professional rounds, a total of 145 compared to Harutyunyan’s 83.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan’s boxing fight.
Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
- Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The ringwalks for Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the event will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. The UK.
What channel stream is the Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
Boxing Fans in the U.S. will be able to stream the fight on ESPN+ and Sky Sports in the UK.
Where is the Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight?
The fight will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Stevenson vs Harutyunyan Odds
Shakur Stevenson is currently 1/28 (-2500) to win the bout outright, while you can get 9/1 (+900) on Artem Harutyunyan if you fancy a huge upset.
Shakur Stevenson’s record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: June 28, 1997
- Height: 5′ 8″
- Reach: 68″
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 21-0 (10 KOs)
Artem Harutyunyan record and bio
- Nationality: German
- Date of birth: August 13, 1990
- Height: 5′ 7.5″
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 12-1 (7 KOs)
Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan fight card
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan; For Stevenson’s WBC lightweight title
- O’Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao; For Foster’s WBC super featherweight title
- Keyshawn Davis vs. Miguel Madueno; Lightweight