Stevenson Moves On from Davis Talks, Wins at 140
Shakur Stevenson spent much of 2025 calling for a fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, while reports pointed to a gap over money. The matchup remains unconfirmed. Since then, Stevenson has moved on from that stalled pursuit: he beat Teofimo Lopez on January 31, 2026, to win The Ring and WBO junior welterweight titles. He signed with Zuffa Boxing in July 2026.
Why Stevenson–Davis Was Discussed
In early 2025, Stevenson was seeking a marquee opponent and Davis was among the names discussed. Negotiations never produced a booked fight. Stevenson later signed with Zuffa Boxing and beat Teofimo Lopez by unanimous decision in January 2026 to win The Ring and WBO junior welterweight titles.
Stevenson’s Career Has Moved Up a Division
Stevenson signed a multi-fight agreement with Zuffa Boxing in July 2026. Earlier that year, he dominated Teofimo Lopez over 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden, earning a unanimous decision and the junior welterweight titles. The World Boxing Organization records the result as a title win for Stevenson.
Davis Fight Still Has No Date
Dana White has said he has spoken with Davis and is interested in working with him, but no Stevenson–Davis bout has been announced. In October 2026, a possible Stevenson fight with Devin Haney drew fresh attention; White then dismissed the reported November 28 date. Those talks do not establish a Davis fight, and Stevenson’s next opponent remains unsettled.
Sources: WBO January 2026 results; MMA Fighting on Stevenson’s Zuffa deal; MMA Fighting on White’s interest in Davis; Yahoo Sports on White’s October 2026 response.
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