“Did Not Come This Far Just to Break Down and Lose”: Shakur Stevenson Shares Bold Message by Denzel Washington in Recently-Shared Clip

After defending his unified featherweight status against Robson Conceicao, Shakur Stevenson moved up to 135 lbs. In his first fight in the lightweight category, the southpaw boxer faced Shuichiro Yoshinho. Following a dominating victory over Yoshinho in April, Stevenson will now face Edwin De Los Santos with the WBC lightweight title on the line. As a result, there is a chance that the 26-year-old will become a three-division world champion in only his second fight at 135lbs.

In this context, ahead of his big fight with Edwin on November 16th, Shakur referred to an iconic line by Denzel Washington. In doing so, he expressed what strongly he felt inside. Here is what happened.

Shakur Stevenson refers to an iconic scene from Remember the Titans (200) ahead of WBC lightweight fight

After 67 amateur fights of which 61 he won, Shakur Steveson made his professional debut in 2017. Following back-to-back stunning wins, he faced one of the biggest challenges when he squared off against Oscar Valdez last year in April. However, he outboxed Valdez and dominated the Mexican boxer in the ring. At this, Stevenson feels he has come far in the sport and there is only one option for him – win. Likewise, the boxer alluded to Denzel Washington from Remember the Titans.

In the mentioned film, Washington portrayed the role of Herman Boone, a high school football coach. And in the scene that Stevenson shared in one of his Instagram stories, Boone is seen delivering the following line to one of his pupils: “We did not come this far to just break down and lose now. I’m a winner, I’m going to win.”

Well, for those who still have doubts, the message is clear. Stevenson is confident that he will win the fight against Edwin and become a three-division world champion. In this context, it is also imperative that we explore what Shakur thinks of Edwin.

Shakur wants to put on a “great performance” against Edwin

According to Stevenson, Edwin is “a good fighter” who will come to fight. Likewise, Shakur gave credit to his opponent for taking the bout against him. In his own language, when other boxers “ran from it,” Edwin stepped in. However, Shakur, who calls himself “the biggest boogeyman in boxing,” is confident that he will impress spectators with his performance against Edwin in the ring.

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“I’m the biggest boogeyman in boxing, and on November 16, the world will see why when I put on another great performance for the fans. Come out to T-Mobile Arena or tune in to ESPN and watch me become a three-division world champion,” said Stevenson. With that said, it is safe to admit that we can’t wait to see Shakur return to the ring. However, do you think he will defeat Edwin and become a three-division champion? Let us know in the comments.

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