Dana White confirms unification fight for Shakur Stevenson, dismisses Pacquiao bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Dana White announced that Shakur Stevenson will not face Manny Pacquiao and instead aims for a unification bout with Gary Antuanne Russell. During a press conference, White stated the Pacquiao fight is not happening and confirmed an offer has been extended to Russell. Stevenson, the WBO champion with a record of 25-0, last fought in January 2026 and is focused on securing the WBA title held by Russell, who is 19-1. This follows recent rumors about a major boxing event featuring Pacquiao alongside Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, which were called inaccurate by White.
- •Stevenson aims for unification fight with Russell at 140 pounds.
- •White dismissed rumors of a Stevenson-Pacquiao matchup.
- •Stevenson holds the WBO and Ring titles; Russell has the WBA title.
- •Stevenson's last fight was a decision win over Teofimo Lopez in January 2026.
- •Russell’s last fight was also a decision win over Andy Hiraoka.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White Kills Stevenson-Pacquiao Talk — Lines Up Unification Fight
"Dana White shut down Shakur Stevenson vs. Manny Pacquiao at a Zuffa Boxing press conference. An offer is out to Gary Antuanne Russell to unify at 140.
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