Shakur Stevenson, a who has dazzled fans two-division world champion, has in a surprise move signed with Zuffa Boxing, setting a precedent, ESPN reports.
The the signing was announced on 11 July 2026.
Stevenson told The Ring, “Let’s do it,” a bold promise, suggesting high‑profile bouts are coming.
At the UFC 329 weigh‑ins the pre‑fight night he together appeared with Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
later that night, the promotion’s president Dana White criticised his broadcast team the TV panel for misidentifying him as Stevenson the NBA player Jalen Williams during the UFC 329 broadcast.
White’s comment the remark was reported by Boxing News 24/7 the outlet.