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Stevenson undergoes surgery, fight with Cordina is off

WBC World lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson (22-0) sustained a hand injury and had to undergo an immediate surgery.

His scheduled title defense on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, against Joe Cordina (17-1) is off.

Stevenson was supposed to defend title in undercard of Dmitri Bivol – Artur Beterbiev undisputed light-heavyweight title fight.

Stevenson is expected to return in ring early next year.

“Due to a hand injury sustained by Shakur Stevenson, he is unable to compete against Joe Cordina on Bivol – Beterbiev undercard at upcoming Riyadh Season event on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The WBC World Lightweight Champion has undergone immediate surgery. After a successful period of recovery, Stevenson is set to return in early 2025”, Matchroom said.