Shakur Stevenson Makes His Pick for Tommy Hearns vs Floyd Mayweather

Boxing fans love a good “what if.” Imagine Floyd Mayweather and Tommy Hearns in the same ring. This debate, timeless and captivating, finds new life periodically. Recently, Shawn Porter threw his opinion into the mix. But it’s Shakur Stevenson’s take that stirs the pot anew.

Even Hearns himself has pondered this matchup, offering a strategic breakdown. Yet, he doubts a knockout against Mayweather. Curiously, a duck once predicted the outcome of a major fight. While we lack psychic ducks for this debate, Stevenson’s insights offer the next best thing.

Strategy over power according to Stevenson

Shawn Porter ignited the conversation with a tweet that both challenged and captivated the boxing community. “Man what ya think?” he asked, referencing the hypothetical bout between Floyd Mayweather and Tommy Hearns. The query wasn’t just a throwaway line; it was a deliberate nudge to fans and experts alike to revisit one of boxing’s most enduring debates.

Enter Shakur Stevenson, a voice of the new generation, with a perspective that carries weight. Stevenson responded, weaving his insight into the fabric of the discussion. “Style wise it favors Hit man but I think Floyd would have figured it out 🤷🏾‍♂️,” he tweeted. This succinct assessment encapsulated the nuanced view many hold: Hearns’ power and reach might give him an initial edge, but Mayweather’s strategic brilliance could ultimately prevail.

Porter’s open-ended question and Stevenson’s analytical tweet bridged generations. Hearns’ reach and power against Mayweather’s defensive prowess and ring IQ present a fascinating contrast. But what did Porter himself said about this hypothetical matchup?

The Hitman vs. Floyd Mayweather

Shawn Porter, didn’t hesitate to choose sides in the legendary matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Tommy Hearns. “It is what it is, y’all. ‘Hitman’ takes that,” Porter declared, expressing his belief in Hearns’ superior capabilities. He elaborated on his analysis by saying, “I went back and watched a bit of ‘Hitman’s career… I truly don’t think Tommy was as skillful as you would expect, but he knew what he was doing.”

Porter highlighted Hearns’ lethal combination of power and speed, likening his right hand to Deontay Wilder’s. Despite Mayweather’s defensive genius, Porter suggested that Hearns’ ferocity and physical advantages would ultimately tip the scales in his favor.

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So, what do you think? Would Mayweather’s unparalleled ability to adapt and counter be enough to overcome Hearns’ devastating power and reach? Or would ‘The Hitman’s’ ferocity and tactical right hand deliver a victory against “Money’s” defensive genius? The floor is yours, readers.

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