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Shakur Stevenson (Professional Boxer)
Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson, born on June 28, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, has risen to prominence in the boxing world as an exceptionally skilled and dedicated athlete. He first gained international attention during his amateur career, where he represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics and secured a silver medal in the bantamweight division. This early success set the stage for Stevenson to embark on a professional career that would see him dominate multiple weight classes and earn numerous titles.
Shakur Stevenson amateur career was marked by significant achievements, including winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. At just 18 years old, he qualified for the U.S. boxing team for the 2016 Olympics by winning the senior U.S. Olympic trials. His performance in Rio de Janeiro was a testament to his skill and determination, as he became the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States at those games.
Turning professional in 2017, Stevenson quickly made a name for himself with his agility, defensive prowess, and powerful punching. His early professional bouts were characterized by decisive victories, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in the ring. Notably, his unanimous decision win against Joet Gonzalez for the vacant WBO featherweight title in 2019 highlighted both his technical skill and his capacity to handle personal rivalries with grace and professionalism.
As Shakur Stevenson career progressed, he continued to capture titles and defend them successfully across different weight classes. His ability to outbox seasoned opponents, combined with his strategic use of speed and footwork, has made him a formidable force in boxing. Notable victories, such as his unification bout with Óscar Valdez and his dominant performances against Jamel Herring and Robson Conceição, have cemented his status as one of the sport’s top fighters. Now competing in the lightweight division, Stevenson remains focused on achieving greater heights and further solidifying his legacy in the boxing world.
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| Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson | |
| Shakur Stevenson | |
| Name | Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson |
| Date of Birth | June 28, 1997 |
| Birth of Place | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Weight |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
Amateur Career
Shakur Stevenson began his amateur career training at the Alexandria Boxing Club. He quickly rose to prominence, winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. In 2015, at just 18 years old, he won the senior U.S. Olympic trials, earning a spot on the U.S. boxing team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In Rio, Stevenson secured a silver medal, narrowly losing to Cuba’s Robeisy Ramírez in the gold medal match. He was the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States at those games, with Claressa Shields winning gold for the U.S. women’s team.
Professional Career
Shakur Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank and securing Andre Ward as his manager. Promoter Bob Arum announced that Stevenson would debut on a stacked card at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, on April 22, 2017. Stevenson showcased his agility, defense, and punching skills, winning his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito via a fifth-round technical decision. Brito was cut on his left eye after an accidental headbutt in round 2, and from his intentional headbutts, he suffered a cut over his right eye, leading to a stoppage by the ringside physician.
In an official press release on May 3, 2017, it was confirmed that Shakur Stevenson would make his Madison Square Garden debut on the undercard of the Terence Crawford vs. Félix Díaz world light welterweight championship fight on May 20, 2017. Stevenson faced Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez and won the bout after 2 minutes and 35 seconds of the first round, knocking Suarez down before the stoppage.
Shakur Stevenson’s third bout took place at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 19, 2017, on the undercard of Terrence Crawford’s unification fight against Julius Indongo. Stevenson fought another Argentine opponent, David Michel Paz, and easily outpointed Paz over six rounds, winning 60–53 on all three scorecards. Stevenson knocked Paz down in round 5 with a straight left and showed patience in letting the fight go the distance.
On November 20, 2017, Top Rank confirmed that Shakur Stevenson’s next opponent would be 26-year-old Mexican Oscar Mendoza, with the fight taking place on the undercard of Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux on December 9, 2017, at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City.
Continued Success
Super Featherweight
Stevenson vs. Clary
Stevenson vs. Nakathila
WBO Super Featherweight Champion
Stevenson vs. Valdez
Stevenson vs. Conceição
Stevenson vs. Yoshino
Stevenson vs. De Los Santos
Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan
Personal Life and Background
Legal Issues
Family Life
General Characteristics
| Boxing Record | ||
| Total Fights | 22 | |
| Wins | 22 | |
| Wins by KO | 10 | |
| Professional Boxing Record | ||
| 22 Fights | 22 Wins | 0 Losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By Decision | 12 | 0 |
