Shakur Seems Set on a Promoter

American WBC lightweight champion (up to 61.2 kg) Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) has shared his thoughts on potentially collaborating with promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.

"I think Eddie Hearn is one of the best promoters in the game. I like how he does his job, and I definitely would like to be part of his stable. I will definitely talk to everyone else and see which of the available options is the best. But I definitely consider him one of the best in boxing," said Stevenson.

Chronology of Events:

- Shakur has been a free agent since July 7, having declined a new offer from Top Rank.

- He has been in talks with Floyd Mayweather's Mayweather Promotions and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

- Golden Boy Promotions founder and head Oscar De La Hoya expressed interest in collaborating with the American boxer.

- Shakur attended the fight between Jaron Ennis and David Avanesyan in Florida in the company of Eddie Hearn.