Best fights of Shakur Stevenson
Over 8 years as a professional, Shakur Stevenson has compiled a 24-0 (11) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shakur Stevenson defeats Óscar Valdez Jr.
On April 30, 2022 Shakur Stevenson, the WBO super featherweight champion, met Óscar Valdez Jr., the WBC super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Stevenson was 24 years old with a record of 17-0, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 30-0. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
2. Shakur Stevenson defeats William Zepeda
On July 12, 2025 Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title against William Zepeda. Stevenson was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Zepeda was 29 with a record of 33-0. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Shakur Stevenson KOs Jamel Herring
On October 23, 2021 Shakur Stevenson fought Jamel Herring for the WBO super featherweight title. Stevenson was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Herring was 35 with a record of 23-2. Stevenson stopped Jamel Herring via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
4. Shakur Stevenson defeats Edwin De Los Santos
On November 16, 2023 Shakur Stevenson fought Edwin De Los Santos for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Stevenson was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Santos was 24 with a record of 16-1. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Shakur Stevenson KOs Shuichiro Yoshino
On April 8, 2023 Shakur Stevenson faced Shuichiro Yoshino in a lightweight bout. Stevenson was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Yoshino was 31 with a record of 16-0. Stevenson stopped Shuichiro Yoshino via TKO in the 6th round.
6. Shakur Stevenson defeats Artem Harutyunyan
On July 6, 2024 Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan. Stevenson was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Harutyunyan was 33 with a record of 12-1. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Shakur Stevenson KOs Josh Padley
On February 22, 2025 Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title against Josh Padley. Stevenson was 27 years old with a record of 22-0, and Padley was 29 with a record of 15-0. Stevenson stopped Josh Padley via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Shakur Stevenson defeats Jeremia Nakathila
On June 12, 2021 Shakur Stevenson fought Jeremia Nakathila for the vacant WBO interim super featherweight title. Stevenson was 23 years old with a record of 15-0, and Nakathila was 31 with a record of 21-1. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Shakur Stevenson defeats Christopher Díaz
On April 20, 2019 Shakur Stevenson defended his IBF InterContinental featherweight title against Christopher Díaz. Stevenson was 21 years old with a record of 10-0, and Díaz was 24 with a record of 24-1. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Shakur Stevenson defeats Joet Gonzalez
On October 26, 2019 Shakur Stevenson fought Joet Gonzalez for the vacant WBO featherweight title. Stevenson was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Gonzalez was 26 with a record of 23-0. Stevenson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.