In the end of 2023, early 2024, Shakur Stevenson was noticeable with the competition statement. At that time, this fighter claimed that he wanted to retire early because he was no longer motivated to play, and wanted to switch to coach. However, this boxer soon changed his mind.
According to the latest announcement from Shakur Stevenson, this boxer will return to play in early July. He is about to protect the World World Championship Lightweight for the first time. Shakur Stevenson's opponent was identified as Artem Harutyunyan, Armenia -German boxer.
At the age of 27, Shakur Stevenson soon asserted herself in the amateur boxing arena before moving to a professional playground. He won the 2014 World Young Olympic gold medal, the 2014 Young Boxing gold medal. At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, at the age of 19, Shakur Stevenson reached the final and won the gold medal.
When playing amateur boxing, Shakur Stevenson used to compete in two weight of Flyweight and Bantamweight. But entering the professional boxing arena, this boxer played from Featherweight or higher. He did not take too much time to assert himself.
Shakur Stevenson has played a professional boxing since 2017. He has a record of 21 victories (10 no). The biggest achievement of this boxer is the unified feat of WBO and WBC World World weight class Super Featherweight in 2022. He currently signs a contract with the top rank.