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Top-10 UFC Welterweight Slams Shakur Stevenson for Boxing-UFC Comparison

Shakur Stevenson's recent comments on MMA only confirmed that the boxing vs. UFC debate will likely never end. Stevenson became the latest boxer to call out MMA fighters on Monday, when he welcomed any UFC champion to fight him in the ring on an Adin Ross Kick stream.

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Terence Crawford rips ‘clueless’ UFC star who said he could kill Shakur Stevenson in a fight

‘Bud’ had something to say about one fighter’s take on the boxing vs. MMA debate. The most recent exchange regarding that discussion came when WBO and The Ring junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson downplayed the skill of MMA fighters in boxing while challenging Ilia Topuria.

Shakur Stevenson News / KO on SI / February 11

Lamont Roach Sr. Weighs In on Whether Son Can Crack Shakur Stevenson's Code

With Shakur Stevenson becoming one of boxing’s most heralded stars, many challengers are lining up to unseat him from his perch. One man in particular believes that his fighter has exactly what it takes to hand Stevenson his first professional loss.

Joaquin Buckley counters Shakur Stevenson’s ‘disrespectful’ boxing vs. UFC claim

Joaquin Buckley has come out swinging in defense of the sport he loves. The UFC welterweight contender chastised Shakur Stevenson for his comments about MMA.

Shakur Stevenson offers Ilia Topuria a route into boxing debut after Floyd Mayweather comparisons

Shakur Stevenson has just opened the door to boxing for Ilia Topuria, in a move that follows the UFC star’s growing interest in a future inside the ring.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 11

Terence Crawford’s 25-0 Protege Calls Out UFC’s Ilia Topuria for Boxing Showdown

The age-old debate of boxer vs. MMA fighter has persisted ever since James Toney’s ill-fated UFC clash with Randy Couture. Over the years, the narrative has evolved.

Shakur Stevenson Wants Ilia Topuria Fight

Following his win over Teofimo Lopez Jr. last month, Shakur Stevenson has challenged UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria for a boxing match. Stevenson’s win over Teo secured him the WBO Junior Welterweight title, making him a world champion in four different weight classes at just 28 years old.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 10

Shakur Stevenson vs Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn gives his honest reaction

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Shakur Stevenson climbed to the super lightweight division to defeat Teofimo Lopez to win the lineal and WBO super lightweight titles.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 9

Respected boxing trainer says what type of fighter would trouble Shakur Stevenson

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Shakur Stevenson defied a rise in weight to defeat Teofimo Lopez to win the lineal and WBO super lightweight titles in a dominant showing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 8

Roy Jones Jr gives his honest take on comparisons between Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Mayweather

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Shakur Stevenson produced a dominant performance in defeating Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 6

Tim Bradley On Why Shakur Stevenson Will Be ‘A Lot More Popular’ Than Terence Crawford

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) might not be having the best time right now, especially after being stripped of his WBC lightweight title. But, he might just be on the path to becoming a bigger name in the world of boxing, even bigger than the likes of Terence Crawford, or so says former world champion Tim Bradley.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 5

Shaukur Stevenson Reveals Who He's Eyeing For His Next Fight

Shakur Stevenson has identified his next possible opponent. After capturing the WBO super-lightweight world title on Saturday night with a dominating performance against Teofimo Lopez, Stevenson has the class of the decision.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Shakur Stevenson–WBC Controversy Gives Dana White an Opening Boxing Didn’t Want

The boxing world once again found itself questioning its own governance after the WBC stripped Shakur Stevenson of its lightweight title just days after his dominant win over Teofimo Lopez.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 5

Shakur Stevenson stripped of lightweight world title

Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs) is no longer a lightweight world champion. The World Boxing Council (WBC) formally announced via press release on Wednesday that their 135-lb title is now vacant.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 4

Shakur Stevenson Slams WBC 'Crooks' After Being Stripped of Lightweight Title

Shakur Stevenson is no longer the WBC lightweight world champion. On Wednesday, the World Boxing Council announced that Stevenson was officially stripped of the lightweight title. The decision comes just days after defeating Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden and to capture The Ring and WBO junior welterweight titles.

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WBC Lightweight Belt Vacant, Shakur’s Next Move

Following Shakur Stevenson’s move to the 140-pound division to defeat Teofimo Lopez, the WBC officially declared its lightweight world title vacant. Stevenson’s win allowed him to secure the WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight belts, effectively ending his tenure at 135 pounds, where he had previously hinted at a return.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 3

Derek Chisora gives honest assessment of Shakur Stevenson

On Saturday, January 31, at Madison Square Garden, Shakur Stevenson produced a dominating performance in defeating Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 3

Shakur Sets A Record, What’s Next?

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson set an attendance record of 21,324 at Madison Square Garden, as Shakur beat him in a unanimous decision. The official attendance eclipses every boxing gate since the venue’s reopening in 1968.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 2

O’Shaquie Foster on A Fight With Shakur Stevenson: ‘I Guarantee You He Stays Far Away From Me’

With Shakur Stevenson earning a dominant performance on Saturday over Teofimo Lopez to become the new WBO and RING Magazine junior welterweight champion, an old rival was brought on a podcast to reignite the rivalry with the potential of facing Stevenson in the future.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 2

Shakur Stevenson Called Out by Former World Champion and Zuffa Boxing Star

Shakur Stevenson became the youngest four-weight division world champion on Saturday night with a one-sided win over Teofimo Lopez. A unanimous decision win for Stevenson saw him claim the WBO World Super Lightweight title, handing Lopez his second professional loss in the process.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / February 2

UFC 325 and Shakur Stevenson Beat WWE Royal Rumble in Google Trends

Last Saturday, the combat sports world was abuzz with two major events: UFC 325 and the highly anticipated Ring VI card. But there was another combat sports event unfolding—WWE Royal Rumble.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Shakur Stevenson Dominates Teofimo Lopez to Claim Fourth World Title at Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK — Shakur Stevenson left no doubt about who controls the chessboard at 140 pounds. In a masterclass performance Saturday night, Stevenson outboxed and outthought Teofimo Lopez over 12 rounds to win a lopsided unanimous decision in the main event of The Ring 6 at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.