Shakur Stevenson, the lightweight champion, has made it official by joining Matchroom Boxing, signaling a new phase in his career. He is thrilled about his upcoming bout against Joe Cordina scheduled for October 12 on the Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia. Stevenson eagerly looks forward to testing his skills against the top names in the boxing world. He is also prepared to face off against William Zepeda in 2025, welcoming any opponent bold enough to step into the ring with him.
With an impeccable undefeated record of 22-0, Stevenson has been in search of a significant fight to demonstrate his abilities. Despite being seen as a highly skilled yet possibly unexciting fighter, Stevenson’s talent is unquestionable. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is excited to welcome Stevenson to the team, believing that the young three-division World champion has the potential to become a global sensation with Matchroom’s backing.
Stevenson’s upcoming match with Cordina is set to be part of the undercard for the much-anticipated Artur Beterbirev-Dmitry Bivol undisputed light heavyweight title fight. With the support of Matchroom and Riyadh Season, Stevenson is confident in his capacity to dominate the boxing scene for years to come.
Matchroom commends Stevenson for his flawless track record, emphasizing victories over top contenders such as Oscar Valdez, Robson Conceicao, and Jamel Herring. Stevenson’s triumphs have secured him the WBC and WBO Super Featherweight titles, as well as the WBO Featherweight title, underscoring his remarkable career accomplishments thus far.
