WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson cancels Oct 12 title defense vs Joe Cordina due to hand surgery, expected back early 2025.
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has canceled his title defense against Joe Cordina, scheduled for October 12, due to a hand injury requiring surgery. He is expected to return to boxing in early 2025. The fight was part of an undercard for the light heavyweight championship bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Cordina's future fight plans are unclear, but promoter Eddie Hearn is seeking significant opportunities for him.
September 12, 2024
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