Shakur Stevenson Set for July Title Defense Against Artem Harutyunyan

The bout in Newark marks Stevenson's first defense of his WBC lightweight title and the end of his promotional deal.

Shakur Stevenson is finalizing a fight with Artem Harutyunyan for July 6 in Newark, New Jersey, for Stevenson's WBC lightweight title.
This bout will be Stevenson's first title defense since defeating Edwin De Los Santos last November.
The fight marks the end of Stevenson's promotional deal with Top Rank and possibly his last fight before entering free agency.
Fans have expressed disappointment over the choice of opponent, branding the upcoming match as "another snooze fest."
Despite criticisms, Stevenson has shown interest in fighting higher-ranked boxers, but challenges remain in securing such matches.