SAN ANTONIO, June 28 – Cub Swanson may have earned his shot at the featherweight title. Following his sixth consecutive win, a hard fought five-round unanimous decision victory over Jeremy Stephens at AT&T Center, the veteran contender is the clear next in line for the winner of August’s bout between 145-pound champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes, though he’s not asking for it.“I don’t beg,” laughed Swanson, who won the bout via scores of 49-46 twice and 48-47.He shouldn’t have to after Saturday night’s effort.Lauded for his hands, Swanson’s offense was dominated by his kicks as the f … Read the Full Article Here
Next in Line? Cub Outlasts Stephens
SAN ANTONIO, June 28 – Cub Swanson may have earned his shot at the featherweight title. Following his sixth consecutive win, a hard fought five-round unanimous decision victory over Jeremy Stephens at AT&T Center, the veteran contender is the clear next in line for the winner of August’s bout between 145-pound champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes, though he’s not asking for it.“I don’t beg,” laughed Swanson, who won the bout via scores of 49-46 twice and 48-47.He shouldn’t have to after Saturday night’s effort.Lauded for his hands, Swanson’s offense was dominated by his kicks as the f … Read the Full Article Here