Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson is an American professional boxer who is the current WBO super featherweight champion and WBC super featherweight champion. He also holds the WBO junior lightweight title and the WBC junior lightweight title. His record as a boxer is impeccable as he has won all 18 of the bouts he fought in.

Originally from Newark, New Jersey, Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson was born on June 28, 1997, which makes his birth sign Cancer. The 27-year-old professional boxer is American by nationality and belongs to the Puerto Rican ethnicity.

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Shakur Stevenson Net Worth and Salary

Stevenson had a very successful Youth career, winning the 2014 AIBA Youth World Championships and 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. He also won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. He won his first professional fight against American boxer Edgar Brito via a fifth-round technical decision on April 22, 2017. The next month, he made his Madison Square Garden debut and defeated Argentine boxer Carlos Suarez in just 2 minutes and 35 seconds of the first round.

After consecutive 14 wins, Stevenson moved up to the super featherweight division. On December 12, 2020, he defeated Toka Khan Clary, with all three judges scoring the contest 100-90 in his favor. He continued his winning streak defeating Jeremiah Nakathila and Jamel Herring.

On April 30, 2022, Stevenson became the unified super featherweight champion after beating Oscar Valdez in a unanimous 117-110, 118-109, 118-109 decision. With his recent win, Stevenson has a streak of 18 wins, 9 by knockout and 9 by decision.

In his latest fight against Valdez, Stevenson pocketed $1 million, a $500,000 guaranteed purse, and the remaining $500,000 as 70% of PPV share. So far, the New Jersey native has made $5,756,000 in career earnings, excluding bonuses and sponsorships earnings. As of 2024, Stevenson has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.

Dating his Girlfriend, Young Lyric; Married?

Stevenson has already been taken. He is currently in a relationship with rapper, Young Lyric. His girlfriend is one of the most proficient young rappers out there, having already been compared to industry giants like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne.

The pair made their relationship Instagram official on December 17, 2020, sharing a series of pictures. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6.

Stevenson and his rapper girlfriend reached a new milestone in their relationship. On April 30, the New Jersey native proposed to his baby mama just after beating Oscar Valdez to become the unified super featherweight champion.

After handing Valdez the first defeat of his career, Stevenson was joined by his entourage in the ring, including his girlfriend. While being interviewed by Bernardo Osuna, Stevenson got down on one knee and proposed to Young Lyric, saying:

“I love you. Will you marry me?”

Lyric, a mother to Stevenson’s daughter, was visibly emotional – saying “yes” before embracing her new fiance. The newly engaged couple has yet to spill the beans about their wedding plans.

Parents, Siblings, and Family

Shakur is the oldest of nine siblings, born to his mother Malikah Stevenson, and his Puerto Rican father, who was not a part of his life. His stepfather, Shahid Guyton, raised him and his eight siblings. At age five, Stevenson took boxing under his grandfather Wali Moses.

Shakur Stevenson Height and Weight

Stevenson stands tall at 5 feet 8 inches or 170 cm. As a professional boxer, he regularly hits the gym to build his muscle and gain an athletic physique.

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