Doubt filled the air leading into the Ring Magazines third major event. Two of the sport’s most talented fighters, Hamzah Sheeraz and Shakur Stevenson were headlining what was a double main event fight card, giving them the spotlight to not just win, but to reclaim control of their narratives. Questions surrounded both men. Many wondered if Hamzah Sheeraz was all hype. Lots wondered if Shakur Stevenson could ever resonate with the wider public.
By the time the night was over, both Shakur Stevenson and Hamzah Sheeraz had delivered more than victories, they delivered statements.