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🚨 BREAKING MOMENT! 🚨 Terence Crawford confronts Teofimo Lopez, sending shockwaves ahead of the highly anticipated showdown between Shakur Stevenson and Lopez! In this electrifying scene, Crawford boldly warns Lopez about what’s at stake, claiming that Shakur Stevenson has the power to knock him out! 💥 Watch as tensions rise and tempers flare in an unforgettable face-off. Don't miss this critical insight into the mindset of Boxer elites! Who do YOU think will reign supreme in the ring? Comment down below and subscribe for all the latest updates on fight news and legendary matchups! 🥊
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00:00What up with it, baby? Tell them what you told me. What'd I tell you? What you doing it for? Oh, promotion, baby.
00:10I ain't got to f*** up. I ain't got to f*** up. We since born. I ain't got to f*** up. We since born.
00:15I'm the best. I want to show the world that I'm the best. After this fight, I want to be considered top five pound for pound fighter in a sport. I can't wait to show it.
00:24You said this week that you were in for a rude awakening when you get to 140. What do you think he's in for when he goes up against you?
00:34I think he just don't realize how good I am. I think come fight night, he's going to realize that I'm going to take it to another level that he has never seen before.
00:42So if he's expecting a Limechenko, the Josh Taylor fight to happen, it won't be that type of fight.
00:49Senior, tell him. We talking to see you. We talking to little dude over here. See you.
00:54The fight is a different version of me. And I just, I love it because even the people out there don't know what they're going to get from me.
01:02And that's the beauty about it. He could be studying, he could be doing a lot of things, but he's not going to know until the day of the fight.
01:12Terrence Crawford has confronted Teofimo Lopez with a serious warning, making it clear that underestimating Shakur Stevenson would be a huge mistake.
01:20Work of art. Sky is the limit with Shakur. You know, he's got the boxing skills and the ability to, you know, do whatever he want in the ring.
01:30You know, and it's going to be very hard to beat Shakur, you know, with the skills that he possess and the smarts that he has.
01:37You know, and given the opportunity, I think he can pose a great threat to everybody in the division.
01:44I look up to Bud a lot. Honestly, he's one of the realest dudes that I done met. He's still a normal person in his head.
01:51Like, he don't believe that he's above everyone else. And that's how I feel about myself.
01:55You've seen me around a lot. Don't act like you ain't seen me around.
01:58You know them days.
02:00He said that I do.
02:01Bud, come on.
02:03Terrence talking, I don't, I try not to talk back. I try to just listen to him.
02:07Straight boom. Straight shot. Like right here. Boom. There you go. But you got to make sure you step. Bam. That's when the motherfuckers trying to run out. When the motherfuckers trying to run.
02:17Crawford explained that Shakur's timing accuracy and ring IQ are dangerous at the highest level.
02:22He believes Shakur's defense sets traps that lead to clean counters and says if Teofimo rushes or gets reckless, Shakur can hurt him badly and potentially knock him out.
02:32He's ready for them all. I'm going to just say all of them. You know, it don't, it don't matter who they is. He ready for the big, the big test and the big names and he's going to do well with each and every one of them and the world will see in due time.
02:51In another instance, Crawford confronted Teofimo Lopez directly creating a tense moment. He challenged Teofimo's mindset and questioned his approach towards Shakur Stevenson.
03:02The exchange feels serious and uncomfortable with Crawford making it clear that ignoring Shakur's ability could lead to real consequences inside the ring.
03:10Terrence Crawford confidently said that Shakur Stevenson will show the world exactly what he is capable of when the moment arrives.
03:36He believes Shakur's discipline, timing, and defensive awareness separate him from others at the top level.
03:42Crawford explained that once Shakur is in the spotlight, people will clearly see his skill, patience, and control and understand why he is considered one of the most complete fighters in boxing today.
03:53He also talked about his previous fights.
03:55I think he did excellent. You know, he was sharp. He was letting his hands go. He was standing in the pocket more. He probably got hit just a little bit too much because he was trying to please everybody that's saying, oh, he can't do this. He can't do that.
04:15I talked to him. I talked to him. I talked to him. I talked to him and told him, just be yourself. Just keep winning. It doesn't matter what the naysayers say and what the people that's having certain agendas against him will have to say.
04:34Dan Canubio and Chris Algieri break down Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson by focusing on business and boxing angles.
04:42They explain that Matchroom controlling the Joshua card makes a PBC crossover unlikely.
04:47They believe that if Teofimo loses, Shakur stays at 140 and does not return to 135, which usually never happens.
04:55The analysts see 140 as a fun and deep division.
04:59They agree that Shakur struggles least against brawlers and needs counterpunchers to be tested, making some fights unlikely despite fan interest.
05:07Matchroom took over the Joshua card, so therefore we're not going to put a PBC fighter on it.
05:12Anyway, Gary Antoine, I mean, all these fights are good.
05:15Like, if Teofimo ends up losing to Shakur, Shakur goes into this mix, and I do think Shakur will stay at 140 for a little bit.
05:22I think he stays from now on. I don't think he goes back to 35.
05:26Yeah, it's very rare we see these guys go down after they go up.
05:30You've got to add in Shakur. You've got to add in Pitbull Cruz. You've got to add in Lamont Roach.
05:35There's some other good names on 140 as well.
05:38But, yeah, I would say Smith presents something to this puzzle at 140 is that he's from England, and he can sell over there.
05:46And if you're Hitchens, who's not the biggest ticket seller here in New York, and you want a unification, you think you can beat Dalton Smith,
05:53you might have to go overseas to do it, or you could make a lot more money.
05:57Gary Antoine Russell versus Smith stylistically is great.
06:01Shakur versus Dalton Smith is stylistically great.
06:04Shakur, it's just a fun division.
06:06I don't want to see that.
06:08What?
06:09I don't want to see Shakur and Dalton.
06:11I put that one at, like, 1% chance of ever happening.
06:14I don't want to see that.
06:16Even though, like, you don't think Smith presents, like, he's more of, like, would be the brawler in the Shakur scenario?
06:21I know he would be.
06:22Yeah, that's the worst style to fight Shakur.
06:24It's the worst style.
06:25You have to counterpunch Shakur, just like with De Los Santos.
06:29He was the guy who gave Shakur the most trouble.
06:31Yeah, but Zepeda gave Shakur the best, most aesthetically pleasing fight, but not that Smith's going to throw 100 punches around.
06:38Completely different style, though.
06:40Zepeda and Dalton aren't, you can't compare them.
06:43That's apples and oranges.
06:44Yeah, no, I don't know.
06:47But in terms of a guy coming forward.
06:50But is Zoltan really that guy?
06:52I don't know.
06:52I think he is.
06:53Analysts argue the size difference could change everything in a Shakur Stevenson versus Teofimo Lopez fight.
07:00Shakur is naturally bigger, with a longer frame, wider shoulders, and a stronger base, despite Teofimo being the champion at the weight.
07:08Moving up has not reduced Shakur's strength or control, and his body looks settled at 140.
07:14Analysts point out that size is not just about weight, but about leverage, balance, and how a fighter carries mass.
07:20Shakur's height, reach, and composure allow him to control distance and slow the fight down.
07:25Teofimo relies on explosive moments and power bursts, which become harder to land cleanly against a bigger, disciplined defender.
07:33If Shakur uses his size to lean, control space, and wear Teofimo down, the fight shifts dramatically.
07:40I told you.
07:42Shakur Stevenson is bigger than Teofimo Lopez, despite him moving up in weight, and despite Teofimo being the champion, we got some action.
07:59And in this video, I'm going to show, improve, and break it down.
08:04I'll make it make sense in this video.
08:06You got to stay to the end.
08:08What up, Fight World?
08:09It's your boy, Ego.
08:10And I'm back with some more boxing.
08:13Ego Weight Watchers, a.k.a.
08:16Eww.
08:17Where I give you a look into the fighter's lifestyle before, after, progress picks, especially when they have an upcoming fight.
08:25I warned you.
08:26Shakur, I have no idea why he tried to play this game where when people got on his head, paused.
08:35Bernie Faye Boxer provides a thorough perspective on why Shakur Stevenson stands out against Teofimo Lopez.
08:42He emphasizes that Stevenson is a fighter who cannot be underestimated or easily contained.
08:46Unlike many boxers who rely heavily on brute strength or one-dimensional tactics, Shakur's approach is multifaceted.
08:53He combines technical precision with strategic intelligence, making him unpredictable in the ring.
08:58Bernie points out that opponents often misjudge Shakur, assuming that his calm demeanor and controlled style indicate a lack of aggression or threat.
09:06In reality, Shakur's ability to adapt and read his opponent allows him to exploit openings instantly.
09:12This combination of patience, timing, and skill gives him a clear edge, as fighters like Teofimo Lopez face a competitor who is not only talented, but also exceptionally disciplined in executing his game plan.
09:24For Shakur, but he couldn't be the one-handed guy.
09:30And if you go back and watch that fight, like I'm saying, Shakur wasn't just running.
09:34Jermaine Ortiz really moved a lot on Teo.
09:37That never happened with Shakur Stevenson fighting this guy.
09:40That never happened.
09:41You know, so De Los Santos is De Los Santos.
09:46You know, he got a reputation off of that.
09:49That boosted his reputation.
09:50I don't know why.
09:51He didn't do nothing to Shakur.
09:52He didn't wobble him, didn't hurt him, didn't do nothing.
09:55You know what I mean?
09:55And the man was one-handed.
09:57But shout out to De Los Santos.
09:59Like I say, I think he's more risk than reward.
10:01Ashley, that'd be a great fight for Abdullah Mason in his first title defense.
10:07That'd be a great fight for him in his title defense.
10:10That'd be a good...
10:10They should use him for that.
10:12Instead of Joe Cordina.
10:14Yeah.
10:16Joe Cordina was rough too, though.
10:18I watched him against the kid from Fresno.
10:21Joe, what's the kid's name?
10:23I forget his name.
10:26They was pushing him, but he just ain't there.
10:29He took a lot of punishment.
10:30He probably need to go get a job.
10:33You know who I'm...
10:33Gabriel Flores.
10:34Gabe Flores.
10:35Yeah.
10:35Gabe Flores.
10:36Yeah.
10:37Yeah.
10:37Yeah.
10:38He from Fresno.
10:40Or he from Sacramento.
10:41He from the Bay Area.
10:42He'd just be training.
10:43Yeah.
10:43He'd be training.
10:43Yeah.
10:44So I would say...
10:45I would say that...
10:47You know what I mean?
10:47Because Abdullah Mason is the guy.
10:49You know?
10:49I think he got a lot of potential.
10:51And like I said, you know, him fighting a guy like De Los Santos is almost like a bull
10:55fighting Gambo in his first title defense.
10:57You know what I mean?
10:57So that'd be a great fight for Abdullah Mason.
11:00You know what I mean?
11:01And he's more known than Joe Cordina.
11:03You know what I mean?
11:03And given the controversy that he's been in, you know what I'm saying?
11:06The way he's perceived, it's kind of feared.
11:08That'd be a great fight for Abdullah Mason.
11:11Damn, my boy Bernie said that's like Gambo versus Crawford for his first title defense.
11:17That shit is fire.
11:19Yeah.
11:19I like it.
11:20I like it.
11:21Terrence Crawford adds another layer to this assessment by praising Shakur Stevenson
11:26in a brotherly and supportive manner.
11:28Crawford highlights that, while some spectators might label Shakur as boring,
11:32such a view misses the depth of his talent.
11:34Shakur's mastery in the ring is subtle yet profound.
11:38He can control the flow of a fight, making strategic choices that keep him safe while
11:42positioning himself to capitalize on mistakes.
11:45Crawford emphasizes that true fans of boxing can see the brilliance behind Shakur's technique,
11:50noting that his skill set goes beyond flashy moves or knockouts.
11:54It is the calculated precision, defensive intelligence, and measured aggression that defines Stevenson,
11:59and Crawford is confident that those who underestimate him are missing the full picture.
12:04Yo, when did that?
12:05I got Shakur.
12:06Are you saying that because that's your man and you don't like to take him?
12:09No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
12:10Like I said, I respect Tank, like, boxing, he's one of the ones.
12:17Yeah.
12:18We're going to take his personality and personal things out of it.
12:23What?
12:23But boxing, he's definitely talented.
12:27Yeah.
12:27You know what I mean?
12:28And he's definitely got that hit.
12:30And, yeah, he's definitely respected in boxing.
12:36But Shakur's a different fighter.
12:38You know, Shakur is different.
12:41You know, people may call him boring.
12:44People may say he can't punch.
12:46But they say the same thing about Floyd.
12:49Because they're defensive fighters.
12:51Yeah.
12:52Shane Mosley weighs in with a focus on styles and their impact on the fight outcome.
12:57According to Mosley, the decisive factor will be the styles both fighters bring to the ring on Fight Night.
13:02He highlights that power, speed, and patience all play crucial roles.
13:07And the interaction between these attributes will determine who dominates.
13:11Mosley notes that Shakur's patient approach allows him to neutralize raw aggression.
13:15While Teofimo's explosive power and timing can challenge even the most composed opponent.
13:21The key, Mosley argues, lies in how effectively each fighter can impose their strategy
13:25while adapting to the other's strengths, making the fight not only a test of skill,
13:30but also of tactical intelligence.
13:31I don't know if Shakur's Stevenson is going to get slower moving up in weight or not.
13:37Where Teofimo can hit him.
13:40Maybe he was really fast at 130, 26, 30, maybe 35.
13:44But 40, you put on a little bit more weight.
13:47Shakur's Stevenson has a very strong style where he can sit back and pot shot you and box and stuff like that.
13:53Where Teofimo can also box.
13:55And he's very athletic and can get from side to side and make things difficult for you as well.
14:01So, what style is going to impose on the other is what we want to see.
14:08So, which style will impose?
14:09Is it something where, like, the first rounds really will dictate or...?
14:13I think you're going to need a couple of rounds.
14:15But the first round is going to be very interesting.
14:19Maybe you see some tales, but I think maybe two or three, you're going to start seeing one lead the other.
14:29Because I don't think that, well, maybe.
14:33I mean, Shakur might show some different, if he has to go after Teofimo,
14:37he might show some different type of heart that we haven't seen or different type of fighting we haven't seen.
14:42And vice versa.
14:43You know, whereas Teofimo's hitting him with different shots off the angle.
14:49That is kind of giving, you know, Shakur Stevenson trouble.
14:54We'll see about that.
14:55So, we just don't know.
14:57Boxing analyst Wade examines the matchup from the perspective of preparation and study.
15:02He points out that both Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson have likely spent significant time analyzing each other's styles,
15:09given their similar paths through amateur and professional boxing systems.
15:13This mutual familiarity creates a scenario where adjustments and counters will be critical.
15:18Wade notes that both fighters have the technical foundation to execute complex strategies,
15:23which makes anticipating and reacting to the opponent's moves essential.
15:27The fight, therefore, becomes a chess match in the ring,
15:30where minute adjustments and split-second decisions could ultimately decide the outcome.
15:34That are about to fight each other, there's probably not guys that know how they operate better.
15:40So, if Teofimo is saying, I'm going to go out there and make you quit, essentially break you and stop you,
15:46that's something we haven't even seen, we haven't seen anyone get close to even hurting Shakur, really.
15:50Like, people say that William Zepeda fights Zepeda hit him with the right hand and Shakur got wobbled,
15:54even though it was clearly slipped.
15:56I thought that was one of Shakur's better performances because he dug down and bit down on his mouthpiece
16:00and said, I'm not just going to play the back foot and be slick and turn this into a very low-output fight
16:06that I'll win because I'm just, you know, he's better than Zepeda.
16:09But he went out there and dogged it out a little bit, and I respected him for it.
16:12I don't expect him to fight the same way versus Teofimo Lopez, I really don't.
16:15And I think people are looking at the Zepeda fight and going, yeah, that's Shakur we want.
16:19And I don't want to say he's going to disappoint people, but he will not fight that way with Teofimo.
16:23He won't. And Teofimo won't fight the same way William Zepeda did.
16:25They'll both be very measured. I think it'll be a very slow-paced, low-output fight.
16:31I could be wrong. You know, I could be wrong. I could see, maybe they go to war or something,
16:35but we're talking about Styles making fights, and Teofimo's style, even if he's on his front foot,
16:39he doesn't commit to a lot of punches on the front foot, but he can fight that way.
16:44Shakur almost exclusively wants to go defense to offense versus leading the exchange.
16:48So I don't know, not to say Shakur will be on the back foot the whole time,
16:51that's not necessarily how I see the fight going, but I don't know if this is going to be like a
16:55knock-down, drag-em-out type of thing. I think we're going to get a defensive,
16:58sweet-science display from both guys, which, by the way, I think works in Shakur's favor.
17:02You said on there that Terrence Crawford sent one of his little guys to come after you,
17:08implying that, obviously, you want a fight eventually with Terrence Crawford.
17:12Lamont Roach highlights Stevenson's mastery of the ring,
17:15specifically praising his precise footwork, timing, and anticipation.
17:19These abilities allow Shakur to dictate both the pace and flow of the fight.
17:23Roach explains that controlling the ring is not simply about movement, but about creating angles,
17:28maintaining balance, and setting traps for opponents. Shakur's skill in these areas allows
17:33him to conserve energy while forcing adversaries into less favorable positions. By controlling space
17:39and timing, he can pressure opponents like Teofimo Lopez without over-committing, showcasing why
17:44Stevenson is considered a tactically superior boxer at this stage of his career.
17:49Sandor Martin. Some people thought he lost to Sandor Martin. Who else?
17:53He did beat Loma, who's arguably, at the time, considered the best in the world.
17:57Hell yeah, he did.
17:57And that was one of the powerful performances, too.
18:00I had a powerful performance, too.
18:03So, yeah, I mean, I think he's hit or miss.
18:05You got to think he got stuff. He's a little cuckoo, too.
18:09Like, he has, like, a little mental lapses every once in a while.
18:14Look at the Cambosis fight. Like, that's a fight that people would never expect Cambosis to win.
18:20And he won a grueling match against him as well.
18:23So, I just, I don't know. I don't think he can get it done against Shakur when it comes to, like, uh...
18:32Because it's going to be just a skill match.
18:35I don't think he's going to try to rough Shakur off, and it's probably not going to work.
18:41Pauly Malina G offers insight into the perception of Teofimo Lopez leading into major fights.
18:47He notes that Teofimo frequently faces criticism and is sometimes underestimated,
18:52a situation that is amplified when matched against a high-profile fighter like Shakur Stevenson.
18:57Malina G explains that this disparity in attention and reputation can influence public expectations
19:03and media narratives, but it does not diminish Teofimo's abilities.
19:07Instead, it creates an additional layer of mental challenge for both fighters.
19:11The high stakes, combined with Stevenson's technical prowess and Lopez's determination,
19:16set the stage for a compelling matchup where preparation, skill, and psychological resilience
19:21will all play critical roles in determining the winner.
19:24With this situation, because Teofimo is at his most dangerous when he's counted out.
19:30And this is going to be one of those fights where he's going to be counted out.
19:33Because Shakur is looked at, by and large, as the guy who can dominate boxing in this generation, right?
19:39It's just a matter of him getting the opportunity.
19:42I, myself, have felt that he's the guy who could and should be dominating boxing if he gets the right matchups.
19:48But, bro, this is one of the rare matchups, if not maybe the only matchup,
19:53where I feel like he's a big threat here to Shakur.
19:56And then they would all come undone.
19:58Because only because of this reason, Teofimo Lopez, we've seen him at his best,
20:01but he typically brings out his best characteristics when he's back to the wall and he's counted out.
20:07And he's going to be counted out in this fight.
20:09By and large, people are going to side with Shakur in this fight to win the fight.
20:13Because he's the more consistent fighter, he's the more class fighter overall,
20:17and he's just so damn good.
20:20That's it for today's video. Stay tuned until next time.
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