Muratalla Targets Stevenson at 140 | Boxing News

Raymond Muratalla, IBF lightweight champ, is pivoting to 140 pounds to avoid the brutal weight-cutting toll—and he’s eyeing a blockbuster showdown with Shakur Stevenson. With trainer Robert Garcia backing the move, Muratalla sees the extra five pounds as a strength advantage against the four-division champ. Though Stevenson holds titles at 140 and remains ranked high at 135, Muratalla’s hunger for the fight is real—and Garcia warns it won’t be easy. This bold step signals Muratalla’s ambition to test himself against elite competition in the junior welterweight division. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47cde49a83797103