Shakur Stevenson has stated his priority is now on major fights rather than becoming an undisputed champion. The comments follow his new multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, signalling a potential move away from traditional belt-collecting in favour of fan-demanded matchups.
The undefeated American, who currently holds the WBO light welterweight title, has made his new direction clear just one day after aligning with promoter Dana White’s new venture. Zuffa Boxing plans to operate with its own championship structure, a model that reduces reliance on the sport’s established sanctioning bodies. This move suggests a significant change for one of boxing’s most skilled fighters. Instead of pursuing unification bouts to collect every major belt in his division, Stevenson is now targeting the most compelling opponents available.
In a direct statement on his ambitions, Stevenson confirmed the change in his approach. “I’m not really thinking of undisputed. I just want to fight the biggest fights. I want to fight the guys that the fans want to see me fight,” he said. This thinking is closely aligned with the philosophy promoted by Zuffa, which has consistently stated its goal is to make the best fight the best without the political obstacles often associated with multiple championships.
What this means for Stevenson’s status as a WBO champion remains uncertain. He could continue to defend the title while fighting under the Zuffa banner, or he could eventually vacate it should the new promotion establish its own title system. For now, the focus for the four-division champion is not on adding more hardware, but on building a resume of high-profile events. His new promotional backing is expected to provide the platform required to pursue that goal.
