The implications: if he beats Conceicao ,( which he definitely would) the titles becomes vacant.
“I’ve been professional my whole career and made weight, but my body just can’t make 130[lbs] anymore,” Shakur Stevenson issues social media statement after failing to make limit for world title defence against Robson Conceicao
Shakur Stevenson is set to lose his WBC and WBO titles after announcing that his ‘body can’t make’ the super-featherweight limit for this weekend’s fight with Robson Conceicao.
The American star was due to defend his belts against Conceicao in the early hours of Saturday morning, live on Sky Sports, but he weighed in at 131.6lbs while the Brazilian challenger was inside the 130lbs limit at 129.6lbs.
Stevenson released a statement on social media, suggesting he would not attempt to lose more weight, meaning that only Conceicao can claim the WBC and WBO belts in this weekend’s bout at Prudential Center, Newark.
He said: “I gave it my all. I’ve been professional my whole career and gained weight, but my body can’t make 130[lbs] anymore.
“My health has to come first. In my next fight, I’m moving up to 135[lbs].”
