The Shakur Stevenson next fight news should arrive early next year. Until then we take a look at three potential opponent options for the lightweight star and look back at his decisive decision win in July.
Who will Shakur Stevenson’s next fight be against?
In July, the New Jersey native extended his undefeated record to 22-0 with a dominant win over Artem Harutyunyan. The silver medalist made easy work of his foe and maintained his place as one of the toughest puzzles to solve in the lightweight division.
While it took some time to finally find him an opponent. Stevenson was scheduled to return in October for a fight against Joe Cordina in Saudi Arabia. However, a hand injury and subsequent surgery have sidelined him until 2025. When he does return, matches up with George Kambosos Jr., Andy Cruz, or Raymond Muratalla could be likely.
- Ferocious: The Aussie is still one of the best fighters in the division, but after losing three of his last four he has fallen down the lightweight rankings. If he wants to stay among the elites, trying to catch Stevenson early in his career is possible.
- Diamante: The Cuban star has been flying up the rankings and has a wealth of experience. With many stars avoiding Stevenson, Cruz is a top 10 fighter who makes a lot of sense for the American’s next fight.
- Ray of LIGHT: Like Stevenson, Muratalla is an upcoming star looking for opportunities. A matchup between the two is possible as they look to stake their claim as two of the best in the division.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan recap
Some were disappointed that Stevenson did not get the knockout against Harutyunyan, but he put on a clinic nonetheless in July.
What Happened:Â Despite Harutyunyan’s best efforts, he was nowhere near good enough to keep up with Stevenson. The American’s speed and technical acumen were on point in the summer. Plus, his defense was impenetrable as the German could land few clean shots.
The fallout:Â Stevenson is deserving of a big-name opponent in his return. However, the elites of the division continue to avoid a matchup with him. That is likely to continue into the new year. Look for the New Jersey kid to face a fighter in the back of the top 15 in his next bout.
What makes Shakur Stevenson so popular?
Shakur Stevenson is one of the bright young stars in the sport. Over his first 21 fights, he faced very few challenges and the WBC champion has quickly garnered a growing fan base as he rises up the division’s pecking order.
Along with young stars like Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis, Stevenson is one of the new faces of the lighter-weight classes.
- Shakur Stevenson Record: 22-0 (10 KOs)
- Shakur Stevenson age: 26-years-old
- Shakur Stevenson began his career at bantamweight and represented the US in the 2016 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal at just 18 years old.
- Even before he won an Olympic medal Stevenson was an elite prospect as he earned titles at the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.
- When he began his career in the professional ranks he fought mostly at featherweight, winning multiple titles including unifying all the belts at super featherweight.
- During the first few years of his career, the young star has scored big wins over proven fighters like Joet Gonzalez, Jeremia Nakathila, and Oscar Valdez.
Shakur Stevenson net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring stick for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Shakur Stevenson’s net worth is believed to be as much as $5 million.
