Stevenson signs with Zuffa, faces pay‑model scrutiny

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Shakur Stevenson Set for 2026 Return as Zuffa Boxing Plans High-Profile Fight

   Shakur Stevenson, now with Zuffa Boxing, will fight before the end of 2026; Dana White hints at a high‑profile bout with Gervonta Davis while weighing other opponents.

2. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dublin hosts major boxing and MMA events in August and September

   Dublin's 3Arena will host Zuffa Boxing 10 on Aug 8 with a near‑full card, while the RDS Arena will stage Cage Warriors CW 210 on Sep 27 featuring title‑defender Paddy McCorry and other Irish fighters.

3. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Zuffa Boxing's Lucrative Shakur Stevenson Deal Boosts Devin Haney's Negotiating Power

   Zuffa Boxing’s eight‑figure deal with Shakur Stevenson gives Devin Haney leverage, prompting Eddie Hearn to critique Zuffa’s overpaying model and Haney to cite the contract as proof of his $100 M earning claim.

4. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Johnny Fisher Switches to Zuffa Boxing After Leaving Matchroom

   Johnny Fisher left Matchroom after five years to join Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, aiming for rebuilding fights after his first loss; Matchroom couldn’t provide the lower‑risk bouts he wanted.

5. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Shakur Stevenson charts dream opponents and dismisses Rayo Valenzuela after joining Zuffa Boxing

   Shakur Stevenson, after signing with Zuffa Boxing, rejected a fight with Rayo Valenzuela and named Gervonta Davis, Teofimo Lopez and others as dream opponents, while also predicting Davis would beat a prime Ósc

6. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 13 sources

   Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa Boxing, targets October catch‑weight bout with Devin Haney

   Shakur Stevenson has joined Zuffa Boxing, aiming for an October catch‑weight fight with Devin Haney after signing his part of the deal; the bout now awaits Haney’s agreement.

7. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 12 sources

   Shakur Stevenson signs multi‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing

   Shakur Stevenson has signed a lucrative multi‑fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, prompting a broadcast graphics error at UFC 329 and sparking debate over his future opponents.

8. 24 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Devin Haney's Title Defense Options Tighten After Gervonta Davis Delay

   Gervonta Davis won’t fight until 2027, leaving Devin Haney to face a mandatory WBO bout with Keyshawn Davis or pursue other opponents like Shakur Stevenson; analysts favor Haney but the fight is not yet secured

9. 27 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Devin Haney Rejects Gervonta Davis Fight After Alleged 70‑30 Split Offer

   Devin Haney quit talks for a Gervonta Davis fight, alleging a 70‑30 split offer; Davis’s camp has not confirmed the claim, leaving the lightweight showdown off.

10. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Shakur Stevenson Targets Gary Antuanne Russell as Next Opponent

    Shakur Stevenson, WBO super‑lightweight champion, says he wants to fight WBA junior welterweight champion Gary Antuanne Russell next, highlighting a potential unification bout.

11. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Shakur Stevenson Demands Devin Haney Vacate WBO Title Before Potential Fight

    Shakur Stevenson urges Devin Haney to drop his WBO welterweight title before a possible 144‑lb fight, while also eyeing a unification bout with Gary Antuanne Russell.

12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Devin Haney given 20‑day deadline by WBO to negotiate bout with mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis

    The WBO gave champion Devin Haney 20 days to negotiate a fight with mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, or face a purse‑bid where Haney would receive 75% of the purse.

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Zuffa Boxing launches high‑profile events in Dublin and Las Vegas under Dana White

    Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing is debuting events in Dublin and Las Vegas, featuring Aaron McKenna’s middleweight title fight and Jakhongir Zokirov’s heavyweight TKO, as the venture eyes future Canelo‑Alvarez bouts.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney Eye High‑Stakes Bout Amid Weight‑Class Debate

    Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney discuss a possible high‑profile fight, with Davis’ camp demanding control of terms and Haney suggesting a 165‑lb bout, while promoter Eddie Hearn weighs the matchup.

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson negotiate catch‑weight showdown

    Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson are negotiating a 144‑lb catch‑weight fight; Bill Haney cites Stevenson as top target, while Stevenson says Haney seeks a size edge. Mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis and pund

16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Shakur Stevenson Dismisses Conor Benn and Announces Plans to Retire at 33

    Shakur Stevenson called Conor Benn far below his level, saying Benn would need to fight until 40 to match him, and announced he plans to retire around age 33 as his defensive style ages.

17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Shakur Stevenson fuels speculation on possible Benavidez‑Opetaia and Haney fights

    Shakur Stevenson backs Benavidez over Opetaia and posts a 144.4‑lb weigh‑in, sparking talk of a Haney fight at catchweight.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Shakur Stevenson Linked to Potential Fights with Lamont Roach and Devin Haney

    Boxing promoters report Shakur Stevenson may face Lamont Roach or Devin Haney, with talks of catchweight bouts and a potential Zuffa Boxing event.

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Devin Haney's camp targets top contenders, rejects weight clause for Stevenson

    Bill Haney says Devin will not accept a weight clause for a Stevenson fight and names Boots Ennis, Sebastian Fundora and Vergil Ortiz Jr. as preferred future opponents.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Zuffa Boxing sued by Boxxer and attacked by Eddie Hearn in UK promoter feud

    Zuffa Boxing, Dana White’s new promotion, is sued by Boxxer over alleged fighter poaching and criticized by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, intensifying a UK boxing promoter feud.

21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson Poised for Zuffa Boxing Showdown

    Zuffa Boxing aims to stage a Devin Haney‑Shakur Stevenson fight; Haney’s recent social media post reignites speculation, though no deal is confirmed.

22. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Zuffa Boxing sees top fighters eyed as Eddie Hearn doubts their participation

    Dana White predicts top fighters will join Zuffa Boxing, while Eddie Hearn says they won’t.

23. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Devin Haney rumored to sign $100 million Zuffa Boxing contract

    Rumors link Devin Haney to a $100 million Zuffa Boxing contract and a possible fight with Richardson Hitchins; Teofimo Lopez doubts the figure.