Rising to the Top
Shakur Stevenson has cemented his place among boxing’s elite after claiming the WBO super-lightweight title with a dominant win over Teofimo Lopez last month. At just 25, Stevenson became the third-youngest four-division champion in history, showcasing skills that have put the entire boxing world on notice. With Terence Crawford retired, discussions are already swirling about whether Stevenson could challenge Oleksandr Usyk or Naoya Inoue for the top pound-for-pound spot.
A Surprising Choice for Rival
Despite his growing fame, Stevenson singled out an unexpected fighter as the only one who matches his level—his close friend and former WBO lightweight champion, Keyshawn Davis. Speaking to Inside The Ring, Stevenson said, “Me and Keyshawn Davis are the best boxers in the sport right now, if you ask me. It’ll never happen, but honestly if you’re asking for the other guy, that’s the guy.” The two have trained and supported each other for years, making their bond strong but ruling out a matchup anytime soon.
Why the Fight Won’t Happen
Davis is currently the WBO’s number one super-lightweight contender, but Stevenson joked it would take a staggering half a billion dollars to make the fight a reality. With Lopez only recently completing a mandatory defense against Arnold Barboza Jr., the WBO is unlikely to order a showdown between Stevenson and Davis in the near future, leaving fans to admire their talent from opposite sides of the ring.
