Herring Urges Stevenson To Return After Zuffa Exit

Jamel Herring believes Shakur Stevenson is wasting valuable time by remaining inactive following his departure from Zuffa Boxing, where the former champion never fought a single bout under contract.

The BKFC bantamweight titleholder addressed his former rival's situation on Bare Knuckle Bowker after defending his crown against John Dodson at BKFC 95. Herring stopped Stevenson in the tenth round to claim the WBO featherweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super featherweight belt in October 2021.

Former Champion Warns Stevenson About Wasted Prime

Despite their rivalry, Herring maintained the two remain close and said he wants Stevenson competing again while still in his athletic peak. "I just urge him to get back in the ring because these are his best years," Herring told Bare Knuckle Bowker.

Herring also weighed in on Zuffa Boxing's rocky start, noting that more promotional options benefit fighters across the sport. He expressed disappointment over Stevenson's exit but acknowledged such developments are common in boxing's business side.

Stevenson has not announced his next fight or promotional home since splitting from the Dana White-backed outfit.

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• BJPenn — Shakur Stevenson’s Zuffa Boxing exit touched on by Jamel Herring, says ex-opponent should urgently return