One of American boxing’s rising stars looks to shine again this weekend, though the titles he held will not be in play for him after a weight miss. Shakur Stevenson steps in against Brazilian Robson Conceicao on Friday in what he hopes will be another step towards p4p recognition despite coming in 1.6lbs over the super-featherweight limit.
Weights: Shakur Stevenson: 131.6lbs, Robson Conceicao 129.6lbs.
Shakur Stevenson cannot retain his belts with a victory, but Conceicao can still win them
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Both fighters here had standout amateur careers—Conceicao in fact arguably the more so, winning a lightweight gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, as well as medalling at two world championships.