In a memorable display of both fashion and boxing prowess, super-middleweight boxer Steven Nelson made waves on the undercard of the Crawford vs. Madrimov card with his unique ring attire and dominant performance.
Nelson, a gym mate of Terence Crawford, stepped into the ring wearing boxing trunks designed to look like sagging jean shorts, an outfit inspired by the iconic style of late rapper Tupac Shakur.
The unorthodox choice of ring wear quickly caught the attention of fans and commentators alike, with one social media user exclaiming, “YOO!!!! This guy has Jean shorts on AND is sagging them IN THE RING!!!”
However, Nelson’s performance proved that his skills were just as attention-grabbing as his attire. Facing off against previously undefeated Mexican boxer Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez, Nelson put on a spectacular show that culminated in a fifth-round knockout victory.
Throughout the bout, Nelson demonstrated his superior skills, scoring three knockdowns before the referee called a stop to the contest. The win allowed Nelson to retain his WBO (NABO) super-middleweight title and improve his professional record to an impressive 20-0, with 16 of those victories coming by way of knockout.
Knockdown number three for Steve Nelson and it’s all over in the fifth!
𝑺𝒐 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒅 moves to 20-0 against the previously unbeaten Marcos Vazquez 🧊#CrawfordMadrimov #RiyadhSeasonCard pic.twitter.com/wjBcUGmz0h
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) August 3, 2024
The defeat marked the first professional loss for Rodriguez, whose record now stands at 20-1-1, with 10 knockouts to his name.
Nelson’s unique combination of style and substance not only paid tribute to a cultural icon but also solidified his position as a rising star in the super-middleweight division. As he continues to climb the ranks, fans will undoubtedly be watching to see what other surprises – both in and out of the ring – this talented boxer has in store.
