WBC lightweight Champion Shakur Stevenson has reversed his decision to retire from boxing just one month after claiming he was hanging up his gloves.
Last month, the American revealed on social media that he would stay in the gym and hone his craft but would no longer be fighting in the paid ranks. With many speculating, he called it quits shortly after learning about Emanuel Navarrete moving up to 135 and choosing to fight Denys Berinchyk instead of challenging him for his title.
However, in a new post to his X account, Stevenson has announced his intention to return to the ring this summer, stating; “I’ll fight any and everybody, this is what I do. See y’all in June💪🏾 #ChasingGreatness,”
The 26-year-old doubled down on his comeback by adding a further explanation by posting;
“I know right couldn’t keep myself away from it Love this s*** too much lol. I know right I’m wit u but that’s out of my control tho.. I can only handle what’s in my control, so see u in June!”
Stevenson has one more fight on his contract with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, which is expected to be the fight in June he's referring to.
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