Dana White Confirms Shakur Stevenson Released from Zuffa Boxing

UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that professional boxer Shakur Stevenson has been granted a release from his contract with Zuffa Boxing. The move effectively ends the partnership between the undefeated boxer and the promotion’s combat sports division before Stevenson ever made his debut under the Zuffa banner.

White addressed the situation regarding the high-profile prospect, noting that the decision to grant the release was reached amicably. While fighters currently under contract with the UFC have often expressed interest in pursuing opportunities within the boxing landscape, the specific circumstances surrounding Stevenson’s departure were handled privately by the organization’s leadership. The departure leaves Stevenson as a free agent in the boxing world, officially severing ties with the promotional arm established by the UFC executive team to expand into the sweet science.

Source: Sherdog.