Shakur Stevenson targets pound-for-pound top spot with Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson says he will beat every top fighter in front of him after signing with Zuffa Boxing. The featherweight laid out his ambition to become the sport's number one pound-for-pound fighter.

“Line them up, one by one, and I'll beat all the top guys once I get them in front of me. With Zuffa Boxing, I'm going to go after the biggest fights in the sport and I will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”

— Shakur Stevenson, via BBC Sport

What Shakur Stevenson said

Stevenson joins the promotional outfit backed by UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings. The move gives the featherweight access to a new promotional platform as he chases the biggest names in his division. Speaking to BBC Sport, Stevenson said his new deal will put him in position to face the elite.

What it moves

Stevenson's arrival at Zuffa Boxing sets up potential matchups across the featherweight landscape. The American will now look to secure his first fight under the new banner. His call for top opponents suggests he wants immediate movement toward a defining contest.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Shakur Stevenson fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.