Shakur Stevenson Reveals Surprising New Boxing Partnership: "This Changes Everything"

Shakur Stevenson is ready to start a new chapter in his boxing career. The undefeated three-division titlist and current WBC Lightweight World Champion has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom.

Stevenson, a 27-year-old southpaw from Newark, decided not to re-sign with Top Rank after his last fight. He looked at his options, talking to Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy and Floyd Mayweather before settling on Matchroom.

The American fighter is excited about his future. He said:

"I am ready to start this next chapter of my career and it begins on October 12 with Joe Cordina on the stacked Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia. I've made it clear that I want the biggest names and the biggest fights in the sport. Bring on William Zepeda at the top of 2025 and I'm ready for anyone who is brave enough to step in the ring with me. There have been few willing to take on that challenge in recent years. With Matchroom and Riyadh Season, I am teaming up with a promotional force that matches my world class talent. We will be unstoppable in and out of the ring, and I will continue to show my dominance for many years to come in the sport of boxing."

Eddie Hearn, Stevenson's new promoter, is thrilled to have him on board. He believes Stevenson is a pound-for-pound great and wants to help him become a global superstar. Hearn said:

"I am delighted to welcome what I believe is a pound-for-pound great to the Matchroom team. Shakur Stevenson is 27 and already a three-division World champion and might be unbeatable in the sport of boxing. This young man should be a global superstar, and I believe with our machine behind him, he will land all the big fights and receive all the credit that he deserves. The journey begins on October 12 in Riyadh on a huge card, and we cannot wait for the future together."

Stevenson's first fight under Matchroom will be against Joe Cordina on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This bout will be part of the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol card. If all goes well, Stevenson has his sights set on William Zepeda in early 2025.

Many fans hope to see Stevenson face Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in a unification fight in 2025. But first, Stevenson must win his upcoming match as most people think he will.

Stevenson's move to Matchroom comes after his final fight with Top Rank, where he successfully defended his lightweight belt. With this new deal, Stevenson aims to secure bigger fights and push his career to new heights.