Shakur Stevenson signs multi‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing

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Undefeated four‑division world champion Shakur Stevenson has joined Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing on a multi‑fight contract, a deal the boxer described as offering “insane” money. The signing was announced in early July 2026 and positions Stevenson as the marquee name for the new promotion.

The move triggered a high‑profile broadcast error at UFC 329, where a lower‑third graphic mistakenly identified Stevenson as NBA player Jalen Williams. White publicly blamed the production team, calling the mistake the promotion’s “worst ever”.

Other boxing figures have weighed in: Hall‑of‑Famer Tim Bradley accused Stevenson of avoiding a catch‑weight bout with Devin Haney, while WBC super‑featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster has called Stevenson the “biggest duck in boxing” for not naming him among potential opponents. Media speculation lists possible future match‑ups for Stevenson under Zuffa, including fights against Haney, Gervonta Davis, Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia.

The signing and its fallout highlight Zuffa Boxing’s aggressive push into the sport and the growing public interest in Stevenson’s next career steps.