Get ready for a boxing showdown that's got everyone talking! Shakur Stevenson, the four-division champ, is making waves with his weight class decisions, and it's got the boxing world buzzing.
Stevenson, fresh off an impressive win against Teofimo Lopez, has become a hot topic. His dominance in the super-lightweight division has left many wondering if he's unbeatable. Some suggest a move up to 147lbs might be his only chance at a real challenge. But here's where it gets controversial...
Stevenson has his own ideas. He's willing to take on all comers, but there's a catch. He wants any opponent to agree to a 10lbs rehydration clause. This has sparked debate among fans and experts alike. Who will step up to the plate and accept his terms?
The WBO welterweight champion, Devin Haney, is seen by many as Stevenson's toughest potential opponent. But there are other names in the mix too, like Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn. And this is the part most people miss: Stevenson has a specific weight limit in mind for these fights - a catchweight of 144lbs.
Garcia initially agreed to this limit before his fight with Mario Barrios, but now his father and trainer, Henry Garcia, is insisting on a full 147lbs. Stevenson, however, is standing firm. He's told ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT that going up to 147lbs is a no-go.
"I think they're serious about the fight, but everything has to make business sense. Before Barrios, they were talking 144lbs, and now it's 147lbs. I'm not going up to 147 anytime soon. I see that as my final weight class. I'm only 28, and I don't see myself moving up just yet."
Conor Benn, who's facing Regis Prograis at 150lbs, hasn't commented on a potential 144lb catchweight, but it seems unlikely he'd consider it. And if Stevenson sticks to his guns, a fight with Devin Haney also looks off the table, as Haney has expressed discomfort at weights lower than 147lbs.
So, what's next for Shakur Stevenson? Will he find a worthy opponent at his preferred weight class? Or will he be forced to reconsider his stance? The boxing world awaits with bated breath. What do you think? Should Stevenson stay put or take on the challenge of a weight class move? Let us know in the comments!
