Shakur Stevenson Defeats Joet Gonzalez to Capture WBO Title

By Victor O. Garcia, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Video Reporter- Ringside

Reno, Nevada (October 27th, 2019) — Joet González experienced what any older brother would hate to go through, and that is a beating from the younger sister’s boyfriend. The 2016 silver medalist and the new WBO featherweight world champion Shakur Stevenson did just that for the entire 12-rounds, winning the vacated title. All three judges scored the bout 119-109, and the young star improved his record to 13-0, 7 KOs.



Before the fight was even announced, both fighters had expressed the personal grudge they had towards one another. Primarily due to the fact that Shakur is dating Joet’s younger sister Jajaira Gonzalez – a boxing Olympian hopeful. The whole beef helped build up the fight, but when the bell rang it was far less dramatic than what was anticipated. Simply due to Stevenson dominating the entire fight. It was hard to tell what was Gonzalez’s game plan, if there was a game plan. He looked to hesitant to throw a punch. Shakur’s jab was key and helped keep Joet from coming in, but when Joet did slip under he just wouldn’t throw a punch. It was a frustrating and disappointing performance from Joet. Shakur however, had a lot to do with it. His skills are simply on another level compared to Joet and Shakur proved it last night. The 22-year-old demonstrated his boxing level is above the top contenders and has the potential to become a unified champion if he gets in the ring with the undefeated IBF champion Josh Warrington, who Stevenson called out after his victory.



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Mikaela Mayer vs Alejandra Zamora

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retained her NABF female super featherweight title.



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Victor O. Garcia - Head Boxing Video Reporter
Victor O. Garcia is the Head Boxing Video Reporter. Victor is in charge of running the videographer staff and video production on our you tube channel at Real Combat Media Boxing. Victor is also the Head of the RCM Boxing Ranking's panel and covers major boxing events in the California and Nevada regions. In the past, Victor boxed as an amateur and found his passion to become a contributor for the sweet science. You can follow or message Victor on Twitter @IAmVicGarcia and on Instagram @official_victor_garcia.