Shakur Stevenson, a who has been on a hot streak two-division world champion, has in an unexpected switch signed with Zuffa Boxing, setting a precedent, ESPN reports.
The the signing was announced on 11 July 2026.
Stevenson told The Ring, “Let’s do it,” a clear challenge, suggesting high‑profile bouts are coming.
At the UFC 329 weigh‑ins the official scale he in the same frame appeared with Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn.
post‑event, the organisation’s chief Dana White criticised his broadcast team the TV panel for incorrectly naming him as Stevenson the NBA player Jalen Williams during the UFC 329 broadcast.
White’s comment the outburst was reported by Boxing News 24/7 the publication.