Shakur Stevenson remains interested in a fight with Conor Benn, but he hasn’t changed his stance on one key condition.
The former three-division world champion was recently asked about the possibility of facing Benn and reiterated that he would have a 10-pound rehydration clause in place should the fight take place.
“I’ll fight Conor Benn. I want the same 10-pound rehydration clause he put on Eubank. If he agrees to it, we can make the fight happen,” Shakur told the Still 400 – The Mannie & Juvie Show.
Stevenson has held the same position since moving up in weight following his win over Teofimo Lopez earlier this year. At the time, he publicly called for a showdown with Benn, but made it clear that he wanted the British fighter to compete under similar terms to Benn’s fight against Chris Eubank Jr.
“I don’t see why that should be a problem. He made Eubank do it. Why can’t he do it to me?” Shakur said of Benn.
The proposed restriction would limit how much weight Benn can regain after the official weigh-in. Stevenson argued that the clause would help offset the size difference between the two fighters, with Benn competing at welterweight and above for much of his career.
Shakur first raised the idea of ​​a rehydration clause after his win over Teofimo Lopez earlier this year. He went on to mention the condition when discussing a possible fight with Benn.
“If he doesn’t agree to that, then we probably don’t fight.”
Benn has not publicly responded to Stevenson’s latest comments.
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Last updated on 2026/06/06 at 13:45
