Shakur Stevenson Nearing Deal With Zuffa Boxing

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Stevenson, who currently holds major titles at 140 pounds, has been linked to the Dana White and Turki Alalshikh-backed project for months as Zuffa continues building its roster around recognizable names and aggressive matchmaking.

“140-pound titleholder Shakur Stevenson is finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing. Stevenson set to join Conor Benn as the most high-profile names in the Zuffa stable,” Mannix posted on X.

The move would represent another major step in Zuffa Boxing’s attempt to establish itself as a serious player in boxing after launching in partnership with TKO Group and Saudi-backed Sela.

Conor Benn has already emerged as one of the promotion’s early centerpiece fighters, and Stevenson’s addition would give Zuffa an undefeated multi-division champion widely viewed as one of the sport’s top technical talents.

Stevenson recently strengthened his standing at junior welterweight with a dominant victory over Teofimo Lopez, capturing the WBO and Ring Magazine titles while continuing his unbeaten run.

The reported agreement also increases speculation about future Zuffa-backed matchups involving Stevenson against major names at 140 and 147 pounds. The promotion has repeatedly signaled interest in building UFC-style events centered around fewer weight divisions and major in-house fights.

No official announcement has been made yet by Stevenson or Zuffa Boxing, but Mannix’s report quickly accelerated discussion across boxing social media as fans began debating possible future opponents and the growing influence of Saudi-backed money in the sport.

The reported signing would also give Zuffa Boxing another unbeaten American champion in his prime at a time when the company is aggressively pursuing younger stars with crossover potential. Stevenson has repeatedly talked about wanting major fights and larger platforms as his career enters what many view as its peak years.