The American is 1.6 pounds overweight. He was given two hours to lose weight, but he refused and lost his WBC and WBO world championship belts.
“I did everything I could. My whole career I stayed professional and made the right weight. My body just can’t make 130 pounds. Health is paramount. When I next fight, I’ll go up to 135 pounds,” Stevenson wrote. on social networks.
The fight between Stevenson and Conceicao will take place on the night of September 24.
Source: Sport

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