It seems that each main promoter within the sport of boxing needs to have Shakur Stevenson on its books — even High Rank, the group that had represented the fighter for years, however noticed him depart the corporate regardless of a multi-fight $15 million provide.
The same provide could nicely nonetheless be there ought to he return to the corporate after exploring different options in free company.
“He’s completed his contract with us — he lived up fully to the contract,” High Rank founder Bob Arum advised reporter Steve Kim this week.
“Now, he’s testing the market in free company however that doesn’t imply down the road he’s not going to return again and struggle for High Rank. So far as I’m involved, there’s completely no animosity in direction of him. He’s an excellent fighter.”
A 3-weight world champion and pound-for-pound expertise, Stevenson accomplished his High Rank deal after his final struggle — a unanimous determination win over Artem Harutyunyan in New Jersey on July 6.
That very same evening, World Boxing Information spoke to Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar de la Hoya who enthusiastically advised us that Stevenson ought to contact him. “Shakur,” he mentioned, “give me a name!”
Responding on X, the social media web site previously referred to as Twitter, after their video convention, Stevenson mentioned: “Oscar simply put himself within the combine, too. Gone be an fascinating few weeks. Large fights by any means essential.”
However Golden Boy, who can provide Stevenson a giant struggle with their light-weight star William Zepeda, faces stiff competitors for Stevenson’s signature.
Curmel Moton is arguably already the face of Mayweather Promotions regardless of solely being 18, and he advised us from the Mayweather Boxing Membership this week that Stevenson could be a welcome addition to Floyd’s roster.
“I’ve heard the rumors [of Stevenson joining Mayweather Promotions],” Moton mentioned.
“With Floyd’s promotion expertise, Shakur might undoubtedly assist us. He’d be one other good man to have on the steady.”
Then there may be Premier Boxing Champions, who might provide a three-fight deal at minimal which might doubtless see Stevenson struggle Isaac Cruz and Frank Martin, earlier than a collision course with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.
Matchroom has been on a recruiting spree within the US market of late, buying elite belongings in Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, Jalil Hackett, and this week’s signing Eduardo Hernandez.
Ennis and Hackett make their Matchroom debuts Saturday in separate fights towards David Avenesyan and Pete Dobson at Wells Fargo Middle in Philadelphia.
One movie star in attendance might be Stevenson, who will presumably maintain courtroom with Eddie Hearn and different prime brass at Matchroom over changing into the subsequent huge US signing on the firm.
Hearn, in keeping with Stevenson, is “among the finest promoters within the sport.”
The Matchroom chairman laid out a three-fight plan for Stevenson when talking to Combat Hub TV. It included Zepeda, a transfer to 140-pounds to field Liam Paro, earlier than a co-promotion with PBC for a Stevenson vs ‘Tank’ Davis super-fight.
“Promotion-wise, Eddie Hearn is a greater promoter than High Rank,” Stevenson just lately mentioned on Cigar Speak, indicating a doable desire, out of all of the obtainable choices. “He promotes the fighters.
“I respect what he do,” he completed. “As a result of he do his job.”
Alan Dawson is World Boxing Information Lead Author, a 2 x Sports activities Journalist of the 12 months finalist, and 5 x BWAA awards winner. Comply with Alan @AlanDawsonSport.
