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Shakur Stevenson Calls Criticism Betrayal as Fans Wait

Shakur Stevenson says the world is ready to turn on him “over any lil thing.” Fans have a more specific complaint. Nearly eight months after Shakur Stevenson Calls Criticism Betrayal as Fans Wait @ Boxing News 24

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Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 5:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Shakur Stevenson has not scheduled a fight nearly eight months after defeating Teofimo Lopez.
Stevenson expressed frustration on social media about fan criticism regarding his ring absence.
Stevenson is targeting a 140-pound title unification against WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

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Shakur Stevenson expressed frustration on social media, claiming the world is ready to turn on him over any small issue amid ongoing questions regarding his next bout. Nearly eight months after defeating Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO light welterweight title, Stevenson has yet to officially schedule or announce a title defense.

Stevenson is currently pursuing a unification match against WBA titleholder Gary Antuanne Russell, despite earlier talks for an October clash with Devin Haney failing to produce a signed contract. Meanwhile, contenders Raymond Muratalla and O'Shaquie Foster have expressed strong interest in facing Stevenson at 140 pounds.

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