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 an American professional boxer with world championships in four weight classes (featherweight to junior welterweight). He currently holds the WBO and Ring magazine junior welterweight titles since 2026. Before turning professional, Stevenson represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics, securing a silver medal in the bantamweight division.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: AIBA Junior Male Boxer of the Year

In 2013, Shakur Stevenson was recognized as the AIBA Junior Male Boxer of the Year. He also won gold medals at the Junior World Team Open and the Junior Olympic National Championships in 2013.

2013: AIBA Junior World Championships

In 2013, Shakur Stevenson won the AIBA Junior World Championships, marking a significant achievement in his amateur career.

2014: Youth National Championships

In 2014, Shakur Stevenson won gold medals at the Youth National Championships.

2014: AIBA Youth World Championships and Summer Youth Olympics

In 2014, Shakur Stevenson won the AIBA Youth World Championships and the Summer Youth Olympics, becoming the first American male boxer to win both junior and youth world titles as well as a Youth Olympic gold medal.

2015: Youth National Championships

In 2015, Shakur Stevenson won gold medals at the Youth National Championships.

2016: Rio Olympics

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson became the first 2016 Rio Olympics Team USA male fighter to win a world title.

2016: Silver Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics

In 2016, Shakur Stevenson competed at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and won a silver medal in the bantamweight division. He was the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States at the Olympic Games since Andre Ward won gold in 2004.

October 2019: Won WBO Featherweight Title

In October 2019, Shakur Stevenson defeated Joet Gonzalez to win the vacant WBO featherweight title, securing his first major world title.

November 2023: Won WBC Lightweight Title

In November 2023, Shakur Stevenson captured the vacant WBC lightweight title, becoming the eighth boxer to win an Olympic medal and titles in three different divisions.

July 6, 2024: Stevenson Defends WBC Lightweight Title Against Harutyunyan

On July 6, 2024, Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title against Artem Harutyunyan at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, winning by unanimous decision. This fight marked Stevenson's last bout under Top Rank as his contract was due to expire.

January 2026: Won WBO and Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight Titles

In January 2026, Shakur Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO and Ring magazine junior welterweight titles by unanimous decision, becoming a four-division world champion.