Shakur Stevenson recently disclosed that he is contemplating signing as a free agent with either Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing or Mayweather Promotions. This decision comes after turning down a lucrative $15 million, five-fight offer from Top Rank, with whom he still harbors bitter feelings for not securing desired bouts against Vasily Lomachenko and Gervonta ‘Tank’
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Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, has an undefeated record of 21-0 with 10 KOs under his belt. However, promoter Eddie Hearn is skeptical of Stevenson’s potential star power due to his defensive fighting style. Hearn believes that in order to elevate Stevenson’s status, he will need to undergo a drastic transformation in his approach
In recent times, the world of boxing has been treated to some truly stacked fight cards, thanks in large part to the influx of money from Saudi Arabia. These events have provided fight fans with the bouts they have longed for and it seems this trend is only set to continue. The promise of exceptional
In a recent interview, promoter Eddie Hearn expressed his disappointment in rising boxer Dalton Smith for calling out EBU 140-lb champion Adam Azim instead of focusing on world titles. Hearn believes that Smith, at 27 years old, should be aiming for bigger fights against current world champions in the light welterweight division, like WBC belt-holder