Shakur Stevenson faces a challenging decision as the newly crowned WBO super-lightweight champion. The WBC's decision to strip him of his lightweight world title has left him pondering his next move. Stevenson, known for his willingness to take on all comers, must now decide whether to return to 135lbs without a belt, defend his new title at 140lbs, or move up to welterweight. This decision comes as his good friend and former WBO lightweight ruler, Keyshawn Davis, rises as a threat to the super-lightweight throne. Davis, who defeated Jamaine Ortiz in the co-main event, has been installed as the WBO's number one contender in the division. Stevenson initially planned to allow Davis to fight for the belt after his vacation and return to lightweight, but the WBC's decision has disrupted this idea. Stevenson has previously declared he would not fight Davis unless offered an unprecedented $500 million, citing the potential strain on their relationship. However, time is on Stevenson's side, as the WBO is unlikely to order the contest immediately, and Davis is expected to move up to welterweight, challenging WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney.
