Bob Arum's Top Rank and Antonio Leonard Productions have managed to sign 19 year old 2016 Olympic silver medalist Shakur Stevenson. Stevenson looked set for gold in the Rio summer games, breezing though the competition before losing a controversial split decision in the bantamweight final to 2012 flyweight champion Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba. Ramirez appeared to have took the first session, with Stevenson levelling the score in the second, at the conclusion of a close final round, two judges opted in favour of the Cuban, leaving Shakur a runner up by the slimmest of margins..
The highly touted Stevenson's signing is a huge catch, his current management team comprises of Andre Ward and James Prince along with attorney Josh Dubin. Shakur recently managed to make Forbes magazines '30 Under 30' in the Sports category, the only boxer to do so.. Stevenson will look to make his pro debut in the featherweight division. The New Jersey native was recently inspired by close friend Gervonta Davis, who picked up the IBF super featherweight title at aged 22 in just 17 pro fights.. details of Stevenson's pro debut will be announced nearer the time..
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