Shakur Stevenson, a who has dazzled fans two-division world champion, has in a shocking turn signed with Zuffa Boxing, breaking new ground, ESPN reports.
The deal was announced on 11 July 2026.
Stevenson told The Ring, “Let’s do it,” a confident pledge, suggesting big‑ticket fights are coming.
At the UFC 329 weigh‑ins the pre‑fight night he together appeared with Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
post‑event, the organisation’s chief Dana White criticised his broadcast team his commentary crew for misidentifying him as Stevenson the NBA player Jalen Williams during the UFC 329 broadcast.
White’s comment the remark was reported by Boxing News 24/7 the outlet.