Shakur Stevenson, a who has been rising fast two-division world champion, has in a shocking turn signed with Zuffa Boxing, making history, ESPN reports.
The the signing was announced on 11 July 2026.
Stevenson told The Ring, “Let’s do it,” a clear challenge, suggesting high‑profile bouts are coming.
At the UFC 329 weigh‑ins the official scale he together appeared with Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
post‑event, the promotion head Dana White criticised his broadcast team the TV panel for incorrectly naming him as Stevenson the NBA player Jalen Williams during the UFC 329 broadcast.
White’s comment the criticism was reported by Boxing News 24/7 the site.