“My IQ Is Way Too High for Y’all“: Shakur Stevenson Lashes Out at Haters With Facts About His Performance Against Edwin De Los Santos

In a recent self-reflection, boxing prodigy Shakur Stevenson left no room for doubt as he dissected his own performance against Edwin De Los Santos. Despite claiming the WBC world lightweight title, Stevenson found himself in a storm of criticism and disappointment.

Stevenson’s lackluster performance against De Los Santos in Las Vegas, resulting in a unanimous decision victory, failed to impress fans. Now, the young pugilist, known for his speed, finesse, and undeniable talent, dissected his fight and wrote about it at some length.

Shakur Stevenson has moved beyond self-pity

‘Sugar’s statement on his Instagram stories seemed to have touched upon a sore spot for him currently. Resounding like a thunderous jab, Shakur Stevenson struck directly at the heart of his critics and detractors, who dared to question his abilities. The 24-year-old didn’t mince words; he declared boldly, “Lemme stop letting casual fans get in my head that [expletive] couldn’t touch me wit one hand.”

The assertion of boxing on the highest level with just one hand is indeed a testament to Stevenson’s unparalleled skill. “Being able to control a really good fighter with one hand is crazy,” Stevenson emphasized. Stevenson’s confidence was unshakable as he declared, “a Testament to how great I truly I am [expletive] not FW me on my worst day.”

The unwavering self-assurance painted a picture of a fighter who not only believes in his abilities but revels in proving the doubters wrong. “My IQ Is Way Too High For Y’all (Most people don’t know sh*t about boxing),” wrote Stevenson, echoing his sentiment about the casual fans attempting to critique his abilities. As the boxing world anticipates his next move, one certainty prevails–Stevenson’s journey unfurls with a narrative of resilience, skill, and an unwavering belief in his own greatness.

From Apology to Rebuttal After a Criticized Bout

The fight, labeled as boring, showcased Stevenson’s elusive style but failed to translate into an engaging spectacle. Even De Los Santos, Stevenson’s opponent, voiced his frustration after their bout, stating, “I came to fight. He came for a track meet.” However, in a subsequent story post, Stevenson seems to want to move on from what has been deemed by critics as lackluster, disappointing, and boring. “Argue wit yo momma about it I’m smoking your fav fighters when the time come #ChasingGreatnesss,” wrote the 26-year-old in another Instagram story next to the earlier one.

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Despite the victory, Stevenson’s apology and the acknowledgment of a “bad performance” were seen by fans as a way of him accepting his subpar performance. With the recent post, the contrasting narratives of securing a title but apologizing, and then attempting to move on, reveal layers of complexity to Stevenson’s journey as well as his thought process.

So what is next for the Lightweight champ? Tell us in the comments below.

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