Best fights of Stephon Young
Over 8 years as a professional, Stephon Young has compiled a 18-2-3 (7) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Stephon Young loses to Nonito Donaire via KO
On April 27, 2019 Stephon Young fought Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Super) bantamweight title. Young was 30 years old with a record of 18-1-3, and Donaire was 36 with a record of 39-5. Both Young and Donaire were coming off a win. Donaire stopped Young via KO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Stephon Young draws with Nikolai Potapov
On April 15, 2016 Stephon Young fought Nikolai Potapov for the vacant NABA bantamweight title. Young was 27 years old with a record of 14-0-2, and Potapov was 26 with a record of 14-0. Young was coming off a win and Potapov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
3. Stephon Young draws with Antonio Nieves
On June 20, 2015 Stephon Young faced Antonio Nieves. Young was 26 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Nieves was 28 with a record of 12-0. Young was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Nieves was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
