Shakur Stevenson Departs Zuffa Boxing, Launches Own Promotional Company

Shakur Stevenson announced his departure from Zuffa Boxing via a YouTube video released on Monday. “I requested to be released from Zuffa Boxing, and over the weekend, my request has been granted,” Stevenson said. Stevenson declared that he is now officially a free agent.

Stevenson announced that he is starting his own promotional company.

The release of Stevenson from Zuffa Boxing occurred in the wake of his proposed fight with Devin Haney falling apart. Stevenson and Haney disagreed over fighting at a catchweight of 145lbs for Haney’s WBO title. Talks between the two fighters failed to generate a super-fight.

Stevenson mentioned that he had been in camp for eight weeks preparing for fights that were told to him would happen but did not.

Stevenson had not fought a bout for Zuffa Boxing after signing with the company following his victory over Teofimo Lopez on January 31 at Madison Square Garden.

Stevenson is the current WBO 140lbs champion and holds a record of 25-0 with 11 knockouts.

Zuffa Boxing is headed by UFC CEO/President Dana White and WWE boss Nick Khan.

Stevenson stated that he is willing to work with other promoters who are serious about his career. “I’m excited to be in this position, excited to be starting a new journey and the mission is still the same. I want the biggest and best fights available at 135 or 140 lbs where I hold my title. It doesn’t matter the name, it doesn’t matter who you put in front of me. None of these guys can beat me,” Stevenson said.

Stevenson stated that he plans to move to 147 lbs in maybe a year or two, but on his own time.

Where do you see Shakur Stevenson’s career heading after his departure from Zuffa Boxing and the launch of his own promotional company?