Shakur Stevenson Calls Himself Zuffa's Best Fighter: "A Lot Of People Going To Follow My Lead"
Stevenson said the deal lets him chase marquee bouts and skip the belt chase, with Dana White calling the signing a major addition.
- On Thursday, four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, a new promotion led by UFC CEO Dana White and backed by Saudi Arabian interests.
- The undefeated 29-year-old, boasting a 25-0 record with 11 knockouts, chose the promotion to bypass traditional sanctioning bodies and secure marquee matchups without business obstacles.
- Stevenson rejected Hall of Fame analyst Shannon Sharpe's criticism of his style as "ignorant," emphasizing he prioritizes "the biggest fights in the sport" over collecting belts.
- With Zuffa planning its own championship structure, Stevenson targets high-profile bouts, including a potential clash with 147-pound titleholder Devin Haney, viewing the arrangement as a "partnership."
- Stevenson anticipates his signing will encourage other elite fighters to follow his lead, crediting Chairman Turki Alalshikh of the Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority for facilitating cross-promotional opportunities.
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