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Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa Boxing without ever fighting for the promotion

Shakur Stevenson says he asked for his release from Zuffa Boxing and was granted it over the weekend, without ever fighting for the promotion. The four-division champion is now a free agent and starting his own promotional company.

Shakur Stevenson's Zuffa Boxing exit exposes further flaws in Dana White's grand plan

Zuffa Boxing promised to "fix boxing." Now its biggest star signing has left without throwing a single punch.

Stevenson Parts Ways With Zuffa Boxing

In a relationship that was as short and sweet as Katie Zacharia’s stint as Donald Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Shakur Stevenson and Zuffa Boxing have parted ways. Stevenson recently posted a lengthy video on his YouTube channel talking about his decision to ask for his release from the promotion spearheaded by UFC CEO Dana […]

Inside Shakur Stevenson's shocking Zuffa exit — and why it exposes the limits of Dana White's control in boxing

Three months, millions of dollars in negotiations and zero fights — inside the failed partnership that exposed a fundamental flaw in Dana White's boxing ambitions.

Shakur Stevenson secures release from Zuffa Boxing without having fought for promotion

Shakur Stevenson never competed for Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson ends Zuffa contract before even fighting for Dana White’s promotion

Stevenson said he is a free agent, with his former promoter Eddie Hearn mocking White over the loss

Shakur Stevenson announces split from Zuffa Boxing: 'I'm officially a free agent'

Three months after signing, Shakur Stevenson has split from Zuffa Boxing without having competed for the promotion.

Can Zuffa Boxing save itself? Why Dana White’s ‘body of work’ claim is backfiring

Comment: Shakur Stevenson’s release has been granted three months after he signed, and after zero fights for White’s controversial new promotion

‘Officially a free agent’: Shakur Stevenson requests and granted release from Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson breaks up with Zuffa Boxing, never having fought under the banner.

Stevenson 'granted' Zuffa release without fighting

Four-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson signed for Dana White's Zuffa Boxing in July but says promised fights have not materialised.

Shakur Stevenson Leaves Zuffa Boxing, Now A Free Agent

Shakur Stevenson is now a free agent and taking his boxing career into his own hands.

Shakur Stevenson granted release from Zuffa Boxing after three months

WBO junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson said in a YouTube video he left Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing and is now a "free agent."

Shakur Stevenson Makes Shock Move After Zuffa Boxing Plans Fall Apart

Shakur Stevenson has left Zuffa Boxing just three months after signing a deal with the promotion, ending a short partnership […]

Eddie Hearn rips Dana White over Shakur Stevenson situation: ‘Awful. Disaster. Monstrosity. Embarrassment.’

Eddie Hearn mocks Dana White and Zuffa Boxing for Shaku Stevenson fiasco

Shakur Stevenson Keeps Holding Back His Career With Latest Zuffa Exit and Indecision

Shakur Stevenson quit Zuffa Boxing without a fight, then claimed nobody can beat him. Despite his talent, his arrogance holds him back.

Eddie Hearn mocks Dana White after Shakur Stevenson exits Zuffa Boxing

Eddie Hearn is rejoicing amid Zuffa Boxing’s embarrassment.

Shakur Stevenson announces release from Zuffa Boxing

When pound-for-pound greats in boxing are discussed, WBO and Ring super lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson is a regular topic of conversation. He has dazzled some and frustrated others on his path to becoming a four-weight world champion. Stevenson recently signed for Zuffa Boxing, but after plenty of rumours regarding his first opponent for them, Shakur […]

Shakur Stevenson splits from Dana White's Zuffa Boxing without having a single fight after failed Devin Haney talks

Stevenson, a four-division champion, was the biggest name signed to Zuffa Boxing. He signed a multi-fight deal in July thought to be worth eight figures.

Shakur Stevenson Parts Ways with Zuffa Boxing, Without Having a Single Fight Under Their Banner

Four-weight champion, Shakur Stevenson can't get the fights he needs with Zuffa. So he's ended his contract after just three months, and become a free agent

Shakur Stevenson Makes Surprise Zuffa Boxing Exit

Shakur Stevenson, has offically announced that he will depart Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, with immediate effect, without ever fighting for the organisation. The