Shakur Stevenson is a generational talent. The superstar in the making is no stranger to accomplishments in the sport of boxing. As an 18 year old, he was the highest medaling male boxer at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro, winning a Silver medal. From then on Stevenson has already become a two division World Champion at Featherweight and Super Featherweight, with his sights set on being at the top of Boxing’s pound for pound list, further championships, and being recognized as one Boxing’s all-time greats. The young star is a native of Newark, NJ and is dedicated to inspiring his community, carrying that sentiment with him throughout all of his greatest aspirations.⁠

“I think the most Newark thing about me is that I represent my city the way that I do.” If you’re from Newark, you’re going to represent Newark. … I put my city on my back. I represent us no matter wherever I go.”