Fighting out of Newark, New Jersey, United States, Shakur Stevenson is one of the most phenomenal boxers active today. Having held championships in three weight classes, the 27-year-old American boxer is still undefeated in his professional career. Before turning a professional in 2017, Stevenson had a highly accomplished career as an amateur. He even represented the United States in the 2016 Olympics as a bantamweight contender and won the silver medal for his country.
Starting his professional career in 2017, Shakur Stevenson currently maintains an impeccable record of 21 wins and no losses in boxing. He also holds 10 wins via knockout. Apart from being lightweight, Stevenson has also competed as a featherweight and super featherweight where he has won championships also. The first ever title won by Stevenson was in 2019, where he TKO’d Jessie Cris Rosales and became the IBF and WBC Continental America’s champion.
Later, Stevenson moved up his weight class to super featherweight and became WBO, WBC, and The Ring championships in the division. Moreover, the 29-year-old American boxer again moved up to the most exciting weight class in boxing and all of the combat sports, the lightweight division. And for his last fight, Shakur Stevenson became the WBC lightweight champion of the world.
Moreover, Shakur Stevenson is gearing up for his next outing and fans are eagerly waiting for his showdown.
Shakur Stevenson's next fight
Shakur Stevenson is set to face Artem Harutyunyan(12-1), in his next fight scheduled to take place on July 6, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. At the main event of the evening, Stevenson would be making his first WBC lightweight title defense against Artem Harutyunyan who hails from Germany.
| Stats | Shakur Stevenson | Artem Harutyunyan |
| Record | 21-0 | 12-1 |
| Championship | WBC Lightweight Champion | - |
| Age | 27 | 33 |
| Height | 5’8” | 5’8” |
| Division(s) | Featherweight, Super Featherweight, and Lightweight | Lightweight and Light Welterweight |
| Reach | 68” | - |
| Win streak (active) | 21 | 0 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2017 | 2017 |
Shakur Stevenson’s last fight
Shakur Stevenson had his last fight against Edwin De Los Santos on November 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States. And Stevenson won the bout via a unanimous decision and also the vacant WBC lightweight championship after the twelve-rounder. Moreover, it was Stevenson’s second fight as a lightweight contender.
Is Shakur Stevenson retired?
No. Shakur Stevenson reversed his idea of retirement and said he would fight anybody anywhere.
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FAQs on Shakur Stevenson's next fight
A. Shakur Stevenson is set to face Artem Harutyunyan(12-1), in his next fight scheduled to take place on July 6, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
A. No. Shakur Stevenson reversed his idea of retirement and said he would fight anybody anywhere.
A. Starting his professional career in 2017, Shakur Stevenson currently maintains an impeccable record of 21 wins and no losses in boxing.
A. Shakur Stevenson had his last fight against Edwin De Los Santos on November 16, 2023.
A. Shakur Stevenson is currently 27 years old.
