Hahn denied Stephenson’s matchroom exit and eye long-term partnership despite Zepeda challenge

Promoter Eddie Hearn today denied that Shakur Stephenson split from Matchroom after completing his two fights. Hahn says Shakur (23-0, 11 Kos) is on contract with Torki Aralsif with his company for another fight with William Zepeda in New York on July 12th.

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It’s not split yet

Hearn states that He wants Stephenson to be with him The rest of his career But he’s not sure what the future will be like. If Shakur loses to Zepeda (33-0, 27 Kos) this summer, Hearn may be happy to see his two-fighting contract has ended, so he can focus on the talented opposition that is fun to wash his hands and watch.

Stevenson’s glass hands, weak strength and defensive fighting style make it difficult to see him thriving against Zepeda and the higher-level fighter jets of 135.

Dan Rafael yesterday reported that Shakur opted out of two fight contracts after one fight, and on July 12 he would use Lou Dibella as his promoter for his fight against Zepeda. It was a huge surprise as Shakur only fought electrician Josh Padry and seemed to have a good relationship with Hearn.

“You read Twitter. We’ve been fighting Shakur Stevenson and Turki Alalshikh twice. I’ve been with Turki Alalshikh for a few hours before. That’s all,” promoter Eddie Hearn said. Fighting Hub TV When asked about reports that Shakur Stevenson would leave the matchroom to fight under another promoter. Promoter for the July 12th defense against William Zepeda of New York.

“So we don’t know what will happen after the Zepeda battle. Hopefully we have the rest of his career with us, but that’s not a category-wise statement. Yeah, I agreed to two fights with Shakur Stevenson, Turki Aralsik. Shakur left the matchroom after a fight with Josh Padry.

He has only fought one good fighter since moving to Edwin de los Santos in the lightweight division, and he has come close to losing to him. Shakur’s popularity all stems from what he did at 130 and 126, where he defeated boring veterans Jamel Herring and Oscar Valdez. All other wins from Stevenson came against the Fringe candidate.