Shakur Stevenson Plans to Retire at 33 Years Old

Shakur Stevenson intends to retire from boxing at 33 years old. He has dominated four weight classes and achieved a pristine 25-0 record.

What prompted Stevenson's retirement plans?

Stevenson reflected on Terence Crawford's Hall of Fame-worthy run and admitted he wouldn't want to box as long as Crawford did.

Why retire early?

Stevenson wants to be done with boxing by the time he is 33, five years from now, and is already considering his next fight options.

Shakur Stevenson has been linked to Conor Benn, O'Shaquie Foster, Ryan Garcia, and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. He expressed interest in seeking undisputed status at 140 pounds.

What comes next for Stevenson?

Stevenson's next fight appears destined to be at 140 pounds, after he was stripped of his lightweight title by the WBC. He previously expressed interest in returning to 135 pounds after fighting Teofimo Lopez in January.

Stevenson moved up to No. 3 in the Ring Magazine pound-for-pound rankings, only trailing Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk. He has engaged in multiple in-ring face-offs with Benn and Foster, among others.

Stevenson tweeted, "ALL ROADS LEAD TO SHAKUR. Remember when they said I need these guys? Now who needs who?" Stevenson is clearly enjoying the embarrassment of riches and views his multiple rivalries as a net positive.

Terence Crawford announced his retirement at the end of 2025, after beating Canelo Alvarez to conquer five divisions, including three as the undisputed champion. Crawford hung up his gloves as the unanimous No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer with a 42-0 professional record.

Shakur Stevenson has a long way to catch up to Crawford's legacy, but he is well on his way to establishing himself as one of the best boxers of the current generation. Stevenson is already one of just 25 fighters to become a champion in four weight classes in the four-belt era.

Stevenson's dominant win over Teofimo Lopez in January cemented his position as a top contender. He will look to continue his winning streak in his next fight, as he chases more glory in the boxing world.