Shakur Stevenson has finally made a major decision regarding his boxing future.
There has been much speculation over Stevenson’s next move over the past few months, dating back to when he successfully stepped up to 140lbs and defeated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO super-lightweight title.
The likes of Devin Haney and O’Shaquie Foster have been named as possible options, and a decision on his upcoming opponent should be expected soon after his new promotional deal was announced.
That’s because Stevenson has made the decision to sign with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, and the four-weight world champion believes that will lead him to becoming the pound-for-pound king.
“Line them up, one by one, and I’ll beat all the top guys once I get them in front of me. With Zuffa Boxing, I’m going to go after the biggest fights in the sport and I will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”
Zuffa chief White also spoke out about the acquisition of Stevenson.
“Shakur is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He’s 29 years old, undefeated and already a four-division world champion. This is a massive signing for Zuffa Boxing, and I’m looking forward to promoting this next fight.”
Three-weight world champion Haney has been linked to signing with Zuffa in recent months, so it could now pave the way for the two fighters to meet, though ‘The Dream’ would have to vacate his WBO welterweight title in order to avoid a mandatory defence against Keyshawn Davis.
