Shakur Stevenson claiming he is the best boxer on the planet or near that at this point is simply not correct.
The American had a solid points victory over a faded Teofimo Lopez at 140 pounds last time out.
And a solid victory over Zepeda of Mexico, but boxing legend and multi-division champion from America James Toney has slammed him for avoiding fights.
He has rubbished his pound for pound claims.
He is right to rubbish him being number one pound for pound at this point due to:
- “What has he done?” – Toney’s main point: Stevenson’s resume doesn’t back up his ranking.
- Avoids top names – Hasn’t fought Devin Haney or Gervonta Davis, the real tests at his weight.
- Uses weight advantages – Demands catchweights and rehydration clauses to physically outmatch opponents.
- Avoids fair fights – Won’t step in with top guys on even terms.
- Toney set a different standard – He, Roy Jones, and Hagler fought anyone, anywhere, no excuses.
- Toney moved up to heavyweight – Fought bigger men at their weight, never asked them to drain down.
- Picks opponents carefully – Showed interest in Lamont Roach before Zepeda dominated him.
- Dodges the real criticism – Stevenson says he’s “building his own legacy,” but that misses the point about fight quality.
- Titles aren’t enough – Belts in multiple divisions mean less without big-name wins.
- P4P ranking is inflated – Beating Teofimo The Takeover Lopez doesn’t justify a top-3 spot without facing the elite.
The above speaks for itself on Shakur Stevenson.
Maybe he might have interest in moving to 147 pounds to fight Rolly Rolando Romero if he defeats Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night ahead.
All in all, still a lot to prove, has Stevenson.
His nickname Shakur Fearless Stevenson has a lot to live up to at the moment, he has not proved it yet, far from it.
Fight a dangerous fight not demanding a rehydration clause first.
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