Why Dana White offered Shakur Stevenson a way out

UFC CEO Dana White said he offered boxer Shakur Stevenson the chance to leave his contract with Zuffa Boxing. The decision ended the partnership between the two sides before the fighter had stepped into the ring for the promotion.

White's statement points to a release process that UFC fighters often request. The promotion executive said such requests are a key issue that affects trust between the club and the athlete.

Zuffa Boxing is a professional boxing promotion founded in partnership by Dana White and Turki Alalshikh. The fact that Stevenson's first fight under this banner never took place stands out when considering the direction of his career.

Later in the report, questions remain about whether Stevenson will sign with a new promotion and how Zuffa Boxing will proceed after the split.