“In Shakur’s Zuffa Boxing debut, inevitably you know Shakur’s going to fight Rayo Valenzuela,” Glaser posted on X. “Shakur has been fighting top guys every fight; a break is good. Secondly, Rayo deserves a big fight, he’s legit. Third thing, absolutely guaranteed.”

The prediction carries extra interest because Stevenson has repeatedly shown little enthusiasm for facing Valenzuela. Since defeating Teofimo Lopez in January, Shakur has ruled out numerous proposed opponents while continuing to pursue marquee fights against fellow champions and other elite names.

Valenzuela remains one of the most practical options available. Both fighters are signed to Zuffa Boxing, eliminating promotional barriers that often prevent major fights from being made. A Stevenson-Valenzuela matchup also gives the new company an immediate headliner featuring two recognizable names from its own roster.

Glaser’s prediction is likely to spark another round of debate among boxing fans, many of whom have pushed for the matchup despite Stevenson’s resistance. It also places fresh attention on Shakur, who has consistently maintained that he wants the biggest available fights rather than an in-house assignment viewed as a stepping stone.

If Glaser proves correct, Stevenson’s Zuffa Boxing debut will come against the very opponent he has repeatedly dismissed in recent months.