
The Shakur Stevenson next fight news has finally arrived, and the fast-rising star has booked his return for February. But who will the New Jersey native be facing in Saudi Arabia?
Who will Shakur Stevenson’s next fight be against?
In July, Stevenson 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.
Now, after months of searching for an opponent, he has been booked against Golden Boy Promotions fighter Floyd Schofield. Their matchup will be a part of a massive February card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II.
How to watch Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield in February
- Stevenson vs. Schofield will be a part of a card set to take place on February 22
- The event will eminent from Saudi Arabia
- The card will likely air on DAZN
Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield preview
As Stevenson continues to rise up many boxing rankings, getting fights has become inherently difficult. He doesn’t have a fighting style that draws in casual fans. But his absurd talent is undeniable. On February 22nd, Floyd Schofield will be the latest boxer to try and solve the Stevenson puzzle.
Not the fight fans wanted:Â A fight with William Zepeda seemed likely early next year until he injured his hand during a fight in November. And that came after Stevenson was originally set to return in October in a clash with Joe Cordina. However, much-needed surgery pushed his comeback to 2025.
While Schofield is not the big name foe fans have been clamoring for, he is still a talented boxer who has scored KOs in 12 of his 18 wins. In the end, it will still be good for Stevenson to be back in action sooner than later.
The bottom line:Â Stevenson will get a big spotlight in February by being on the same card as Beterbiev vs. Bivol II. An impressive win could catapult him into the money fight he has been looking for, hopefully, next summer.
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.