Shakur Stevenson vows to become pound-for-pound king under Zuffa

Shakur Stevenson says he will become the world's best fighter now that he has signed with Zuffa Boxing. The featherweight told Ring Magazine he plans to chase the sport's biggest names.

“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 Ring Magazine

What Shakur Stevenson said

Stevenson moved to Zuffa Boxing after years operating under promotional constraints that kept him away from the division's marquee bouts. The signing puts him in position to chase unification fights and cross-promotional matchups that had previously been difficult to secure.

What it moves

Stevenson's next opponent has not been named, but the featherweight landscape includes multiple titleholders who could deliver the statement win he needs. His promise to fight everyone in front of him suggests he will push for quick turnarounds rather than lengthy negotiations.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Shakur Stevenson fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.