Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next move
- On Monday, WBO junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson announced his release from Zuffa Boxing after three months without competing in a single bout for the Dana White-led promotion.
- Frustration mounted after Stevenson spent eight weeks in training camp preparing for fights that never materialized, including a potential matchup against Devin Haney that fizzled amid social media disputes.
- Intending to direct his own career, Stevenson plans to launch a promotional company and secure fights at 135 and 140 pounds, remaining open to working with various broadcast networks and other promoters.
- Zuffa Boxing has yet to comment on the split, though the company continues promoting fighters including Jai Opetaia and Conor Benn despite losing a prominent roster name.
- Despite pressure to move to 147 pounds, Stevenson reiterated his commitment to 135 and 140 pounds for now, stating, "Give it a year or two, we'll get to 147.
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The U.S. boxer refused to fight with a pro-mooter company three months after joining it.
Shakur Stevenson's incorporation into Dana White's company was formalized in July and they didn't get any fights
Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next move
‘s time with Zuffa Boxing has already come to an end. It was announced back in July that Stevenson had signed with Zuffa, in what was a big statement of intent from Dana White’s promotional company. Over three months on, Stevenson has been linked with a number of opponents but is yet to have a […]
Shakur Stevenson Leaves Zuffa Without Fighting Once
Shakur Stevenson’s time with Zuffa Boxing is over after three months, with no fight to show for the partnership. The unbeaten champion announced that he secured his release and will ... Shakur Stevenson Leaves Zuffa Without Fighting Once @ Boxing News 24/7
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