Stevenson-Conceiçao officially September 23

Fight between WBC and WBO world featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson (18-0, 9 KOs) On September 23, at the Top Rank evening in Newark, it was officially confirmed. The opponent of the 24-year-old American will be Robson Conceicao (17-1, 8 KOs).

Previously, Stevenson's team was negotiating a fight with Emanuel Navarrete, but the Mexican eventually chose a different offer. A boxer from the United States in his last performance defeated Oscar Valdez on points.

Conceiçao, who won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, will have a chance to become a professional world champion for the second time. The last fight of the Brazilian took place in January.