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All the promotions out there interested in Shakur Stevenson, listen carefully to what the boxer from Newark has to say! Do not approach the 27-year-old until and unless you have the options he is looking for. Meanwhile, Stevenson continued pursuing a fight against the third-best Lightweight boxer per The Ring Magazine!

Despite the recent criticism his boxing has suffered, the young lion is hungry and only “big fights” can satisfy his hunger. In recent times, jeering at Stevenson’s desire to land “big fights,” Teofimo Lopez called the boxer “big-headed.” However, Shakur is adamant about sharing the ring with the stars although Tim Bradley Jr., Ryan Garcia, and Lopez disapprove of Stevenson’s latest performances.

A lot of people want to criticize me and give their opinion on me,” said Shakur Stevenson who is currently a free agent. In his reply to how he felt about so many promotions including Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy showing interest in him, Shakur added, “I love seeing everybody is out after me. I can’t wait to see who’s got the best options for me.

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And regarding his expectations from the promotions, the 27-year-old said, “I want big fights. There are a lot of big-name fighters out there. William Zepeda, Gervonta Davis, Lomachenko. I want the biggest and the best fights available.

Since this is not the first time Shakur uttered Zepeda’s name, he was asked what he thought of Zepeda as a fighter.

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Shakur Stevenson eyeing a Saudi card?

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Can Shakur Stevenson handle the heat against Gervonta Davis, or is he biting off more than he can chew?

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Lately on Cigar Talk, Shakur Stevenson spoke about The Ring Magazine’s third-best Lightweight boxer, William Zepeda. Since Gervonta Davis was moving on with Vasyl Lomachenko, Shakur wanted to lay his hands on Zepeda who has been throwing volumes and stopping opponents in three/four rounds. What did Shakur think of William Zepeda as a boxer? “Hell of a fighter,” he answered.

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I don’t think I’ve ever been in the ring with a professional fighter like that. Throws a bunch of punches, he’s great with his own style. But, a guy like that would bring the best out of me,” he added. In this context, Shakur was asked if he would like to fight on a “Saudi card.” “I would love it. Next time we’re there, we gon’ put a show for everybody,” Shakur Stevenson responded.

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With that said, would you like to see Shakur against Davis, Lomachenko, and Zepeda? Which company does he need to sign with? Let us know in the comments below.

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