Stevenson dominates Herring for super-featherweight belt

Shakur Stevenson felt compelled to apologise to his fans after a mediocre fight last time out — but he had no reason for shame on Saturday. 

Stevenson jumped on Jamel Herring from the opening round and did not let up, winning the WBO super-featherweight title with a 10th-round TKO in Atlanta. 

It was a dominant all-around performance for Stevenson — and a welcome one on the heels of his unanimous-decision victory over Jeremiah Nakathila in June. 

The Las Vegas crowd showered both men with boos near the end of that tepid contest, which was marked by a lack of action from either fighter. 

And Stevenson was clearly pleased to make amends by ripping the title from Herring's grasp,

He said: "I wanted a fun fight and I wanted to perform. 

"I wanted to show my skill, my boxing skill, my defence and my power. I thought I showed everything tonight."

Stevenson (17-0) punished Herring (23-3) all night, leaving his 35-year-old opponent shaken by the middle of the scheduled 12-round bout. 

And the 2016 Olympic silver medallist, 24, ensured this one would not go the distance. 

Shortly after having the ringside doctor examine the bleeding Herring, referee Mark Nelson stopped the fight 90 seconds into the 10th round.