“Stevenson needs megafights”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
After that, British Joe Cordin had to become the rival of the American. However, shortly before the meeting, the injury was squeak – he damaged his hand during sparring and needed recovery. Finally, the debut with a new promoter for American, which is Matchroom Boxing Eddie Hirna, happened.
Not without adventure. Instead of American Floyd Skofield against Shakur, British Josh Padley came out – a boxer who agreed to fight four days before the duel due to Skofield’s illness.
Stevenson spent a calm, but not as confident fight as he would like. He beat the British nine rounds, and he did not fall. However, Shakur, with a injured hand, still found a way to victory – broke his opponent’s torso, forcing him to capitulate.
It is expected that Stevenson will hold louder battles, because he had not truly the top rivals. In essence, there were no such lightweight. So who can become a further opponent of Shakura?
It should be noted at once that Kayshon Davis’s Lightweight Weight Champion, which recently won the title victory over Denis Berinchik, will definitely not be. According to Shakur, they have long been friends and trained together, so they will not be able and will not want to fight against each other.
Vasily Lomachenko Ukraine
37 years old
IBF and IBO champion in lightweight
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Vasily Lomachenko But Lomachenko is an interesting option for all champions. Once a dominant champion, now a boxer, which is even unclear whether he will return to the ring. According to Egis Klimas, Lomachenko is now being treated. He has a injured back, and what happens next is unknown.
Lomachenko looked good in the previous duel when George Cambososos won. However, the level of the Australian is such that Basil had to win him in ten cases out of ten. But Kayshen, Jervont or Shakur is another thing. Overall and young Americans want to get his name in their record and take possession of his belts. And Stevenson himself has been calling a Ukrainian for a long time.
Jervont Davis USA
30 years
WBA champion in lightweight
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine This is perhaps the most desirable lightweight fight at the moment. The confrontation that has everything is necessary for success. See for yourself. Young American cars. Boxers that are at the peak and popularity. Both are invincible, have excellent ratings and completely different styles.
Too much this match is discussed in the context of the last victories of both fighters. Jervont beats efficiently and spectacularly knocks opponents. Shakur has been working more on equipment and defense in recent years. At the same time, the level of rivals both raises questions. The opposition is not bad, but it is not as strong as expected of such fighters.
However, both want big money. It is a giant battle, and fees should be appropriate. However, Jervont Davis conflicts with Turkey Al Ash-Sheikh, who cooperates with Stevenson. So it will not be easy to negotiate.
William Seped Mexico
28 years old
WBC Temporary Lightweight WBC Champion
Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. William Sepeda (left) This option is one of the most likely. The first reason – to negotiate with other champions will not be easy. Lomachenko does not want to meet the Shakur now, Jervont wants to dictate the conditions, but his capabilities are limited.
Stevenson and seped confrontation has been discussed since 2024. Eddie Hirn and Oscar de La Hoya – promoters of fighters – say they are ready to organize a duel between their athletes.
This meeting can also help seped against Tevin Farmer. As the experienced but uncomfortable Farmer showed, William can be boxed. Shakur is even more technical and uncomfortable.
The only point is the state of health of the Shakura. In fact, you will not go with one hand. Too, when the opponent is so aggressive and persistent in attack as a seped. It should be stopped and rigidly counterattack. Will Stevenson be able to do this with a injured hand? A huge question.
However, the match will certainly be great. It is a collision of styles that will be terribly interesting to watch.