After beating Oscar Valdez, SHAKUR STEVENSON proposed that Young Lyric be his partner. He was WBC featherweight champion.
Valdez suffered his first defeat in his career when the New Jersey native handed the belt to Valdez. It was a thrilling fight that took place in Las Vegas.
SHE SAID YES
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Stevenson, 24 years old, claimed victory by unanimous vote, winning on the scorecards: 117-110; 118-109; and 119-109.
In the first round, the former Olympian at 5ft 7in was largely a punch-for-punch with Valdez before taking control.
Valdez, a former Mexican champ, was previously 30-0 in a glittering career.
Stevenson, 31, was admired by his entourage, which included his girlfriend.
Interview by Bernardo Osuna. Stevenson sat down and proposed to Young Lyric. He said: "I love your." Will you marry me?
Lyric, Lyric's mother, was visibly emotional before she accepted her new fiancé.
The newly-crowned junior lightweight champion unified had stated, "This victory is everything."
It was a huge night in American boxing, with Katie Taylor, the Irish superstar, making history at Madison Square Garden in Manhatten.
After a thrilling back-and forth battle, the 35-year old defeated Amanda Serrano in a sold-out Garden.
Taylor, who won it 97-93. 96-93. and 94-96 to win Eddie Hearn a side bet of PS1million with Jake Paul in the USA - accepted the offer for a rerun.
She shouted, "Let's go again Amanda." Amanda Serrano is a fierce fighter.
"I believe we are both winners here. Look at what we both did - sold out Madison Square Garden.
"The greatest fight in female boxing history, and both of us have overcome so many barriers throughout our entire careers."
