Shakur Stevenson: 'I Picked Him Apart' After López Clinic as Benn Crashes Ring
Shakur Stevenson hailed his dominant victory over Teófimo López at Madison Square Garden as the culmination of years of hard work and preparation, describing the win as a defining moment in his career. The 28-year-old American outboxed the durable champion over 12 rounds to become a four-division world champion, silencing critics who questioned whether he had what it takes to join the sport's elite.
Stevenson credited discipline, physical preparation, and extensive film study for his success, saying that he was in control from the outset. "I feel like I mentally and physically broke him down well before the final bell," he said, revealing that he sensed a significant physical edge during the fight. In one memorable moment, Stevenson told his corner early on that he was stronger than López, setting the tone for a decisive victory.
The use of the jab proved to be a key factor in Stevenson's strategy, which disrupted López's rhythm and allowed him to control distance. "I went out there and used my jab over and over again, making it a weapon that he couldn't stop," Stevenson said. His performance was also notable for its tactical precision, with Stevenson having studied López's movements and tendencies extensively.
Despite entering the fight having spoken openly about wanting a stoppage, Stevenson showed no regrets about winning by decision against a fighter who had consistently pushed him to his limits. "There's no disappointment – it's boxing at the end of the day," he said, acknowledging that López was a sharp and knowledgeable opponent who did what he needed to do to survive.
The victory has cemented Stevenson's status as one of the sport's top fighters, with many observers hailing the performance as the finest of his career. The win has also set up potential future fights, including a highly anticipated bout against Britain's Conor Benn, which Stevenson indicated he would be open to if terms could be agreed.
For Stevenson, Saturday's performance represented more than just another title win – it was confirmation that he belongs among boxing's elite. "I told everybody my moment was gonna come," he said, looking ahead to a new phase in his career marked by big fights and big money opportunities.
Shakur Stevenson hailed his dominant victory over Teófimo López at Madison Square Garden as the culmination of years of hard work and preparation, describing the win as a defining moment in his career. The 28-year-old American outboxed the durable champion over 12 rounds to become a four-division world champion, silencing critics who questioned whether he had what it takes to join the sport's elite.
Stevenson credited discipline, physical preparation, and extensive film study for his success, saying that he was in control from the outset. "I feel like I mentally and physically broke him down well before the final bell," he said, revealing that he sensed a significant physical edge during the fight. In one memorable moment, Stevenson told his corner early on that he was stronger than López, setting the tone for a decisive victory.
The use of the jab proved to be a key factor in Stevenson's strategy, which disrupted López's rhythm and allowed him to control distance. "I went out there and used my jab over and over again, making it a weapon that he couldn't stop," Stevenson said. His performance was also notable for its tactical precision, with Stevenson having studied López's movements and tendencies extensively.
Despite entering the fight having spoken openly about wanting a stoppage, Stevenson showed no regrets about winning by decision against a fighter who had consistently pushed him to his limits. "There's no disappointment – it's boxing at the end of the day," he said, acknowledging that López was a sharp and knowledgeable opponent who did what he needed to do to survive.
The victory has cemented Stevenson's status as one of the sport's top fighters, with many observers hailing the performance as the finest of his career. The win has also set up potential future fights, including a highly anticipated bout against Britain's Conor Benn, which Stevenson indicated he would be open to if terms could be agreed.
For Stevenson, Saturday's performance represented more than just another title win – it was confirmation that he belongs among boxing's elite. "I told everybody my moment was gonna come," he said, looking ahead to a new phase in his career marked by big fights and big money opportunities.
. I mean, López is no slouch, but Stevenson's strategy of using the jab to disrupt his rhythm was pure genius 
. It's clear that Stevenson put in the work and studied López's movements extensively - it paid off big time! His physical edge was evident from the start, and he didn't let up 
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. He's got to be champing at the bit now for those big fights, like against Conor Benn 
. It'll be interesting to see if he can keep up the level of performance that we've seen from him so far.
. All in all, a fantastic win for Stevenson, and I'm excited to see what's next for this talented young boxer 
. His strategy was solid, using that jab to control distance and wear López down 
. It'll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure of being a top fighter now 
. The Conor Benn fight could go either way, but I got a feeling Stevenson's gonna come out on top 
just watched the latest fight highlights and I'm already thinking about all the injuries Stevenson must've taken 
Lopez looked battered after that 12 round war 
Stevenson's a beast but he might be due for a crash landing 
Benn better bring his A-game if they ever do fight 
. The fact that he studied López's movements so extensively is super impressive – it shows just how dedicated he is to perfecting his craft 
. I'm also loving how calm and collected Stevenson was after the win, like "yeah, I knew it all along" 
. Now let's see him take on Conor Benn and show the world what he's made of 
He went from being seen as the underdog to taking down Teófimo López, who's been on a roll for years. And it wasn't even close 
But seriously, Stevenson's got skills and this win solidifies his spot as a top contender. Can't wait to see what he does next 
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. I'm excited to see what's next for him - that fight against Conor Benn is gonna be a big one 
he's literally on fire right now! I mean, that guy is a master of the jab and it completely took Teofimo López out of commission 
