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NEWARK, NJ
APRIL 8
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THE already talentrich lightweight division became even wealthier when Shakur Stevenson stopped previously undefeated Shuichiro Yoshino in the sixth round in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd of 10,408 at Newark’s Prudential Center.
“Clearly, I’m an attraction,” said Stevenson, flashing his gap-toothed smile.
Yes, he is, at least in Newark. Backto-back victories there have added another element to his career – a reliable hometown following. That’s no small thing in an era dominated by casino venues.
“It felt great,” Stevenson told after beating Robson Conceicao on September 23 at
