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Who is Shakur Stevenson? Fight record, stats, how to watch his next fight
Shakur Stevenson extended his perfect record earlier this year with a composed, disciplined victory over William Zepeda, a matchup that pitted his defensive brilliance against one of the division’s busiest punchers.
The win kept Stevenson unbeaten and strengthened his argument as the most technically refined lightweight in the sport. After neutralizing Zepeda’s volume and pressure, Stevenson immediately positioned himself for an even bigger challenge.
That step up is now locked in - a showdown with Teófimo Lopez, one of boxing’s most athletic, explosive, and high-profile champions of the past decade, live on DAZN PPV. It’s the kind of fight that could define the lightweight era.
Below is a fully updated look at Stevenson’s background, resume and future.
DAZNShakur Stevenson bio
Current WBC world lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson is an American three-division world title holder known for his elite defense, ring IQ, and near-flawless timing.
He has held world titles at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight, and is widely considered one of the most technically advanced fighters of his generation.
Born in 1997 in Newark, New Jersey, Stevenson rose to prominence after winning a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. He turned professional the following year and began systematically outclassing every opponent placed in front of him.
He won his first world title in 2019, unified at 130 pounds in 2021, and later added a lightweight title to his resume. His style emphasizes precision, distance control and defensive efficiency - often frustrating aggressive fighters who struggle to land clean shots.
- Nationality: American
- Age: 27
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 68"
- Stance: Southpaw
Shakur Stevenson’s professional record
Shakur Stevenson’s tally stands at:
- Total fights: 24
- Wins: 24
- Losses: 0
- Knockouts: 11
Recent relevant wins include:
- William Zepeda — UD win in his most recent bout
- Artem Harutyunyan — UD, title defense
- Robson Conceição — UD
- Oscar Valdez — UD to unify the 130-lb division
- Jamel Herring — TKO to win the 130-lb belt
Stevenson remains undefeated and has rarely lost a round, a major reason he’s considered one of the hardest puzzles to crack in modern boxing.
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Shakur Stevenson’s next fight
Teofimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson - Lightweight title bout; Saturday, January 31, 2026; live and exclusive on DAZN PPV
The matchup puts Stevenson opposite one of the most dynamic fighters of the era.
Lopez, known for defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko and capturing titles in multiple divisions, brings athletic explosiveness and a risk-taking style that contrasts sharply with Stevenson’s patient technical approach.
The winner secures not just a belt, but likely the number 1 spot in the division.
Watch Lopez vs. Stevenson only on DAZN PPV
Teofimo López and Shakur Stevenson headline the Ring 6 fight night in New York, exclusively on DAZN PPV on January 31, 2026.
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