Lightweight star Shakur Stevenson and contender Frank Martin have reached a deal for a fall title title bout for the vacant WBC belt, sources tell ESPN.
The Stevenson-Martin fight will be televised on ESPN as a main event days before the debut of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Vegas or following the presentation of the Heisman Trophy in New York, sources said.
Stevenson is one of the fastest-rising stars in boxing. The 26-year-old is ESPN's No. 9 pound-for-pound boxer . The Newark, New Jersey, native has won titles at 126 and 130 pounds and will now look to do the same in a third weight class. Martin is untested but is arguably Stevenson's toughest test yet. Guided by ESPN's 2022 Trainer of the Year Derrick James, Martin is coming off a close decision win over Artem Harutyunyan, whom he dropped in Round 12 of their July fight.
Frank Martin, right, scored a tough victory over Artem Harutyunyan in July to solidify his place in the top-10 in the lightweight division. Prior to that, Martin outpointed Michel Rivera, but the 28-year-old will now step up to a fight with one of boxing's best talents.
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