Shakur Stevenson signs multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Shakur Stevenson has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing, announced on July 9, 2026. The four-division champion and current WBO super lightweight titleholder previously competed under Bob Arum's Top Rank and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom. Stevenson aims to become the top pound-for-pound fighter while remaining eligible for other promotional events beyond Zuffa. UFC president Dana White emphasized the significance of this signing for the new boxing promotion.
- •Stevenson is undefeated at 25-0 with 11 KOs.
- •He won the WBO super lightweight title against Teofimo Lopez in January.
- •Stevenson's contract includes fights on various platforms beyond Zuffa Boxing.
- •He has previously worked with Top Rank and Matchroom before this signing.
- •Dana White views Stevenson as a major asset for Zuffa Boxing.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Shakur Stevenson agrees to multi-fight deal with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
"Stevenson, Uncrowned's No. 4 pound-for-pound boxer, is the current WBO super lightweight champion and a four-division champ.
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