Right now, Stevenson's got a good thing going with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. He's in the middle of a two-fight deal that makes sense for where he's at in his career. He beat Josh Padley in February and he's got another fight coming up on July 12 against William Zepeda.
Stevenson appreciates what Hearn has done for him so far. He's willing to keep working with Matchroom if it helps him reach his big goals. But he's also keeping his options open.
"Floyd's one of the best boxers to ever live. If it makes sense to work with him down the line, I'd consider it. But right now, I'm focused on my current path with Matchroom."
It's not like the idea of working with Mayweather is new. They've talked before, even before Stevenson signed with Matchroom. Other promoters like Oscar De La Hoya and Lou DiBella have shown interest too. But for now, Matchroom is who Stevenson trusts.
With 23 wins, no losses, and 11 knockouts, Stevenson's built his career on smart moves. He's not about to change that approach now. He's looking at the big picture - who can help him pick the right fights, support his brand, and match his values.
Right after his fight with Zepeda, which is a mandatory defense, Stevenson wants to focus on cementing his legacy. He's open to a big move in the future, but only if it fits with his plan.
"I'm always thinking about what's best for my career long-term. Any partnership, whether it's with Mayweather or anyone else, has to line up with my goals."
People in boxing think Stevenson's smart to be careful about his future. He's not rushing into anything, even if it sounds flashy. He wants any future partner, including Mayweather, to meet his standards.
Stevenson's next fight is just around the corner on July 12. After that, we'll see what moves he makes to keep climbing to the top of the boxing world.