Dan Rafael on Shakur Stevenson LEAVING Zuffa Boxing, Canelo and heavyweight unifications

🥊 Is Zuffa Boxing already facing problems? And what's next for Shakur Stevenson? On this episode of Total Boxing, we're joined by renowned boxing journalist Dan Rafael for an in-depth discussion about boxing's current storylines. From Shakur Stevenson's perhaps not-so surprising departure from Zuffa Boxing to questions surrounding fighter pay, broadcasting deals and the future of heavyweight boxing, we cover a lot of ground. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🥊 Shakur Stevenson Leaves Zuffa Boxing – Dan Rafael explains why the split wasn't a complete surprise, what went wrong behind the scenes, and whether a potential Devin Haney fight is now further away. 💰 Is Zuffa Boxing living up to the hype? – We examine Dana White's promise to judge the promotion after one year, the challenges of securing major fights, and what the future holds for the new boxing venture. 📺 Paramount+ and boxing's big-money gamble – Are the numbers matching the investment? We discuss the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn event, the value of premium boxing broadcasts, and the impact of fighter pay. 💵 Conor Benn's massive payday – What does the reported $15 million payday mean for other boxers, including UFC fighters and elite champions such as Shakur Stevenson? 🇸🇦 Canelo Alvarez and the Saudi Arabia debate – Dan shares his concerns about the timing and location of the planned event, the wider situation surrounding Riyadh, and the questions facing boxing's biggest shows. 🥊 Daniel Dubois and the heavyweight division – Has Dubois established himself as the leading heavyweight behind Oleksandr Usyk? We discuss potential unification fights, Filip Hrgović, and the matchups fans want to see. 🏆 International Boxing Hall of Fame – Dan reveals his pick for induction and explains why he believes three-division world champion Wilfredo Vázquez Sr. deserves greater recognition. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Has Shakur Stevenson made the right decision by walking away from Zuffa Boxing? Is the new promotion delivering the fights fans were promised? And which heavyweight matchup do you want to see next? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe to Total Boxing, and turn on notifications for more boxing interviews, breaking news, expert analysis and the biggest debates in the sport. #Boxing #ShakurStevenson #DanRafael #ZuffaBoxing #CaneloAlvarez #DanielDubois #DevinHaney #BoxingNews #TotalBoxing