On Saturday night, Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC world lightweight title for the first time. Stevenson will face Artem Harutyunyan at the Prudential Center in Newark with ESPN providing coverage. The Boxing odds matchup is the first championship opportunity for Harutyunyan. The German Olympic boxer is a decided underdog against Stevenson. The current WBC world lightweight champion is a 3-weight champ who has never lost a fight. Of major concern is that Harutyunyan has been off for the past year. Most important of all, Harutyunyan has never fought an opponent of the caliber of Stevenson.
WBC World Lightweight Title Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ |
| Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson TV Coverage: | ESPN and ESPN+ |
Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson SBG Odds:
| Boxer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Artem Harutyunyan | +1420 |
| Shakur Stevenson | -2500 |
Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson SBG Odds Overview
At the onset of offshore betting action, Shakur Stevenson was the overwhelming public choice. Stevenson has the name recognition and the trust of the gambling public. Stevenson’s status as a 3-division champion who has never lost a fight. As a result, the betting public can’t help itself from betting on Stevenson.
On the other hand, the masses are not familiar with Harutyunyan. Some bargain hunters may give Harutyunyan a look, but that is a stark minority. Shakur Stevenson has the gravitas that the challenger lacks. Thus, it is difficult to get casual gamblers to plunk down a bet on Harutyunyan.
Artem Harutyunyan Record and Form
Artem Harutyunyan, age 33, is ranked 44th in the world. Overall, his career record is 12-1 with seven knockout wins. Harutyunyan stands at 5’7” with an orthodox stance. He is a native of Armenia who lives in Germany.
Last time out, on July 15, 2023, Harutyunyan lost a unanimous decision to Frank Martin. The 12-round bout took place at the Cosmopolitan Chelsea Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV. Harutyunyan took a knee in the 12th round.
Previously, on June 25, 2022, Harutyunyan faced Humberto Galindo at the Universum Gym in Hamburg, Germany. Harutyunyan won a unanimous decision in the 10-round bout. With the win, Harutyunyan won the WBC International lightweight title.
On September 25, 2021, Harutyunyan faced Samuel Molina at the Universum Gym in Hamburg, Germany. To show, Harutyunyan won a 5th-round knockout to win the WBC international lightweight title.
And then, on April 24, 2021, Vladyslav Melnyk took on Harutyunyan at the Universum Gym in Hamburg. Harutyunyan won a 12-round split decision.
Shakur Stevenson Record and Form
Shakur Stevenson, age 27, is the defending WBC world lightweight champion. Overall, Stevenson has a career Boxing odds record of 21-0 with ten knockouts. Stevenson stands at 5’8” with a reach of 68” and fights from a southpaw stance. Stevenson is a native of Newark, NJ, and lives in Houston, TX.
Last time out, on November 16, 2023, Edwin De Los Santos faced Shakur Stevenson at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Stevenson won a 12-round unanimous decision. As a result, Stevenson won the WBC world lightweight title.
Previously, on April 8, 2023, Stevenson faced Shuichiro Yoshino at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Stevenson won a 6th-round technical knockout.
Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson SBG Free Pick
As mentioned earlier the price on Stevenson is expensive. But there is a reason for that. Stevenson is the proven and undefeated champion.
Artem Harutyunyan vs. Shakur Stevenson SBG Free Pick: Shakur Stevenson.