After the Teofimo struggle, Shakur says he plans to return to 135. He hasn’t dedicated to anybody but, however he introduced up Roach once more as an possibility.
That’s the place the criticism begins. There are fighters at light-weight who pose extra hazard to Shakur than Roach. O’Shaquie Foster is one. Abdullah Mason is one other. Each can be more durable fights.
Safer Choices Once more
If Shakur chooses Roach as an alternative, it’ll solely reinforce what a number of followers already assume. That his profession has been rigorously managed from the beginning. The Teofimo struggle at 140 already matches that sample. It’s a giant identify, however not essentially the most harmful champion within the division.
“Lamont Roach. I needed to struggle Lamont. Me and Lamont was the struggle to essentially make occur, however the Teo struggle was larger,” Shakur mentioned to the Breakfast Membership 105.1.
Preventing Roach subsequent would carry extra pushback. Roach hasn’t received his final two fights. Each resulted in attracts. That doesn’t often earn somebody a title shot.
Shakur additionally mentioned he thought Roach beat Pitbull Cruz, however the struggle was nearer than that. Roach was dropped early and misplaced a number of rounds. What helped him was a degree deduction towards Cruz in spherical seven for a physique shot, which got here with out a warning.
Larger Threats at 135
Roach can be difficult Shakur for the WBC light-weight title if the struggle occurs. That will be his third straight title shot after failing to win the primary two.
That’s the place followers take situation. Different contenders have been ready. Roach hasn’t achieved sufficient to leap the road. If Shakur needs respect at light-weight, he must cease circling the most secure choices and begin combating the hardest ones.
