Eddie Hearn is making an attempt to signal Shakur Stevenson by pitching him a run in any respect 4 belts at 140 kilos, however the first combat is already hung up on contract phrases. Hearn desires Shakur to begin with Raymond Muratalla, change into undisputed at gentle welterweight, after which transfer as much as 147. Earlier than Hearn can promote Stevenson on the subsequent division, he has to indicate he can get the primary combat signed.
“That is the plan. We’re going to unify the division. Shakur, you’re going to combat Muratalla. You’re going to combat Gary Russell. You’re going to combat Dalton Smith. You’re going to combat Pitbull. You’re going to combat whoever’s the IBF champion. You’re going to be undisputed,” Hearn mentioned to Fighthype.
Since Hearn remains to be courting Stevenson as a free agent, he brazenly admitted that rival promoters might put greater ensures on the desk. Matchroom’s counteroffer depends on maintaining Shakur energetic and delivering the particular matchups that make staying at 140 worthwhile. Dropping large names into the thought offers Stevenson concrete targets to press Hearn on earlier than signing something.
Muratalla is the place the actual skepticism begins. Stevenson has already flagged rehydration clauses as a significant sticking level for that combat. Hearn can promote the dream of changing into undisputed all day, but his very first job is getting each males to comply with a contract they will reside with. If he can’t even get Muratalla signed, the remainder of the names on that checklist appear to be pure bait to shut a promotional deal.
Gary Antuanne Russell, Dalton Smith, and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz would every convey a totally completely different check into the ring, whereas additionally requiring separate negotiations exterior of it. Hearn desires Stevenson to lock in a full tour at 140 kilos, with a transfer to 147 ready on the end line. Finalizing the Muratalla contract is the one factor that can show the remainder of the run is life like.
