Shakur Stevenson Wanted Manny Pacquiao Most, Zittel Reports

Journalist Sean Zittel reports that Manny Pacquiao was the opponent Shakur Stevenson wanted most during his brief stint with Zuffa Boxing. Stevenson's tenure with the promotional company ended without him participating in a single bout, despite his victory over Teofimo Lopez in January. Zittel, citing an unnamed source, indicated Stevenson lacked enthusiasm for other proposed matchups offered by the company.

According to Zittel, an alternative January bout against Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela in Newark was also available to Stevenson. However, Zittel noted that no formal negotiations or offers involving Pacquiao were confirmed, as he had not obtained comment from Stevenson's team. Stevenson is now an independent agent pursuing bouts via his own promotional company.