Stevenson vs Russell

When is Stevenson vs Russell?

Shakur Stevenson could potentially square off against Gary Antuanne Russell in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).

Stevenson vs Russell stats

Shakur Stevenson would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 25 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Gary Antuanne Russell would make his way to the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Russell would have a massive power advantage over Stevenson, boasting a 89% knockout percentage compared to Stevenson's 44%.

Shakur Stevenson is the younger man by 1 year, at 28 years old.

Russell has a height advantage of 3 inches over Stevenson. This also extends to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Shakur Stevenson and Gary Antuanne Russell fight out of a southpaw stance.

Stevenson is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 5 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 28 days earlier than Russell, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 108 more professional rounds, totaling 190 compared to Russell's 82.

Shakur Stevenson goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at lightweight.

Stevenson vs Russell form

Stevenson remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Teofimo Lopez on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated William Zepeda on July 12, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Josh Padley on February 22, 2025, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Before that, he had won against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Prudential Center, Newark, United States.

He had beaten Edwin De Los Santos on November 16, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Russell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Andy Hiraoka on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Jose Valenzuela on March 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Alberto Puello on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Kent Cruz on August 12, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.

He had defeated Rances Barthelemy on July 30, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Barclays Center, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Shakur Stevenson has been fighting more than Gary Antuanne Russell.

Shakur Stevenson last fought 7 months and 15 days ago, while Gary Antuanne Russell's last outing was 6 months and 25 days ago.

Stevenson's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 30 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 57 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.4 rounds on average.

Russell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 1 month and 16 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Stevenson vs Russell?

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