Shakur and Matchroom are done

Seems like Stevenson had an opt out of his contract with Slow Eddie His fight with Zepeda will be promoted by Big Lou DiBella as his new promoter Not sure what to think about this lol “In reporting on the July 12 card with Shakur-Zepeda, a source with knowledge of specifics told me Shakur split from Matchroom. James Prince, his manager, has hired Lou DiBella as his promoter for the event to handle things on their behalf,” said Dan Rafael on X. “He had a two-fight deal with Matchroom, did one, apparently, either side could opt out after the first. Worked out very well for Shakur Stevenson. Gets a mid-7-figure payday with Zepeda that’s mandatory without a purse bid, hires a promoter for a flat fee that will make much less than a promoter that had him under contract would get, and will be a free agent after.” https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/shakur-stevenson-splits-with-matchroom-joins-forces-with-dibella-for-massive-zepeda-payday-in-new-york/290233

Comments (20)

MulaKO

Shakur is not properly served... he was rumored to be signing a contract with the BAYOR corporation, famous for its over the counter drugs, they want to market Shakur as a drug for insomnia. The ad campaign is up and running! "Just one shot of Shakur and you will be out like a light! Shakur comes in two flavors, with no added sugars. " I have said it before will say it again: These fighters could have the world at their fingertips. IF they were willing to fight and IF they took the clue from the Scamming Paul Brothers, ditched any promoters and did all their own promoting on line. Instead? they are getting older every day, avoiding each other perpetually and then assuming some promoter will save them. Good luck on that one as the dwarf Tank is even getting ready to retire. Welcome to today’s boxing

1y ago

ELPacman

Just 25 years ago, fighters would FIGHT. Continue to fight. Get themselves out there, keeping winning, keep making noise. Now they're all sitting around idle waiting to hit lotteries. Such a terrible new landscape but it is the current times. Boxing as a business has never been so clearer, though man I miss the days these guys would just show up, give us a great show and you wanted to see them immediately again. Then you would, and not need to wait nearly a year in between. Heck, remember Corrales-Castillo 1? It ended, everyone was going nuts for a rematch, they made it happen in like 6 months and if any two fighters deserved a longer break, it was them two. Yet they made it happen and obviously it was a mess, but they still did it. Good luck seeing something like that these days. They'll have their first fight, take about 2-3 easy fights in between and then decide they want to have another go at it.

1y ago

billeau2

Shakur will make from 4 to 7 million for his fight with Zepeda Read it on multiple sites Ill try posting it Shakur is not properly served... he was rumored to be signing a contract with the BAYOR corporation, famous for its over the counter drugs, they want to market Shakur as a drug for insomnia. The ad campaign is up and running! "Just one shot of Shakur and you will be out like a light! Shakur comes in two flavors, with no added sugars. " I have said it before will say it again: These fighters could have the world at their fingertips. IF they were willing to fight and IF they took the clue from the Scamming Paul Brothers, ditched any promoters and did all their own promoting on line. Instead? they are getting older every day, avoiding each other perpetually and then assuming some promoter will save them. Good luck on that one as the dwarf Tank is even getting ready to retire.

1y ago

billeau2

That was Devin though, for some reason I thought the discussion was on Shakur, my bad.... Yup it was Hanky! That Messican took his best shot and no doubt would have KO'ed the chinny Hanky if not for the intervention of Hankey's entourage. In an interview later the Messican said "I felt this itch... insect bite then realized it was Hankie hitting me solid!"

1y ago

crimsonfalcon07

That was Devin though, for some reason I thought the discussion was on Shakur, my bad.... Shakur did punch a woman in the parking lot a while back... There's video of that incident.

1y ago

MulaKO

Eddie??? That doesn't seem right, but I'll admit that I definitely have no idea how much Turki is paying these promoters... Shakur will make from 4 to 7 million for his fight with Zepeda Read it on multiple sites Ill try posting it

1y ago

LarryMerchantsBottle

Read somewhere he’ll be making anywhere from 4/7 million $$$ Eddie??? That doesn't seem right, but I'll admit that I definitely have no idea how much Turki is paying these promoters...

1y ago

LarryMerchantsBottle

Was at a fair with some friends and threw the first punch and then his friends jumped the guy Once he heard sirens , was the first to run off The proud lunatic posted a video on a post That was Devin though, for some reason I thought the discussion was on Shakur, my bad....

1y ago

MulaKO

I don't think it's that hard to believe. Shakira isn't really a draw and there's nobody in that weight class to help him become a draw. I really don't think it'd be a big loss for Hearn. If it is then he's absolutely desperate It’s not like he’s gonna lose sleep but obviously money Time and publicity and then getting screwed out of tge Tank fight ( if it happens ) just not a good look for Shakur and for future promoters who would arguably be interested in him

1y ago

MulaKO

1y ago

MulaKO

Really??? What's the story??? Was at a fair with some friends and threw the first punch and then his friends jumped the guy Once he heard sirens , was the first to run off The proud lunatic posted a video on a post

1y ago

Teetotaler23

I see your point, but I believe beating Zepeda and Tank would make him somewhat of a draw. If Eddie stands to make money just by having Shakur fight Zepeda, I'm gonna assume that he's gonna want to get his cut. I'm sure it won't be as much as Shakur makes, but I don't see why it wouldn't be in the hundred thousands. That's still enough money for a man to want to collect. He already turned down a stank fight. Hell the guy turned down a hankey fight. Shakira demands too much money to promote and being a boring fighter. Honestly the guy isn't worth 1mil and that's being generous. idk but shakira isn't a draw and even in jersey he isn't worth it. The rumor 5mil he's getting paid by turki which made him get back on his knees is too much, which I guess is why he got on his knees

1y ago

LarryMerchantsBottle

I don't think it's that hard to believe. Shakira isn't really a draw and there's nobody in that weight class to help him become a draw. I really don't think it'd be a big loss for Hearn. If it is then he's absolutely desperate I see your point, but I believe beating Zepeda and Tank would make him somewhat of a draw. If Eddie stands to make money just by having Shakur fight Zepeda, I'm gonna assume that he's gonna want to get his cut. I'm sure it won't be as much as Shakur makes, but I don't see why it wouldn't be in the hundred thousands. That's still enough money for a man to want to collect.

1y ago

Teetotaler23

That's why I wanted to hear it from Eddie. These promoters sign exclusive contracts with boxers, there ain't no way a promoter would let one of his marquee signings just walk out on a contract without legal ramifications.... I don't think it's that hard to believe. Shakira isn't really a draw and there's nobody in that weight class to help him become a draw. I really don't think it'd be a big loss for Hearn. If it is then he's absolutely desperate

1y ago

LarryMerchantsBottle

I’ve met him before and I think he’s a standup guy I just feel bad for him enduring what’s to come from Shakur Obviously greedy , not loyal and a fughin RaT punching people in the face and then being tge first guy running off And it ain’t gonna get any better Really??? What's the story???

1y ago

MulaKO

Mula, Lou DiBella has always been a stand up guy. Promoter, executive at HBO, etc.. Maybe he can make some better things happen for Shakur. I’ve met him before and I think he’s a standup guy I just feel bad for him enduring what’s to come from Shakur Obviously greedy , not loyal and a fughin RaT punching people in the face and then being tge first guy running off And it ain’t gonna get any better

1y ago

LarryMerchantsBottle

Just read an article where Eddie has denied Shakur is leaving matchroom because of the iron clad contract. That's why I wanted to hear it from Eddie. These promoters sign exclusive contracts with boxers, there ain't no way a promoter would let one of his marquee signings just walk out on a contract without legal ramifications....

1y ago

El_Mero

Just read an article where Eddie has denied Shakur is leaving matchroom because of the iron clad contract.

1y ago

JQside

I'm simply reminding you not to post BS. You just make things up and expect people to believe it. Clowns like you shouldn't be allowed on the internet. Remember: You were wrong about Crawford being with Matchroom. You were wrong about Matchroom being the only Promotion with direct access to Turki. You were wrong about Crawford/Madrimov being promoted by Matchroom. WRONG WRONG WRONG Look at this guy he completely made up something that was not in the post he quoted.

1y ago

M312

Don't know what you're still babbling about man. You agreed with me already, promoters are middlemen, which is the gist in the post you quoted. I ask you a question who promoted the Madrimov vs Crawford and your answer was Riyadh Season. Haha... your fact-checking ability is second to none man. I'm simply reminding you not to post BS. You just make things up and expect people to believe it. Clowns like you shouldn't be allowed on the internet. Remember: You were wrong about Crawford being with Matchroom. You were wrong about Matchroom being the only Promotion with direct access to Turki. You were wrong about Crawford/Madrimov being promoted by Matchroom. WRONG WRONG WRONG

1y ago