Terence Crawford has named the struggle he would most wish to see Shakur Stevenson concerned in.
Earlier than hanging up the gloves, Crawford was considered as the most effective pound-for-pound fighters within the sport, due to memorable victories over the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence.
Following Crawford’s retirement in December, many onlookers are tipping Stevenson to observe within the footsteps of his shut good friend and go on to dominate the game for years to return.
Stevenson final fought in January when he claimed a one-sided victory over Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO super-lightweight champion, turning into a four-weight world champion within the course of and exhibiting he’s able to replicating Crawford’s success.
It’s presently unknown who Stevenson is ready to tackle subsequent, however Crawford has made it clear on social media who he want to see his protégé in motion towards, after he was requested which struggle in boxing he desires to see probably the most.
“Shakur vs Tank.”
A conflict between Stevenson and Gervonta Davis has been excessive on the wish-list of boxing followers for a few years, although the latest exercise of ‘Tank’ has left them questioning whether or not it’s ever prone to happen.
Davis hasn’t fought since a controversial majority choice draw towards Lamont Roach in March 2025, and he has subsequently been stripped of his WBA light-weight title.
It has just lately been reported that he’s in superior talks for a return towards former foe Isaac Cruz, and if that involves fruition and ‘Tank’ is victorious, a possible conflict towards Stevenson would nonetheless be one of many greatest fights that may be made in boxing.
