Shakur Stevenson sparks debate with top‑five fighters list and fight negotiations

Boxing prospect Shakur Stevenson named his personal top five fighters, omitting Muhammad Ali. He selected Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, Terence Crawford, Sugar Ray Leonard and Pernell Whitaker, stating that while Ali is a great fighter he does not belong in his top five.

After securing high‑profile wins over William Zepeda and Teofimo Lopez, Stevenson has become selective in pursuing his next bout. He has asked for a 144‑pound catch‑weight in a potential fight with WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney, a condition Haney has rejected, leaving the matchup stalled. Stevenson recently signed with Zuffa Boxing and is expected to debut under the promotion later this year.