SHAKUR STEVENSON WINS PRO DEBUT
By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 23 Apr 2017
CARSON, CA -- Shakur Stevenson, a Rio Olympian, won his pro debut via a unpopular technical decision over Edgar Brito (3-3-1, 2KO) of Phoenix, Arizona at the StubHub Center here Saturday night. The ring physician stopped the fight in round 6 due to a clash of heads injuring Brito. Scores: Identical 60-54 from the three judges in Stevenson's favor.
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