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Shakur Stevenson pursues unification bout with Gary Antuanne Russell
Shakur Stevenson is actively pursuing a super lightweight unification bout against WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell. Stevenson has indicated that both camps have been in communication following his public callout, though no official date or agreement has been reached.
Zuffa Boxing has reportedly contacted the PBC to make an offer for the unification fight. This development follows rumors of a potential matchup between Stevenson and Manny Pacquiao, which Dana White has dismissed as untrue.
Tim Bradley has withdrawn previous accusations that Gary Antuanne Russell was ‘ducking’ Stevenson, noting that the fighter may be making a strategic business move toward other lucrative opportunities. Meanwhile, Gary Russell Jr. has addressed comments from Bradley, clarifying that previous claims regarding a $2 million purse were inaccurate.
Entities
Dana White · Gary Antuanne Russell · Gary Russell Jr. · Manny Pacquiao · Shakur Stevenson · Tim Bradley · Zuffa Boxing
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shakur Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing to pursue major fights and become the number one pound-for-pound fighter.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Zuffa Boxing has contacted PBC regarding a potential super lightweight unification bout between Shakur Stevenson and Gary Antuanne Russell. bigfightweekend.com · www.worldboxingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gary Russell Jr. clarified that a previously mentioned $2 million purse for Stevenson was inaccurate. bigfightweekend.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dana White denied rumors of a potential fight between Shakur Stevenson and Manny Pacquiao. bigfightweekend.com