Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa Boxing to start his own promotional company

Boxer Shakur Stevenson has reportedly split from Zuffa Boxing, per a statement and several outlets, and plans his own promotion. Yahoo Sports says the split came after failed Devin Haney talks and before any fight.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 17:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 17:40 UTCStevenson releases statement confirming split
3. 19 Oct, 17:40 UTCThe Ring reports Zuffa Boxing exit

Top sources

• shakur stevensonGoogle Trends
• Shakur Stevenson releases statement announcing split from Zuffa Boxing and confirming next moveBoxing News Online
• Shakur Stevenson announces release from Zuffa BoxingYahoo Sports
• Shakur Stevenson splits from Dana White's Zuffa Boxing without having a single fight after failed Devin Haney talksYahoo Sports
• Shakur Stevenson exits Zuffa Boxing in surprising turn of eventsYahoo Sports
• Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa Boxing, starting own promotional companyThe Ring