SHAKUR STEVENSON is no longer a free agent. Last night the 27-year-old was announced as a Matchroom fighter after putting pen to paper on a promotional deal two months after parting ways with Top Rank. Stevenson, the current WBC World Lightweight champion, defends his title on October 12 against Joe Cordina who joined Matchroom in … Read more
SHAKUR Stevenson insists that a showdown with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is inevitable, revealing that his team has reached out to Tank’s camp with an offer. Despite not receiving a response yet, Shakur remains confident that the fight will come to fruition. “Like I said, that fight is going to happen. I’m not going to act … Read more
SHAKUR STEVENSON may still be a free agent but his next fight is looking a bit clearer. Earlier tonight on the social media platform X it was announced by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman that the sanctioning body has ordered their lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson, (22-0, 10 KOs), to make a mandatory title defence against … Read more
FREE agent Shakur Stevenson will meet with Eddie Hearn on Monday (July 15) as he continues to seek out the best deal for his career. The 27-year-old defeated Artem Harutyunyan eight days ago to sign off on his time working with Top Rank, where he became a three-weight world champion. Stevenson’s performance drew criticism, but … Read more
WHETHER the result of insecurity, a victim mentality, or a genuine belief, Shakur Stevenson’s reaction to being criticised for the nature of his latest win was to take to social media and label himself “the most hated man in the sport”. That, as a statement, is patently untrue of course, but it is interesting all … Read more
THE thing that makes boxing such a compelling and unpredictable sport is also the very thing that makes it such a confusing and, at times, unnecessarily complicated sport. Every win ultimately carries the same value, yet there are so many ways for a boxer to win, and some wins, by their nature, feel more like … Read more
SHAKUR Stevenson returns home tomorrow evening to defend his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan in the Prudential Center, Newark. First and foremost, Shakur is not buying his opponent’s “stay humble” act. Harutyunyan has returned to the States using the same time-honoured strategies regularly employed by Manny Pacquiao: grinning and complimenting his opponent before unleashing … Read more
By Elliot Worsell TWO things we know. We know, one, that Shakur Stevenson is an acquired taste, as brilliant as he is frustrating, and we know, two, that his days with Top Rank, his current promoter, are numbered on account of him being, well, an acquired taste. In boxing, you see, often to win – … Read more
To step into the ring and engage in a physical battle, a boxer must dissociate themselves from their opponent. They must view them as a mere obstacle to overcome, a target to defeat in pursuit of their career. Alternatively, if emotions do come into play, it is more beneficial for a boxer to harbor animosity … Read more
THE RESULT: William Zepeda, the boxing whirlwind, secured a victory as Britain’s Maxi Hughes was pulled out by his corner at the end of round four. KEY MOMENTS: In the opening round, Hughes had a strong start, but Zepeda capitalized on opportunities to turn the tide from the second round onwards. The relentless body attacks … Read more
