Just at the age of 26, Shakur Stevenson boasts a flawless 20-0 record and has his name known throughout the boxing world. However, his rise to the top was somehow foreseeable, even from his early appearance at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Even though the boxer ended up falling short in the finals, his performance won the hearts of many boxing enthusiasts. Moreover, it was his getting emotional during the post-fight that touched the hearts of many. However, recently the boxer was being trolled by the American YouTuber and TikTok star ‘Deen the Great’ as he shared Shakur’s 2016 clip showing him crying after his 2016 Olympic loss.

And ever since he transitioned to the professional scene back in 2017, he has never looked back. Even though Stevenson had lost against Robeisy Ramirez in the finals, losing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he became a champion in both featherweight and super featherweight categories. Interestingly, he is now planning to make his presence known in the lightweight category as well. This may be the reason why the YouTuber’s trolling might have been a little too much for Stevenson who wasted no ammo in hitting back at the influencer boxer. So what did the former champion reply to the social media influencer?

Shakur Stevenson pulls out the Floyd Mayweather card while firing back

At just 19 years old, Floyd Mayweather effortlessly advanced to the featherweight semi-finals in Atlanta during the 1996 Olympics. The tournament took an unexpected turn for Mayweather when he faced Bulgarian Serafiv Todorov in a match he seemingly dominated. Despite the referee initially raising Mayweather’s hand, the decision shockingly went against him, prompting boos from the audience. Struggling to articulate his feelings in the post-fight interview, Mayweather expressed his belief in winning the bout, hinting at potential preferential treatment for his opponent.

Overwhelmed by emotion, Mayweather, a devastated prodigy, shed tears on questioning the fairness of the judgment. He stated, “I felt I won the fight.” So while the YouTuber Deen the Great took shots at Stevenson for crying after the loss, ‘Sugar’ simply shared the image of a teary-eyed Mayweather crying after his loss.

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In the caption, he wrote, “Only the greats can possess those feelings’ a YouTube(r) will never understand.. Catch me on Thursday lil dude so I can show u what REAL boxing look like.” The boxer boastfully challenged the influencer boxer and proudly remarked upon the difference that exists between them.

Tarver shares his admiration for Gervonta Davis and Stevenson

Former world champion Antonio Tarver expresses admiration for undefeated fighters Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Davis experienced a notable year, starting with a victory over Hector Luis Garcia in January and a subsequent knockout against Ryan Garcia in April, generating over a million pay-per-view buys. Despite legal issues causing a pause, plans for Davis to return in early 2024 are already in motion.

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Tarver commended Davis, noting his cultural impact, and urged him to face significant opponents to solidify his legacy. Tarver emphasized the importance of taking risks in boxing, asserting that facing formidable opponents defines a fighter’s stature.

Looking ahead, Tarver envisioned a potential clash between Davis and Stevenson, seeing them as future megastars. He believes the winner of such a matchup would achieve legendary status in the sport. While acknowledging the fight as premature, Tarver anticipated it evolving into a historic moment, making the winner an instant legend and the greatest of his generation.

What are your thoughts about Stevenson comparing him breaking down to Mayweather’s? Also, what do you think about Tarvers’ words of respect towards Davis and Stevenson? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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