Shakur Stevenson made it completely clear who he needs to struggle subsequent after defeating Teofimo Lopez on Saturday.
Stevenson placed on a stellar efficiency to win the WBO super-lightweight title at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York, with the three judges scoring the bout at hand Stevenson a unanimous resolution victory.
It sees Stevenson grow to be a four-division world champion, additionally at the moment holding the WBC light-weight crown while having earlier title reigns at featherweight and tremendous featherweight.
Talking after his victory, Stevenson first mentioned his efficiency towards Lopez.
“I felt good. I picked him aside, I did what I used to be presupposed to do. I mentioned I boxed guys like this my total profession, that is the artwork of boxing. Hit and don’t get hit. I informed you all I’m the very best fighter on the planet and I stand by that.
“I watched him and I knew my jab was going to kill him. They’re going to say I’ve acquired the very best jab in boxing after this struggle. I seen the place he was weak and I capitalised on it. I felt I used to be the stronger fighter, and I felt I used to be sooner, smarter and sharper.”
Stevenson then took half in a face-off with Conor Benn and revealed he would need that struggle subsequent.
“The place’s Conor Benn? We are able to get it banging boy. I need that very same rehydration clause you placed on Eubank Jr and I need the struggle. My abilities are an excessive amount of. Signal the contract, let’s make it occur.”
Benn was final in motion in November when he gained revenge over long-term rival Chris Eubank Jr of their middleweight bout, however is now set to drop again all the way down to welterweight in his subsequent contest.
He was linked to world title fights with the likes of Rolly Romero and Mario Barrios, but it surely appears a struggle towards Stevenson may now be a risk.
