US sensation Shakur Stevenson is out to become a world champion at just 22 when he takes on Joet Gonzalez for the vacant WBO featherweight title tonight.
With Oscar Valdez vacating the title to pursue fresh challenges at super-featherweight, Stevenson (12-0) and Gonzalez (23-0) put their undefeated records on line in pursuit of championship gold.
Stevenson, an Olympic silver medallist in Rio de Janeiro just three years ago, secured a third round KO over Alberto Guevara back home in Newark, New Jersey, last time out in July.
Gonzalez, who has had more than double the number of professional bouts his opponent has under his belt, comes in off the back of three straight KO wins.
Date, UK start time and venue
Stevenson vs Gonzalez takes place in Reno, Nevada on Saturday 26 October.
Ringwalks for the main event are expected in the early hours of Sunday morning at approximately 3am GMT.
TV channel and live stream
There are currently no plans for Stevenson vs Gonzalez to be broadcast in the UK. ESPN+ will have live coverage of the fight in the US.
Betting tips via Betfair Exchange
- Stevenson to win: 1/5
- Gonzalez to win: 7/2
- Draw: 22/1
Prediction
Stevenson to win via majority decision.
Undercard
- Joshua Greer vs Antonio Nieves
- Mikaela Mayer vs Alejandra Zamora
