The WBC lightweight champion of the world, Shakur Stevenson is one of the fastest-rising superstars in the world of boxing. The 27-year-old southpaw has a history of representing the United States in the 2016 Olympics and winning the silver medal during his amateur career. He turned professional in 2017, and over the years, he has held championships in three different weight classes including featherweight, super featherweight, and finally, the current lightweight title.
For his last outing, Shakur Stevenson faced Artem Harutyunyan and won the bout via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard in July 2024. Moreover, the 27-year-old Southpaw is set to make his second title defense as a lightweight champion on February 22, 2025, against Floyd Schofield. The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2.
Shakur Stevenson's boxing record
Being a professional boxer since 2017, Shakur Stevenson is still undefeated in his game with an impeccable record of 22 wins and no losses as of February 2025. He has also had 10 wins via knockout and 12 via decision.
How many belts does Shakur Stevenson have?
Over the years Shakur Stevenson has held championships in three weight classes, namely WBO featherweight, WBO, WBC, and The Ring super featherweight, and finally the WBC lightweight titles to his name.
Is Shakur Stevenson left-handed?
No. Shakur Stevenson is a right-hander. Being a southpaw boxer, Shakur Stevenson leads with his right-hand jabs and the power majorly comes through his left-hand punches.
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*Last updated on February 14, 2025.
FAQs on Shakur Stevenson
A. Being a professional boxer since 2017, Shakur Stevenson is still undefeated in his game with an impeccable record of 22 wins and no losses, as of February 2025.
A. Over the years Shakur Stevenson has held championships in three weight classes, namely WBO featherweight, WBO, WBC, and The Ring super featherweight, and finally the WBC lightweight titles to his name.
A. Shakur Stevenson’s fighting position is southpaw.
A. The 27-year-old Southpaw is set to make his second title defense as a lightweight champion on February 22, 2025, against Floyd Schofield.
A. For his last outing, Shakur Stevenson faced Artem Harutyunyan and won the bout via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard.
