Shakur Stevenson wants to share the spotlight with Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor: ‘Let the women shine too’

By: Hans Themistode

Shakur Stevenson is desperate for more gold.

Following a 10th round win over WBO ultralightweight champion Jamel Herring in October 2021, the 24-year-old former Olympic silver medalist claimed her second world title in multiple weight divisions.

With his newly won piece of jewelry now safely tucked under his arm, Stevenson is on track to add even more hardware to his collection. According to promoter Bob Arum, both Stevenson and WBC title winner Oscar Valdez, have agreed to financial terms for a proposed showdown. While the details of their showdown are still being worked out, Arum revealed that their contest is being targeted for April 30, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Although Stevenson believes his fight against Valdez was one of the greatest in all of boxing, he also feels sympathy for another high-leverage competition that will take place on the side coast. that.

In what many believe to be the biggest fight in women’s boxing history between current undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor and former seventh-weight heavyweight Amanda Serrano, Stevenson isn’t happy about the fight. Their exam took place on the same day. Currently, Serrano vs. Taylor will also face off on April 30, at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Considering the high stakes of both matches, Stevenson is hopeful that something can be worked out to allow everyone to participate in their moment in the sunshine.

“Honestly,” Stevenson said on his social media account. “I hope they can delay my merger with Valdez and Serrano vs. Taylor on April 30.”

Stevenson’s statement comes just days after Arum’s controversial comments. The longtime promoter was initially unaware that Taylor vs. Serrano will take place on April 30. However, when asked if he would be willing to postpone the Stevenson-Valdez unification match to a later date to accept Taylor vs. Serrano, Arum responded to the request. .

“I mean, a good fight like [Taylor-Serrano] Arum told IFL TV. “You know, whatever the reason, people don’t particularly pay attention to women’s fights. The answer is that ESPN has it scheduled and they couldn’t care less. I don’t want to smear the fights, I don’t want to be accused of being anti-women in sport, but I tell you, this is like the Premier League against women’s football.”

Since making those public comments, Arum has received opposition, including from Jake Paul, who, along with Eddie Hearn, will advertise Taylor vs. Serrano.

Paul said on social media: “Men like this dinosaur is the reason why women are not shaken fairly in many parts of society.

While Stevenson doesn’t go too far to smear his promoter’s character, he has voiced his opinion and wants both his and his female colleagues’ confrontation, received much attention.

“Let the women shine and the fans watch both games.”