Shakur Stevenson's manager told Yahoo Sports the camp only wants to work with people who "honor their word" after his departure from Zuffa Boxing.
What you need to know
- Shakur Stevenson has left Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
- His manager told Yahoo Sports the camp wants partners who "honor their word"
- No specific broken commitment has been made public, and Zuffa has not given its side
- A Hall of Famer told Boxing News Online the exit shows Stevenson fears risking his unbeaten record
Reported, not confirmed
- Shakur Stevenson has left Zuffa Boxing. Knockout Daily, Yahoo Sports
- Stevenson's manager told Yahoo Sports the camp wants partners who "honor their word." Yahoo Sports
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No specific broken commitment has been made public, and Zuffa Boxing has not given its side.
Knockout Daily
- A Hall of Famer told Boxing News Online the exit shows Stevenson fears risking his unbeaten record. Boxing News Online
Shakur Stevenson's camp has taken a parting shot at Zuffa Boxing. Explaining the split to Yahoo Sports, Stevenson's manager said the camp wants to do business with people who "honor their word."
The reporting so far does not say which commitment was allegedly broken or who made it, and Zuffa's version has not been made public. Dana White co-founded the promotion in 2025.
There is a competing view. According to Boxing News Online, an unnamed Hall of Famer believes the exit shows Stevenson is afraid to risk his unbeaten record. Neither side has backed its claim with public details.
The reporting so far does not say which commitment was allegedly broken or who made it, and Zuffa's version has not been made public. Dana White co-founded the promotion in 2025.
There is a competing view. According to Boxing News Online, an unnamed Hall of Famer believes the exit shows Stevenson is afraid to risk his unbeaten record. Neither side has backed its claim with public details.
- Summary
- Shakur Stevenson's manager told Yahoo Sports the camp only wants to work with people who "honor their word" after his departure from Zuffa Boxing.
- Key points (one per line)
- Shakur Stevenson has left Dana White's Zuffa Boxing
His manager told Yahoo Sports the camp wants partners who "honor their word"
No specific broken commitment has been made public, and Zuffa has not given its side
A Hall of Famer told Boxing News Online the exit shows Stevenson fears risking his unbeaten record
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/shakur-stevensons-camp-takes-a-parting-shot-at-dana-whites-zuffa-boxing
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