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Shakur Stevenson eyes two names after signing with Zuffa

Stevenson signed deal with Zuffa

Shakur Stevenson alongside Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White Photo Credit: Zuffa Boxing
Shakur Stevenson alongside Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White Photo Credit: Zuffa Boxing

Shakur Stevenson has two names on his hitlist after signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.

Stevenson inked a deal with Zuffa on Thursday, becoming the highest-profile name to sign with White’s company since their inception last year.

The four-weight world champion is targeting mega showdowns with compatriots Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis.

“The fights we’re looking for is the big fights,” the 29-year-old told Chris Mannix.

“The big fights are the fights I’ve been wanting for years and years, as in Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis.

Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing Photo Credit: Zuffa Boxing
Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing Photo Credit: Zuffa Boxing

“I would love those fights.

“Hopefully they come to fruition.”

Stevenson dethroned Teofimo Lopez in January to become the WBO super lightweight champion.

Haney has been ordered to defend his WBO welterweight crown against Keyshawn Davis, but is keen to face Stevenson at a 144 pound catchweight.

Stevenson is eyeing a clash with Haney Photo Credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Stevenson is eyeing a clash with Haney Photo Credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

The Newark man admits he would agree to facing Haney if he vacates his crown.

“Keyshawn Davis became their mandatory,” he added.

“When Keyshawn became their mandatory, to get out of the Keyshawn situation they started hollering Shakur, because they know if they lose, they would rather lose for the most money possible.

“Keyshawn is my brother. I’m not going to step on his toes after he cornered Devin in.

“Once he releases that belt, I’m done stepping on Keyshawn’s toes, now it’s me and Devin and we can get the fight on.

“Let’s see who’s the best in the world.”

Tank Davis has been out of the ring since a contentious draw with Lamont Roach and has been embroiled in legal issues outside the ring.

A Davis-Stevenson match-up remains one of the most highly-anticipated fights to be made in the sport and the 29-year-old believes the clash will happen.

Stevenson also wants to face Tank Davis
Stevenson also wants to face Tank Davis

“He may not admit it, but I think he got a lot of respect for me as a fighter,” Stevenson said.

“Which is why I think he’s planning on leaving the game, he plans on fighting me as his last fight on his way out of the door.

“We are the two guys that are the best in the sport and our destinies are calling each other to fight each other.

“I think I will be his last fight for sure.”