Pierce turned pro in the summer of 2016. Right from the start he started to show his attitude and desire to test himself against the best facing 5 fighters without a loss in his first 10 bouts.
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“I am ready for the big fights out there – whether it be Devin Haney or even a Shakur Stevenson. Those are the guys who have the belts and that’s what I want next,” said William Zepeda. “
In the third stanza, Conlan relied more on head movement to avoid Lopez’s punches, dipping his head on the inside to avoid wild hooks. That backfired, as Lopez timed an uppercut that hurt Conlan and sent him reeling toward the ropes.