Shakur Stevenson is making waves in the boxing world. With titles in various weight classes and an unbeaten record, his talent is undeniable. However, his match against Edwin De Los Santos left fans wanting more. Despite securing a unanimous victory, the bout lacked the usual excitement, with Stevenson relying heavily on his defensive skills. Transitioning into potential matchups, Stevenson was initially in talks for a showdown with former undisputed champion Devin Haney.
Unfortunately, negotiations hit a roadblock over the purse split. Redirecting his focus, Stevenson aimed for a bout against Vasyl Lomachenko, but that too failed to materialize. It appears that he might be facing off against De Los Santos once again, as he recently made a statement showing interest in the rematch. In the meantime, he remains confident of his skills as apparent through his recent remarks.
Shakur Stevenson boasts about his versatile boxing style
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It appears that his previous close encounter with De Los Santos hasn’t affected his indomitable spirit. Shakur Stevenson made bold claims about his boxing skills as he told fans about how he stands out from other boxers. In his tweet, Stevenson claimed,
“I’m a fighter who can do it all I’m not one dimensional u never know what u gone get wit me…”.Shakur Stevenson also added, “IM GREAT IN THE POCKET IM GREAT ON THE OUTSIDE BOXING.. I can plant my feet and work I can get on my toes also – U never know what I’m gone do but regardless I’m gone get the job done!”. According to Stevenson, he is confident in his ability to take his opponent by surprise through sheer unpredictability. However, it appears as if the fans differ.
Fans are tired of Boxing Politics
One fan critiqued Stevenson’s previous bout, citing a lack of lateral movement and counter punches. He stated, “We seen the Edwin De Los Santos, you backed up straight, rarely laterally, never with a counter punch. It was fighting off the back foot, it was just back stepping. You could hear your corner talk asking you to GO, GO, GO, and counter when backing up. You didn’t do it.”
We seen the Edwin De Los Santos, you backed up straight, rarely laterally, never with a counter punch.
It was fighting off the back foot, it was just back stepping. You could hear your corner talk asking you to GO, GO, GO, and counter when backing up.
You didn't do it.
— D H (@diegomayra) January 10, 2024
Another fan challenged Stevenson to prove his adaptability by facing different styles. He told him, “You can do both based on the fighters you fight let’s see you fight on the inside against tank and fight on the outside against Devin and then make that statement”.
You can do both based on the fighters you fight let’s see you fight on the inside against tank and fight on the outside against Devin and then make that statement
— ryangarciaslefthook (@basementbubba) January 10, 2024
Someone else expressed unwavering support for Stevenson’s potential. He told him, “You’re going to be the best, just keep at it and make the big fights!”.
You’re going to be the best, just keep at it and make the big fights!
— SOLflipsETH (@solflipseth) January 10, 2024
Meanwhile a fan claimed, “always gonna get the job done i hope boxing politics ends someday so you can get the fights you deserve im tired of ppl running from fights…”.
always gonna get the job done i hope boxing politics ends someday so you can get the fights you deserve im tired of ppl running from fights…
— KUMA (@Kuma4King) January 10, 2024
Another fan sarcastically wrote, “Less talking; more actual fighting tweety.”
Less talking; more actual fighting tweety
— Whats_Up_Doc_0814 (@WhatsUpDoc0814) January 10, 2024
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Overall, fans were quick to challenge Stevenson’s claims. Many pointed out his previous fight as they questioned his ability. What do you think about the situation? Do you also find Shakur Stevenson indomitable? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
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