Boxing sensation Shakur Stevenson has officially joined forces with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. The undefeated WBC World Lightweight Champion, known for his record of 22 wins and 10 knockouts, is gearing up to defend his title against former IBF Super-Featherweight champion Joe Cordina on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated bout will be part of the Riyadh Season event, setting the stage for Stevenson’s potential face-off with mandatory challenger William Zepeda. Stevenson is enthusiastic about this next phase of his career, eager for significant challenges in the ring.
Eddie Hearn, the chairman of Matchroom, commended Stevenson as a once-in-a-generation talent and expressed his enthusiasm for their partnership moving forward. Stevenson’s impressive resume features triumphs against renowned competitors such as Oscar Valdez and Jamel Herring. Matchroom Boxing is preparing to unveil a kickoff press event with Stevenson scheduled to take place in Los Angeles soon.
