It is always a sight to behold when boxers take on other boxers above their weight class. Similarly, fans went berserk when they saw the unified super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson sparring against heavyweight fighter Jared Anderson. Shakur Stevenson [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-579365972.jpg]COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – May 25: Team USA boxer Shakur Stevenson hits the bag during a demonstration at the U.S. Olympic Training Center May 25, 2016. Stevenson had sensors in his gloves that contained 3-d accelerometers and 3-d gyroscopes that measured frequency, force and effort exerted. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Training footage on YouTube shows Stevenson trading blows with Anderson, who is significantly bigger than him. The fans were quick to share their views about it. FANS REACT TO SHAKUR STEVENSON TAKING ON A HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTER FightHype [https://www.youtube.com/c/fighthype] uploaded a video in which 130-pound Shakur Stevenson was going toe to toe against 240-pound heavyweight boxer Jared Anderson. In the sparring footage, Stevenson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/shakur-stevenson/] could be seen punching, ducking, and blocking Anderson. Following the upload, fans were in awe of the super featherweight champion. One fan complimented his boxing fundamentals in the comments section, as he said, “Shakur has the best fundamentals in boxing. Lovely left hand he landed.” Furthermore, they also claimed that Stevenson will “dominate everyone at 135.” However, not everyone was impressed by Stevenson. Some fans claimed that this exercise was a waste of time. As they said, “This ain’t gone do nothing to help him against those smaller quicker guys Imao this is pointless.” READ MORE: “Addiction Will Stay With Me for Life”: Tyson Fury Makes Appalling Revelations [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-addiction-will-stay-with-me-for-life-tyson-fury-makes-appalling-revelations/] Additionally, one fan hilariously claimed that Anderson mocked Stevenson by wearing headgear for him. He said, “You know Jared reality respects shakur boxing skills cause he put the head gear on for his little a**.” WHAT HAPPENED IN SHAKUR STEVENSON’S LAST FIGHT? The last time Stevenson stepped inside the squared circle was against Oscar Valdez for the super featherweight unification bout on April 30, 2022. This fight had the entire boxing world on its feet. Moreover, the American dominated Valdez [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/oscar-valdez/] throughout the fight, and became the unified super featherweight champion via decision. Additionally, Stevenson delivered the first loss of Valdez’s career and extended his own record to 18-0 [https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/790719]. WATCH THIS STORY: 5 Fighters Who Have A Chance of Beating Jake Paul [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/boxing-news-5-fighters-who-have-a-chance-of-beating-jake-paul/] What do you think about Shakur Stevenson sparring against heavyweight boxer Jared Anderson? Let us know in the comments below.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson or as he’s better known, Shakur Stevenson is a 23-year-old American professional boxer. He is a former WBO featherweight <a href="https://www.espn.in/boxing/story/_/id/27938226/shakur-stevenson-rolls-joet-gonzalez-claim-vacant-belt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">champion</a> and is ranked #1 on <a href="https://www.wboboxing.com/wp-content/themes/wbo/pdf.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WBO</a> and #2 <a href="https://wbcboxing.com/en/superfeatherweight/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WBC</a> super featherweight rankings.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Stevenson is also a former U.S. Olympian and Silver <a href="https://dev.reignoftroy.com/2016/08/20/shakur-stevenson-shows-class-in-claiming-olympic-silver/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medalist</a>. He goes by the nickname ‘Fearless’.</p>


[caption id="attachment_471289" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-471289 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-889122412.jpg" alt="Shakur Stevenson in the ring" width="1920" height="1323" /> NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Shakur Stevenson celebrates his TKO win against Oscar Mendoza in their Featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">His boxing career <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/usa-boxing/athletes/shakur-stevenson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">began</a> at the early age of 5 under the tutelage of his grandfather. Stevenson is the oldest of 9 siblings and the only boxer in the household. He has had over 140 <a href="https://www.toprank.com/all-fighters/shakur-stevenson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">amateur fights</a> and only 13 losses.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In that time, in the amateur scene, Shakur Stevenson won a plethora of titles. He won gold at the 2013 Uman Liberation Junior Tournament, while also securing gold in the World Junior Championships in Ukraine.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In 2014, he won gold in the Youth World Championships, gold in the Ringside World tournament, and gold in the Youth Olympic Games.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In 2015, Stevenson won the U.S. Youth National championships. A year later, he won the U.S. Olympic Qualifiers and represented his country at the Olympics. He won the Silver medal in Rio.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His professional career started in 2017 when he <a href="https://www.espn.in/boxing/story/_/id/18656079/top-rank-signs-shakur-stevenson-19-high-hopes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signed</a> with Top Rank. The ‘Fearless’ has since gone on to have 15 professional fights. In that time has won one world title. This title victory came in 2019 when he became WBO featherweight champion of the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">2021 promises to be the year when Stevenson puts the world on notice. He has promised to become a super featherweight champion and has even teased a move to lightweight.</p>




<strong>READ: </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/shakur-stevenson-the-next-floyd-mayweather/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Shakur Stevenson – The Next Floyd Mayweather?</strong></a>


<h2 style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson: Record  2021</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Stevenson’s stats stand at an impeccable<a href="https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/790719" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 15-0</a> with 8 of those coming by way of knockout. This gives the young fighter a 53.33% knockout rate. His <a href="https://boxrec.com/en/event/746735/2144909" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">debut</a> came in 2016 against Edgar Brito, and he has not looked back since.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His most memorable fight, other than his Olympic final, was his first world title fight against Joet Gonzalez. In his last fight, he beat Toka Kahn Clary.</p>


[caption id="attachment_471287" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-471287 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-592322146.jpg" alt="Shakur Stevenson with Olympic silver" width="1920" height="1280" /> RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Silver medalist Shakur Stevenson of the United States poses during the medal ceremony for the Men's Bantam (56kg) on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 6 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">The undefeated fighter has also had other famous fights like his victories over Viorel Simion and Christopher Diaz.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson: Foundation and Charity</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Despite only being 23-years-old, 'Fearless' has done his fair share of charity. He set up <a href="https://www.stevensonmosesboxingforlife.org/ringside" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stevenson &amp; Moses Boxing for Life</a> along with Hall of fame boxing coach Wali Moses.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The aim of the organization is to promote boxing as a tool of discipline among kids of the area. He was even part of the opening event in which fans could get to have a conversation with Stevenson.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson is also regularly <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUB9dpBMaH/?igshid=15jfwapgis4pe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">seen</a> giving food and supplies to the people, as he believes they make him who he is.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson: Net Worth 2021</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">According to <a href="https://www.sportekz.com/boxing/shakur-stevenson-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sportekz.com</a>, Stevenson is worth around $970,000. He earns his money primarily through boxing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In his last fight against Felix Caraballo, he earned a reported $450,000. Other earnings include $150,000 for his title fight against Joet Gonzalez.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His net worth is bound to go up in 2021 as his stock has risen leaps and bounds.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Shakur Stevenson: Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Ahead of the Olympics in Rio, Shakur Stevenson was picked by <a href="https://adland.tv/adnews/powerade-shakur-stevenson-us-olympic-hopeful-2016-15-usa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Powerade</a> for one of their campaigns.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Shakur Stevenson?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://instagram.com/shakurstevenson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/shakurstevenson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></p>

<table class=" aligncenter">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="151">Age</td>
<td width="189">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Reach</td>
<td width="189">68”</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Height</td>
<td width="189">5’8”</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Weight</td>
<td width="189">126 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Marital Status</td>
<td width="189">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Spouse/Partner</td>
<td width="189">Jajaira Gonzalez</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Address/Residence</td>
<td width="189">Alexandria, Virginia, USA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Nationality</td>
<td width="189">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Endorsement</td>
<td width="189">Powerade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Net Worth</td>
<td width="189">$970,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Birthdate</td>
<td width="189">1997/06/28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Record</td>
<td width="189">15-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Achievements</td>
<td width="189">Former IBF Inter-Continental featherweight champion, Former WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion, Former WBO NABO featherweight champion, Former WBO world featherweight champion.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">Nickname</td>
<td width="189">‘Fearless’</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Shakur Stevenson

Shakur Stevenson 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Ash-Shakur Nafi-Shahid Stevenson or as he’s better known, Shakur Stevenson is a 23-year-old American professional boxer. He is a former WBO featherweight champion and is ranked #1 on WBO and #2 WBC super featherweight rankings. Stevenson is also a former U.S. Olympian and Silver medalist. He goes by the nickname ‘Fearless’. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; DECEMBER 09: Shakur Stevenson celebrates his TKO win against Oscar Mendoza in their Featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) His boxing career began at the early age of 5 under the tutelage of his grandfather. Stevenson is the oldest of 9 siblings and the only boxer in the household. He has had over 140 amateur fights and only 13 losses. In that time, in the amateur scene, Shakur Stevenson won a plethora of titles. He won gold at the 2013 Uman Liberation Junior Tournament, while also securing gold in the World Junior Championships in Ukraine. In 2014, he won gold in the Youth World Championships, gold in the Ringside World tournament, and gold in the Youth Olympic Games. In 2015, Stevenson won the U.S. Youth National championships. A year later, he won the U.S. Olympic Qualifiers and represented his country at the Olympics. He won the Silver medal in Rio. His professional career started in 2017 when he signed with Top Rank. The ‘Fearless’ has since gone on to have 15 professional fights. In that time has won one world title. This title victory came in 2019 when he became WBO featherweight champion of the world. 2021 promises to be the year when Stevenson puts the world on notice. He has promised to become a super featherweight champion and has even teased a move to lightweight. READ: Shakur Stevenson – The Next Floyd Mayweather? Shakur Stevenson: Record  2021 Stevenson’s stats stand at an impeccable 15-0 with 8 of those coming by way of knockout. This gives the young fighter a 53.33% knockout rate. His debut came in 2016 against Edgar Brito, and he has not looked back since. His most memorable fight, other than his Olympic final, was his first world title fight against Joet Gonzalez. In his last fight, he beat Toka Kahn Clary. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL &#8211; AUGUST 20: Silver medalist Shakur Stevenson of the United States poses during the medal ceremony for the Men&#8217;s Bantam (56kg) on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro &#8211; Pavilion 6 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) The undefeated fighter has also had other famous fights like his victories over Viorel Simion and Christopher Diaz. Shakur Stevenson: Foundation and Charity Despite only being 23-years-old, &#8216;Fearless&#8217; has done his fair share of charity. He set up Stevenson &amp; Moses Boxing for Life along with Hall of fame boxing coach Wali Moses. The aim of the organization is to promote boxing as a tool of discipline among kids of the area. He was even part of the opening event in which fans could get to have a conversation with Stevenson. Shakur Stevenson is also regularly seen giving food and supplies to the people, as he believes they make him who he is. Shakur Stevenson: Net Worth 2021 According to Sportekz.com, Stevenson is worth around $970,000. He earns his money primarily through boxing. In his last fight against Felix Caraballo, he earned a reported $450,000. Other earnings include $150,000 for his title fight against Joet Gonzalez. His net worth is bound to go up in 2021 as his stock has risen leaps and bounds. Shakur Stevenson: Endorsements Ahead of the Olympics in Rio, Shakur Stevenson was picked by Powerade for one of their campaigns. How to contact Shakur Stevenson? Instagram, Twitter  Age 23  Reach 68”  Height 5’8”  Weight 126 lbs  Marital Status Unmarried  Spouse/Partner Jajaira Gonzalez  Address/Residence Alexandria, Virginia, USA  Nationality American  Endorsement Powerade  Net Worth $970,000  Birthdate 1997/06/28  Record 15-0  Achievements Former IBF Inter-Continental featherweight champion, Former WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion, Former WBO NABO featherweight champion, Former WBO world featherweight champion.  Nickname ‘Fearless’

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