Matchroom introduced the total Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol card for the October twelfth occasion, with Shakur Stevenson vs. Joe Cordina being the co-feature, as anticipated. The occasion will probably be proven dwell on DAZN PPV from the Kingdom Area in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Followers are desperate to see the headliner between IBF, WBC, and WBO mild heavyweight champion Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) taking up WBA champ Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) for the undisputed 175-lb championship.
Co-Important Occasion: Stevenson vs Cordina Attracts Criticism
It was already leaked on Monday that Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) would defend his WBC light-weight title towards former IBF tremendous featherweight champion Joe Cordina (17-1, 9 KOs). Shakur reportedly signed a one-fight cope with Matchroom Boxing, who promote the 32-year-old Cordina.
It’s not a battle that can curiosity U.S. followers and gained’t assist Shakur’s reputation, which has been sinking since final yr after his disastrous efficiency towards Edwin De Los Santos.
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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) August 20, 2024
Followers within the U.S. are rapidly discovering that Shakur just isn’t star materials and never worthy of their time or curiosity. There are numerous extra thrilling fighters within the light-weight division than Shakur, and that’s an issue for promoter Eddie Hearn if he indicators him to a long-term deal.
Stevenson’s Focus: “Chasing the Bag”
Shakur appeared defiant on social media immediately, angrily telling critics that he’s “chasing the bag” and now not combating to please followers. He’s combating for cash; therefore, the battle towards not too long ago brutally knocked out Cordina and Artem Harutyunyan somewhat than the highest echelon fighters.
The cardboard has many recognizable names, however the matches go away a lot to be desired. The most effective fighter on the cardboard by way of pure leisure is IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (25-0, 19 KOs). He’ll defend towards British fighter Jack Massey 922-2, 12 KOs), however this matchup has been carried out to please the UK followers.
Middleweight Chris Eubank Jr. is combating Kamil Szeremeta. That’s not an amazing battle, on condition that Szeremeta isn’t ranked within the high 15 at 160 and is usually identified for being knocked out by Gennadiy Golovkin and Jaime Munguia. The cardboard can be higher if Matchroom excluded the bloat of including the 34-year-old profession underachiever Eubank Jr. He’s ineffective for the cardboard, other than giving the previous timers one thing to have a look at.
