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Fired On His Day Off: Bradley Shreds Shakur Stevenson Over Lost Zuffa Contract

Tim Bradley pulled no punches on Into the Storm when breaking down how Shakur Stevenson lost his Zuffa Boxing contract. According to Bradley, Shakur fumbled Fired On His Day Off: Bradley Shreds Shakur Stevenson Over Lost Zuffa Contract @ Boxing…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5:05 AM
Fired On His Day Off: Bradley Shreds Shakur Stevenson Over Lost Zuffa Contract
Key Things to Know
  • Tim Bradley criticized Shakur Stevenson for mismanaging his career and losing a lucrative Zuffa Boxing promotional contract.
  • Bradley stated Zuffa offered eight-figure sums specifically to stage a marquee bout against Devin Haney.
  • The split occurred before Stevenson ever stepped inside the ring under the promotional banner.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former world champion Tim Bradley sharply criticized Shakur Stevenson for losing his reported $15 million per fight promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing. Speaking on his show, Bradley stated that Stevenson and his team miscalculated by attempting to manipulate the promotion instead of finalizing a marquee matchup against Devin Haney.

Boxing News 24 outlines that prolonged negotiations regarding weight classes and a focus on protecting an undefeated record led to the split before Stevenson ever fought under the Zuffa banner. Stevenson is now reportedly planning to launch his own promotional outfit amid a challenging broadcast landscape.

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