Shakur Stevenson

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1. When was Shakur Stevenson born?June 28, 1997
2. Where was Shakur Stevenson born?Newark, New Jersey, USA
3. What is Shakur Stevenson known for?Being an undefeated three-division world champion boxer and an Olympic silver medalist
4. How did Shakur Stevenson win his Olympic medal?He competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics in the bantamweight division and won a silver medal.
5. Which world titles has Shakur Stevenson won?He has won the WBO featherweight title, the WBO super featherweight title, and the WBC lightweight title, and he also holds the WBC and The Ring titles in the super featherweight division.

Bantamweight: A boxing weight class typically for fighters weighing between 115 and 118 pounds (52.2 and 53.5 kg).
Featherweight: A boxing weight class typically for fighters weighing between 126 and 130 pounds (57.2 and 59 kg).
Super Featherweight: A boxing weight class typically for fighters weighing between 126 and 130 pounds (57.2 and 59 kg), also known as Junior Lightweight.
Lightweight: A boxing weight class typically for fighters weighing between 130 and 135 pounds (59 and 61.2 kg).