Keith Thurman says Shakur Stevenson should move up in weight. The logic behind his argument is sound.
Stevenson looked impressive sure against Teofimo Lopez but that had been papering over the fact Lopez had been in big decline.
Not that impressive a victory considering Teofimo Lopez is on the slide the last some number of years.
Getting bigger fights might mean moving up in pounds again at some point for Stevenson, some notes on this;
- Thurman called Stevenson a bad matchup for most opponents.
- He described Stevenson as defensively and offensively skilled.
- Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez at junior welterweight.
- Thurman says welterweight is not run by natural welterweights.
- Many fighters moved up, making 147 safe for Stevenson.
- Stevenson’s defense would neutralize Ryan Garcia’s power.
- Moving up brings bigger names and paydays.
- Thurman suggested Garcia target Rolly Romero instead.
- Stevenson’s frame suggests he can compete at welterweight.
- Moving up is the logical next step for his legacy.
Stevenson is massively overrated and has never had the chin really tested at all by a proper puncher, at the end of the day.
Ryan Garcia beat Conor Benn and is a big pay day at 147 pounds and fights against Devin Haney that he avoided, are also there.
Haney even offered a catchweight bout, let’s see the happenings for Stevenson shortly.
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