It is likely that Shakur Stevenson will be an underdog in a fight against Gervonta Davis. However, while one must acknowledge Davis’ skills and contribution, the boxer from Newark feels he is deserving of praise and is a threat to the former’s legacy. So, in his latest interview with Cigar Talk, Stevenson highlighted that the perception built around Davis’ knockouts has downplayed his skills. In addition, Shakur also called out an unbeaten Mexican boxer with 27 knockouts!
In his last fight against Artem Harutyunyan, Shakur Stevenson showed excellent defense and vision. Shakur would know Artem’s limits, lean back in proximity, bob and weave, and let his opponent punch the air. His defense and vision were infested with confidence and accuracy. In one word, it was unflinching. So, yes, while Gervonta has the ability to KO his opponents, Stevenson has his defense and IQ.
But, the boxer from Newark complains that in light of Davis’ power, fans underestimate his techniques. “People are blessed with different abilities. He’s blessed with a God-given ability that if he cracks you, nine times out of ten you’re gonna go down. I’m blessed with amazing eyes,” began Shakur Stevenson.
“I can see punches coming my way and get away from them,” added Stevenson on Cigar Talk. “They probably are judging me from a scale of him. At the end of the day, he’s a great fighter, he’s a special fighter, but I’m special in my own right too.”
However, as per the updates available, Shakur Stevenson may not get his hands on Gervonta Davis soon as ‘Tank’ is in the process of sealing a deal with Vasyl Lomachenko. For that reason, Stevenson called out a different opponent.
Shakur Stevenson calls out the third-best Lightweight boxer in the world
The title defense against Artem Harutyunyan was Shakur Stevenson’s last fight with Top Rank Boxing. And he thinks, among others, Mayweather Promotions can be a viable option given they offer him a deal better than the $15 million Top Rank offered the boxer recently. But, while Shakur decides on his next promoter, the boxer is sure about his next opponent. So, on Cigar Talk, he called out the third-best Lightweight as per The Ring Magazine.
“Where is William Zepada? Where is he? That’s the fight we need. We going to keep hyping him up to fight these guys that he’s stopping in three/four rounds because he throwing volume, and nonstop punching these dudes ain’t in the shape that I’ll be in,” said Shakur Stevenson. “If ‘Tank’ gon’ go fight Lomachenko, why can’t I fight maybe the harder fight?”
