Shakur Stevenson on a Matchroom contract: “I don’t think it makes sense”

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson spoke about where things stand between him and Matchroom Boxing, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.

“Eddie’s my guy. To be honest, I don’t have a contract with Matchroom, but he’s my guy. I’m a big Eddie Hearn fan — I respect him — and I’m happy he’s the promoter of this show (the fight vs. Teofimo Lopez — ed.). I’m glad to share the spotlight with his promotional company.

It’s just business. If it makes sense, then I’ll sign with Matchroom. If it gets to that point and it’s logical — we’ll do it. But right now, I just don’t think it makes sense,” Shakur said.

On January 31 at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) will face Teofimo Lopez. The WBO and The Ring titles at junior welterweight, currently held by Lopez, will be on the line.