“F**k Them”: Unbothered By His Haters, Shakur Stevenson Remains Honest About What Matters To Him The Most

The fine line between admiration and criticism can blur, transforming passionate fandom into negativity. Popularity comes with its own set of complications. Shakur Stevenson, the WBO featherweight champion, possesses the qualities to dominate the ring for over a decade, thanks to his profound understanding of the sport, remarkable speed, rigorous training, and notably reserved demeanor, which sets him apart from others. Through the years, Stevenson has seen the masses change color like a chameleon.

The Olympic silver medalist, in a recent interview on Cigar Talk, candidly spoke about how much heed he pays the haters and what really matters to him after all is over. With Stevenson’s fight against Edwin De Los Santos coming close, one might think Stevenson would attempt to lure the fans to his side. However, that is not the case.

Shakur Stevenson believes in having fun with his critics

Host Naji recalled a time when Stevenson was a favorite. Now, however, when he scrolls down his X page, all he finds is users taking shots at him on every issue. This made him wonder if Stevenson had decided to own the role of an antagonist.

Stevenson had the perfect reply ready. Calling himself a ‘family man’, he said that what matters to him is if he can provide for his family. “I see them, hear them, go back and forth with them but f**k them at the end of the day coz it’s really about my family. Like that’s all I care about. I care about feeding my family. I’m straight with my family, my family love me. I’m a family person. I’m a good father,” said Stevenson.

When talking about him antagonizing his critics, Stevenson said, ” I don’t care, I genuinely don’t care. Actually, I enjoy making them mad. I enjoy sitting there and saying things that just get to them. They say sh*t back but f*ck them.”

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On Stevenson’s list of priorities, haters are nowhere to be seen. He even enjoys a little teasing game with them every now and then. It seems Stevenson has cracked the code on how to handle fame.

A father’s sacrifice for his daughter

In a poignant message to his daughter, he shares the pain of leaving her for training, driven by the hope that one day she’ll comprehend his relentless pursuit for success. Despite the emotional struggle, Stevenson embraces his role as ‘Sugar’ in the ring. His heartfelt tweet showcases the untold story of athletes’ sacrifices, making his journey even more inspiring.

Stevenson is fully prepared to face his upcoming challenge as he gears up to fight Edwin De Los Santos for the WBC lightweight title on November 16th. Paying heed to the negativity only invites it into oneself. What do you think of the way Stevenson handles his haters? Do you agree with him? Let us know in the comments below.

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