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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa Boxing after three months and not a single fight

  • Shakur Stevenson has announced his release from Zuffa Boxing just three months after signing with the promotion led by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh.
  • The unbeaten four-weight world champion stated he requested his release after spending eight weeks in training camp for fights that failed to materialise.
  • Now a free agent, the 29-year-old American boxer confirmed plans to launch his own promotional company while remaining open to working with other promoters.
  • Stevenson's former promoter Eddie Hearn appeared to mock White on social media following the news of the fighter's departure.
  • Stevenson emphasized his commitment to securing the biggest fights at 135lb and 140lb before eventually moving up to the welterweight division.

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Shakur Stevenson ends Zuffa contract before even fighting for Dana White’s promotion

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