Shakur Stevenson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Shakur Stevenson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Shakur Stevenson is a highly accomplished American professional boxer, recognized for winning world championships across three weight divisions, from featherweight to lightweight, including the WBC lightweight title in 2023. His boxing career began with a notable amateur stint, highlighted by winning a silver medal in the bantamweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics representing the United States. Stevenson's skill and achievements have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary boxing.

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2016: 2016 Summer Olympics

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson represented the United States at the Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the bantamweight division.

2016: Silver Medal at Rio Olympics

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, losing to Robeisy Ramírez in the gold medal match, and was the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States.

June 18, 2019: Deal Reached to Drop Charges

On June 18, 2019, Shakur Stevenson reached an agreement to have the misdemeanor battery charges against him dropped after completing one year of probation and 50 hours of community service. He had also already covered the medical expenses of the victims involved in the altercation.

April 8, 2023: Defeated Shuichiro Yoshino

On April 8, 2023, Shakur Stevenson defeated Shuichiro Yoshino via sixth-round technical knockout at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, earning a shot at the WBC lightweight title.