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Shakur Stevenson Stalls Zuffa Boxing As Layoff Drags On

Shakur Stevenson says a fight announcement is coming. Nearly eight months after he beat Teofimo Lopez, the opponent matters more than the tease. “Even my Shakur Stevenson Stalls Zuffa Boxing As Layoff Drags On @ Boxing News 24

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:04 PM

Key Things to Know

Shakur Stevenson has remained inactive for nearly eight months following his win over Teofimo Lopez.
Zuffa Boxing signed Stevenson during his layoff, but he has yet to fight for the promotion.
Stevenson rejected an in-house fight proposal against Zuffa fighter Jose Valenzuela.

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Shakur Stevenson has announced on social media that a fight announcement is coming, nearly eight months after his victory over Teofimo Lopez. Stevenson, who holds a WBO title at 140 pounds, signed with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing during his ongoing hiatus but has yet to compete under the promotion.

Potential bouts against Conor Benn, Devin Haney, and fellow Zuffa Boxing fighter Jose Valenzuela have failed to materialize. The WBO has indicated that Stevenson owes a mandatory title defense as his prolonged layoff continues.

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Shakur Stevenson Stalls Zuffa Boxing As Layoff Drags On

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