Shakur's Free: DAZN and MVP Circling, a $15M Ask and Garcia's Weight Gripe 💰

CONFIRMED. Stevenson says Zuffa let him go: "I requested to be released from Zuffa Boxing. Now, over the weekend, my request has been granted," he said on his YouTube channel (BBC, bbc.com; also ESPN). Zuffa had not commented, per the BBC. Our earlier look at Zuffa's plans for him: on Boxbid. CONFIRMED: the WBO-ordered Stevenson-Muratalla mandatory stands; Kimster has it straight in 174 and 194 and we won't re-report it. The WBO order is here (on Boxbid) and the purse-bid math (on Boxbid).

RUMOR: everything below is free-agency talk. The suitors: Boxing247 writes that "DAZN and MVP are reportedly trying to sign the unbeaten WBO junior welterweight champion, according to Pugboxing," and that "No agreement with DAZN or MVP has been announced" (boxing247.com). IFL TV: "DAZN & MVP are reportedly battling it out for the signature of WBO World Super-Lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson" (x.com).

RUMOR: the number. Boxing247: "There have been reports that Stevenson is seeking $15 million per fight, although the terms of any offer from DAZN or MVP are unknown."

From boxbid.ioWalk Fight CityMake your own boxer, train in the gym and watch fights with fans. Go

Garcia's claim, and only his claim. BoxingScene's summary of its Robert Garcia interview: "Garcia says Shakur was willing to discuss fighting Devin Haney at 145lbs but wanted Muratalla to return to 135lbs, despite his move to 140" (x.com). Stevenson's side hasn't responded that we've seen.

Boxer pages: Shakur Stevenson (on Boxbid), Raymond Muratalla (on Boxbid), Devin Haney (on Boxbid).

Think you know what Shakur's next purse looks like? Play Guess the Purse: on Boxbid.

Rumor-Meter

• Shakur signs with DAZN/MVP: WARM (RUMOR). Two outlets; nothing announced.
• $15M per fight: COLD (RUMOR). "Reports," with no named source.
• Garcia's weight claim: CLAIM. One side's account only.

Would you pay Shakur $15M? Tell us in the Boxbid community. 👀

You didn't hear it from me… 🤫