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🔍 Step into the ring with Shakur Stevenson as he prepares for his highly-anticipated fight against Teofimo Lopez! 🌟 In this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, watch Shakur unleash his incredible skills and knock down a sparring partner during intense training. 🥊💥 Experience the grit, dedication, and ferocity as he fine-tunes his craft leading into this epic showdown. Will Shakur's precision and speed be the key to victory? Don’t miss out on the captivating moments inside camp that showcase a future boxing legend preparing for battle! 🔥✨ Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the BELL for updates on all things boxing! 📅🥇
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00:00i was looking it's looking bad today that's how it's looking
00:10cool gonna break some and if he don't break he's gonna beat the house
00:17could shape up the same way where shakur comes in and shows tio like yeah okay you've been at 140
00:26for whatever i'm still the better boxer so that 10 pound gap or the five pound gap it didn't matter
00:31as much as you thought but then again tio saying it didn't matter to him either that can be the case
00:35tio could come in and not surprise shakur maybe but surprise a lot of the viewing audience with
00:41his boxing ability performance shakur showing that dimension showing that attitude showing that
00:47competitive showing that dog like people like to show or like to talk about and they wanted to see
00:54shakur shakur stevenson delivers a powerful knockdown during intense sparring sharpening his skills for
01:00the teofimo lopez fight while terence crawford closely observes analyzing every move and strategy
01:06in the training camp
01:24shakur stevenson trains intensely in camp focusing on technique speed and strategy preparing
01:38meticulously for his upcoming fight with teofimo lopez
01:42yes
01:44hey you know no recording smart right
01:46i probably
01:473 2 3 1
01:47work
01:48work
01:49work
01:50it's smart
01:52work
01:54good
01:56let me tell you when you're good you're smart you're finished
02:00you got it
02:01boxing is 90 percent above the shoulder
02:03yes
02:04okay as long as you need what this is you can wipe but a few things you tighten up you're gonna be trapped
02:09I'm going to do a chat.
02:11All right.
02:12There you go.
02:13Nice one.
02:14Appreciate it.
02:15That's all work.
02:16Yeah.
02:17Come here, man.
02:18Shh.
02:19Good.
02:20Come.
02:21Shh.
02:22Back.
02:23Back.
02:24Back.
02:25Back.
02:26Yeah.
02:27Good, you know, technical, both thing, guys.
02:28Good, world class.
02:29Good being there with a world class operator and see how far off I am.
02:32And the timing is unbelievable.
02:34Keyshawn Davis joins Shakur Stevenson's camp, assisting in sparring sessions, pushing
02:39intensity, and helping refine skills ahead of the Teofimo Lopez fight.
02:44Training with Shakur is amazing.
02:47A guy like me, I've been knowing Shakur for over 10 years now.
02:50In the boxing world, I know that we're brothers and we'll never fight each other.
02:54And just being around him and his camp, man, is nothing but positive energy and everybody
02:58wanting to be great.
02:59He's like my big brother, man.
03:00Like, he is my big brother, honestly.
03:01You know, he got all the wisdom in the world, especially with the kind of defense.
03:04So, he's just making sure I stay sharp on my defense and not getting hit.
03:08You speak Spanish?
03:09Yeah.
03:10And you speak English?
03:11Malik Scott breaks down the potential matchup between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson,
03:24offering his insights on how the fight could play out.
03:26While acknowledging Lopez's speed and athleticism, Scott emphasizes that these qualities alone
03:32may not be enough to overcome Stevenson's skill level.
03:35Very, I don't want to say like TV friendly because it depends on, you know, which either
03:39guy, what game they come with.
03:42Concern, is Shakur going to use nothing but his legs?
03:45Is Teof going to do just enough because Shakur may offset him a bit and give him a look
03:49that he never seen before?
03:51I have Shakur winning.
03:52I think Teof, concerning explosiveness, he get it.
03:56Rapid speed, he get it.
03:57But I think when it comes to the craft and fundamentals, you have to go with Shakur.
04:02To me, he's a lot more seasoned.
04:04And plus, I just believe Teofimo, he makes mistakes to me you just can't make when you're
04:11fighting Shakur.
04:12Like what?
04:13You can't be overcommitting.
04:14You can't, you can't approach, you can't approach his offense range with your lead hand down.
04:22Especially since Shakur is a softball.
04:24Cause that means if you're, if you're orthodox and you're approaching Shakur with your lead
04:28hand down, you're actually closer to what?
04:30His jab hand.
04:31And we all know Shakur got one of the best jabs, especially from a softball standpoint.
04:34He believes Stevenson's technical ability, defensive awareness, and tactical intelligence give him the
04:40edge in controlling the pace and direction of the fight.
04:43Scott points out that Lopez would need more than speed.
04:46He must find ways to disrupt Stevenson's rhythm and exploit openings without overcommitting.
04:51According to Scott, Stevenson's experience, composure, and adaptability in the ring make him a difficult target.
04:57And any attempt by Lopez to rely solely on quickness could backfire.
05:01Scott concludes that while Lopez is talented, Stevenson's well-rounded skill set positions him favorably in this matchup.
05:07It would be a good fight.
05:08The card is incredible by itself.
05:10You know what I mean?
05:11We already know how the card is.
05:12We got Keyshawn on it, Jarrell Miller on it, Shushu Carrington.
05:16Like so, you know, it's a great card, but I'm going with Shakur for the win.
05:19Okay.
05:20With that being said then, what has Teal got to do to win?
05:23He has to get Shakur up.
05:25How would I say this?
05:26I don't want to just make it seem like, come across as Shakur as novice.
05:30But the times that Shakur is putting himself against the ropes, this is the time that Teofimo is going to have to depend on his explosiveness.
05:40He's going to have to depend on his offset lead right hands.
05:44But even doing that, Teal, everything with Teal comes off his front foot, his explosiveness, his speed, everything.
05:51So it's almost like whenever the times he gets Shakur up against the rope, he's got to pick his shots well.
05:57But then after that, he has to be ready to defend because with Shakur, the return is always coming.
06:01So he got to go into the offensive lane, but he has to go into it with good defense.
06:06Shakur Stevenson talks about a potential matchup with a longtime friend and former amateur rival,
06:12recalling a conversation where they agreed they would fight one day.
06:15He describes it as a beautiful matchup, emphasizing the mutual respect they share and their shared drive to face the best opponents.
06:22Stevenson highlights that despite their friendship and history, both fighters are committed to testing themselves against top competition.
06:29When asked how the fight might play out, he confidently states that he believes he can beat any fighter on the planet,
06:35showing the same calm self-assurance and belief in his skill that have defined his career so far.
06:41Yeah, we're going to make it happen.
06:43Beautiful matchup.
06:45You know, you guys have a long history in the amateurs as well.
06:49And it's nice to hear that you guys can be friends and be able to want to fight each other.
06:54But what you guys have in common is you guys want to fight the best.
06:58You know what I'm saying?
06:59So it seems to me there's a lot of mutual respect there.
07:02How does that fight play out?
07:04I mean, you got to keep it real, right?
07:06Hey, man, like I said, I believe I'd be any fighter on the planet of Earth.
07:12Me at my best beats everybody.
07:15So I ain't going to give you no prediction.
07:18But Tio is a bad motherfucker.
07:21I respect Tia Fimo.
07:22I respect his skills.
07:24I respect that he fights everybody.
07:27Tio is not no fighter that ducks anybody.
07:29He wants to fight the best and he'll get in the ring with anybody.
07:32So much respect to Tio.
07:34Bernie Tha Boxer gives an insider's perspective on the highly anticipated Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez matchup,
07:42describing it as a fight fans have been eagerly waiting for.
07:45He explains that Stevenson may be approaching his prime,
07:48while Lopez is already at the peak of his abilities, creating the perfect setup for a thrilling contest.
07:53Bernie emphasizes the excitement surrounding the entire fight card,
07:57expressing his eagerness to watch all the bouts and see how each fighter performs.
08:01At 154 pounds, he notes that no one seems capable of stopping boots, even predicting a knockout in his favor.
08:08The face-off between Stevenson and Lopez drew particular attention, as Lopez tried to employ mind games,
08:14while Stevenson's calm, measured responses caught the eyes of the media and fans alike.
08:19The prime, you know, maybe Shakur is approaching his prime, Teofimo is in his prime, and it's gonna be a hell of a fight.
08:29I just can't wait to see it as a boxing fan.
08:31I can't wait to turn on the TV and watch all the fights actually.
08:34Absolutely.
08:35Steve May, think of the two-piece.
08:37Shakur, Devin, Keyshawn, Teo, Ryan, waiting on boots to move up to 154.
08:44And hands down, no one in 154 and down can beat boots.
08:50Boots by knockout.
08:52Boots already at 154, so what are they talking about?
08:56Yeah, but yeah, so that face-off was very interesting.
09:05You know, it seems like Teo plays a lot of mind games, and I think that that was cool.
09:11Bernie highlights that both fighters have a deep understanding of each other's talent,
09:15referencing their amateur careers and early achievements to provide context for the matchup.
09:20He points out that this fight is not just about physical skill,
09:23but also about strategy, timing, and mental toughness.
09:27According to Bernie, the clash represents a meeting of prime athleticism and sharp ring intelligence,
09:32where both fighters will be tested to their limits.
09:35Overall, he portrays the bout as an electrifying showdown that promises high-level action,
09:40technical mastery, and psychological warfare, making it a must-watch event for boxing enthusiasts everywhere.
09:47Kinda brought the media's attention.
09:49And one of them was, you know, when they were talking about when they were going to meet,
09:54they felt like they were going to meet later on in their career.
09:58You know, Teo was talking about the amateurs or how good Shakur was from like 114 to like,
10:04I forget what number it was.
10:07But, you know, he emphasized that, you know, when I was at 140, you was at 130.
10:13You know, now that we're here, Shakur says to him, you know,
10:19now that you see me, I'm a lot bigger than what you thought, right?
10:23Yeah, I heard him say that, yeah.
10:25Then he said that in the same token, we felt like, you know, you capitalized off of the fact that Loma was smaller than you.
10:32You know, big factors into the fight, Teo answers, you know, skills pay the bills, size doesn't win fights.
10:40Sean Porter analyzes Shakur Stevenson's mindset and boxing style following his win over William Cepeda.
10:46He observes that Shakur is enjoying the recognition and attention from the fight,
10:50feeling validated by the praise and media coverage.
10:53Porter notes how Stevenson carefully reviews commentary and clippings,
10:57staying aware of critics who suggest he relies too much on hitting and moving rather than engaging directly.
11:02But for the most part, I see Shakur sitting back and forcing Teo to come in and get him.
11:10Yeah. I don't know, man. I don't see it. Teo has had some boring fights by himself.
11:17You know what I mean? Ain't like Shakur the only one who had boring fights. Teo has had some big knockouts.
11:23He's had some really boring fights too.
11:26I was right here watching some film the other day just trying to, you know, set up our thing for our breakdown for the fight.
11:32And I'm like, man, like, it's just hard to stay tuned into this.
11:36I'm four or five rounds in. I'm like, on to the next.
11:39Yeah.
11:51Despite this, Stevenson refuses to accept the label of runner,
11:55explaining that his defensive first approach is a natural part of his style.
11:59Porter highlights that Shakur prioritizes defense before offense,
12:03allowing him to control the pace of a fight while minimizing risks. Statistically, Stevenson is hit very little per round or per fight,
12:10which demonstrates the effectiveness of his method.
12:13Porter also admires Shakur's ability to balance caution with precision, showing discipline and strategic thinking in the ring.
12:20This approach allows him to pick his moments carefully while protecting himself from unnecessary damage.
12:25Overall, Porter portrays Stevenson as a highly skilled and intelligent fighter who combines defensive mastery with offensive accuracy,
12:33making him a difficult opponent for anyone in the division.
12:36His style reflects a patient and thoughtful fighter who values both safety and effectiveness.
12:42You know, he's going back, Sean, to hitting and moving and hitting and backing out.
12:47But then it's like, all right, that nigga, you know, brother ran all night again.
12:50Back to the run. And that's it. You know, because, you know, yes, he's a skillful fighter.
12:54But if you don't engage, they're going to call you a runner. And he don't like that terminology.
12:58Come on now. You know what I mean? I mean.
13:00That's his nature. His nature is defense first, defense second, offense third.
13:07Damn! Damn!
13:09The thing that I like about Shakur, though, is, you know, we already know the statistical numbers
13:14in terms of how much he gets hit per round and even per fight, which is low.
13:19But the other side of that is offensively. He's very accurate. Very accurate.
13:25So while we don't like that he might throw 30, 40 punches a round,
13:29he's usually on point when he throws. He don't miss.
13:33I agree, but we like savagery, man. Come on, brother. You know what I'm saying? Let's be real. We like savagery.
13:39Shakur Stevenson approaches his upcoming fight with Teofimo Lopez with unwavering determination and confidence,
13:45fully aware of the caliber of opponent he faces.
13:48Reflecting on his past bouts, Stevenson notes that while some fighters avoided confrontation,
13:53Lopez has allowed him to test his skills at the highest level.
13:56He emphasizes that his goal is victory, adapting his style as necessary rather than conforming to fan or media expectations.
14:03Stevenson plans to leverage his defensive mastery using intelligence and timing to disrupt Lopez's rhythm,
14:10control the pace, and limit his momentum throughout the fight.
14:13The pound gap or the five pound gap, it didn't matter as much as you thought.
14:16But then again, T.O. saying it didn't matter to him either, that can be the case.
14:19T.O. could come in and not surprise Shakur maybe, but surprise a lot of the viewing audience with his boxing ability.
14:26And take it to Shakur.
14:27The first six rounds he didn't punch.
14:29Because I didn't let him.
14:30You didn't let him punch?
14:32Absolutely not.
14:33Okay.
14:34I want to see this magic.
14:36Must be magic then, man.
14:38Why have you been waiting for this moment?
14:40A lot of people didn't give us the opportunity to show how great we is.
14:45A lot of the fighters, I want to say, either they ducked or found a business way not to get in front of me.
14:53And I feel like with him, he kind of gave me the opportunity of a lifetime now.
14:58Now it's like, okay, you build your career up all this time.
15:02Oh, I want to fight this guy.
15:03I want to fight this guy.
15:04I want to fight this guy.
15:05And then the moment comes and it's like, damn, it's here.
15:08Like, it kind of like, turn you up.
15:10Like, okay, let's go get it now.
15:11Like.
15:12Beyond strategy, Shakur is motivated by a desire to showcase his full skill set and cement his legacy in boxing.
15:18He understands that styles make fights and recognizes the unique challenge this matchup presents,
15:23far exceeding the difficulty of his previous opponents.
15:26Stevenson's calm, calculated mindset, combined with his focus on precision and adaptability,
15:31demonstrates his readiness for this defining moment.
15:34Every movement, decision, and tactic is part of his plan to assert dominance, prove his greatness,
15:40and leave a lasting impression on the boxing world and fans alike.
15:44This is whatever.
15:45Like, what is that question?
15:47I get it too.
15:48I've been in that chair.
15:49I understand that sometimes you just have to ask that question to hopefully get a soundbite
15:53and hopefully get a reaction from TO to start something to then have a back and forth.
15:58Cause they're not really having a back and forth, but like, that's a terrible one.
16:02That's a stinker from Mannix.
16:04I'm determined.
16:05It's a difference.
16:06I'm determined.
16:07No motivation.
16:08I have all the motivation I need.
16:11Got my family.
16:13Peoples are good.
16:14I'm wealthy, healthy.
16:17Health is wealth.
16:18Determined for more.
16:19Bars!
16:20Determined for a betterment of my life.
16:22You know, we're just coming off the press conference where it seemed like Teofimo Sr.
16:27was doing his best to try to get you to commit to fighting the same way you did against Cepeda.
16:32Truthfully, I fight whatever style to win.
16:34Whatever style comes up that I gotta win a fight is what I'm gonna do so.
16:39Teddy Atlas emphasizes that both Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez have earned respect by taking
16:45on fights many would avoid.
16:47People often criticize fighters for avoiding certain opponents.
16:50But these two have consistently stepped up, showing courage and commitment to the sport.
16:54While some may question whether their styles will create a highly explosive matchup, Atlas
16:59believes both fighters bring exceptional skill and technical mastery to the ring.
17:04You can't take those shots at these two guys.
17:07Definitely can't now.
17:09They are stepping up and they are taking fights that a lot of people are probably surprised
17:16they took.
17:17Now a lot of people will say style-wise, Teddy, style-wise, is this gonna be a great fight?
17:23I don't know if it will.
17:24I mean, style-wise, I can see you having a little reservations, you know, whether or not
17:30these guys will make for dynamite.
17:33They will make, you know, for electricity.
17:37I don't know if they will, but I'll tell you what they will make for.
17:41You know, two skillful fighters, two talented fighters.
17:44You know, two fighters that are at a high skill level that will compete in the sweet science.
17:55I mean, Shakur showed aggression in his last fight against Cepeda, you know, being elusive
18:01while being aggressive.
18:02You know, walking them down, fighting on the inside, you know, boxing well, still being
18:09able to counter, still being able to control space, but also be able to go into tight quarters
18:16and not be afraid to show that he's good on the inside too.
18:20That he can make you miss and make you pay outside and inside.
18:23Shakur showed that.
18:24That was great.
18:25Shakur in particular demonstrated in his last fight against William Cepeda that he can combine
18:30aggression with intelligence, controlling distance, countering effectively, and excelling
18:35in both outside and inside fighting.
18:37His ability to move seamlessly between tight quarters and long range tactics shows his versatility
18:43and high ring IQ.
18:44He is elusive yet assertive, forcing opponents to adapt while showcasing his precision and
18:49timing.
18:50Atlas applauds Shakur's complete skill set, noting that he can punish opponents outside
18:54while dominating exchanges on the inside, a rare combination at his level.
18:58Both Stevenson and Lopez are technically gifted, disciplined, and capable of delivering a
19:04masterclass in boxing, proving they belong among the sports elite.
19:08And inside, Shakur showed that.
19:10That was great.
19:11That was great.
19:12And people applaud him.
19:13I applaud him.
19:14We were sitting there ringside.
19:15I was sitting there actually with your sister ringside watching that fight.
19:20And it was a terrific performance.
19:23Shakur showing that dimension, showing that attitude, showing that competitiveness, showing
19:29that dog, like people like to show or like to talk about, and they wanted to see in Shakur.
19:36Well, they saw it.
19:37Tio Fimo showed you that he can fight inside, he can fight outside.
19:42He would have the advantage of power in this fight.
19:46You know one thing that I love about this fight, bud?
19:49Shakur is very athletic, very talented.
19:52So is Tio Fimo.
19:54He's more explosive with power.
19:56That's it for today's video.
19:58Stay tuned until next time.
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