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Ryan Garcia is back in the column and so are speculations about his next fight. Post his victory against Oscar Duarte, ‘King Ry’, has called out many formidable boxers such as Rolly Romero and Shakur Stevenson. Romero has been vocal about his interest in facing the 25-year-old. However, amidst this potential fight, Terence Crawford weighs in on a fight between Stevenson and Garcia.

Their potential fight is far from being made, and their recent Twitter beef just adds to the anticipation. However, Terence Crawford, the welterweight champion, has reasons to believe that the bout may never take place. Why does he say so? Let’s wait no further and find that out.

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Ryan Garcia vs. Shakur Stevenson; Crawford predicts

Both Garcia and Stevenson are around the same age and sparred with each other during the nascent stages of their career. There is also a significant weight disparity between them at this stage of their career. However, despite the weight advantage, Crawford thinks that Garcia would not face the undefeated fighter and deems Stevenson as a fearful opponent for boxers around his division.

In an interview with Dr. Boxing, he stated, “Ryan is a good kid you know what I mean. Just don’t see him fighting Shakur.” He added, “Ryan wouldn’t take that fight right now. It’s Shakur against everybody. I don’t think nobody would see Shakur in the division. You can say whatever you want, you can say he is boring. All these things about him but I don’t see nobody, just you know, eager to get in the ring with him.” However, Garcia would defer with Crawford, as he welcomes a fight with Stevenson. At least that is what he is letting on.

Garcia calls out Stevenson

After his recent win, in the post-fight conference, ‘King Ry,’ revealed that he welcomes a fight with Stevenson and tagged him as a hater. Reflecting on the same, he stated, “He is just been a hater since the amateurs, for real, and I want to fight him. I would beat his ass. I promise you that.” He remarked that his experience with him sparing suggested that Stevenson was a timid fighter. He added, “I have been in the ring with them. He is cool but he is scared all the time. In a pro fight, it is not going to work.” 

Read more: “We Could Fight Next, Weak A**”: Despite Shoulder Injury, Shakur Stevenson Calls Out Ryan Garcia to Fight at This Weight Class

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Stevenson, on the other hand, has proposed for the fight to take place as long as it is at a catchweight. If the bout does take place, we are curious to know, how do you see it playing out. Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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