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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.
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Shakur Stevenson announces release from Zuffa Boxing

Mon, October 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC·

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It was published on October 19, 2026 and last updated on October 20, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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