​Shakur Stevenson has announced his Zuffa Boxing exit just 101 days after signing a reported “multi-fight deal” with Dana White’s promotional outfit — all without throwing a single punch.The news came via the YouTube channel of the unbeaten 29-year-old on Monday afternoon, pulling the plug on his relationship with Zuffa Boxing, seemingly, following the breakdown of a failed fight with Devin Haney.The two unbeaten Americans had been circling a potential showdown later this year, but negotiations ultimately became bogged down by disagreements over the weight and a proposed rehydration clause.It signals yet another blow for Zuffa Boxing and White, who promised to “fix boxing” when they entered the sport full-time at the start of 2026.“I’ve been working my ass off, staying focused, I’ve been in camp for eight weeks preparing for fights I was told would happen but have not happened,” Stevenson explained Monday.“It is what it is, this is the business of boxing, I’m not mad at anyone, but I requested to be released from Zuffa Boxing and over the weekend my request was granted.Shakur Stevenson requested and was granted his release from Zuffa Boxing, per an announcement on his YouTube page. Stevenson walks away without ever fighting for the promotion. pic.twitter.com/VfvZynfZSD— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) October 19, 2026“I’m officially a free agent,” the WBO super lightweight champion continued. “I’m now taking my career into my own hands, starting my own promotional company, and I’m willing to work with other promoters that are willing to be serious about my career.“I want the biggest fights available at 135 pounds or 140 pounds, where I hold my title.”Stevenson also stated that he plans to make a future move to the welterweight division.“None of these guys can beat me. And give it a year or two, we’ll get to 147 pounds,” he said. “I will get there, but on my time, not on anyone else’s. I’ll be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter soon and I’m open to co-promoting and working with any of the networks.”Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs), Uncrowned’s No. 4 pound-for-pound boxer in the world. has clearly reached breaking point after a frustrating 2026.The WBO super lightweight champion has not fought since beating Teofimo Lopez to claim the title in January. After signing with Zuffa Boxing in July, Stevenson appeared to be entering a new chapter of his career. Instead, he has turned his back on White’s outfit after the company failed to get a big fight over the line for him.For a promotion that has consistently extolled a supposed ability to cut through boxing’s usual red tape, it’s an awkward early setback. Signing one of the sport’s most talented fighters is one thing. Delivering the fights he wants is quite another.White has spent years criticizing boxing’s fragmented promotional landscape. Too many belts, too many competing interests, too many fights that should happen but never do. His pitch was simple: Bring the