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In this electrifying video, boxing icon Floyd Mayweather shares his thoughts on the heart-pounding matchup between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez! 🥊💥 Witness every knockout punch and nail-biting moment as Mayweather offers his expert commentary and analysis on the highlight reel of the fight you've all been waiting for. Who showcased more skill? Did Lopez land the haymakers, or did Stevenson maintain his cool under fire? 😮📈 Dive into the mind of Money Mayweather to discover his take on one of 2023's most talked-about bouts following Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson full fight highlights, reactions and post fight press conference interviews!
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00:00It was crazy entertaining work at that particular time, so I said, you know what, I like this.
00:12Shakur moves so well, he won every round, and he was just a step ahead with quickness and just with, you know, just a plan himself.
00:24Great plan coming in, and he did well, congratulations to him.
00:28He won all the rounds, is that what you're saying, he won all the rounds?
00:31Well, maybe he lost one, but he won the majority of rounds.
00:35At what time did you realize that this was just going to be, Shakur taking over the whole fight?
00:39After the fourth round.
00:41He just made the female look like a novice. I mean, that's how good he is.
00:45120, 108, I mean, just unbelievable, unbelievable.
00:50Is that what you expected from Shakur?
00:52No, no. I mean, listen, I expected an incredible performance, but I didn't expect it to be completely one-sided.
00:57I mean, he won every round, in my opinion. Like, the golfing levels was phenomenal.
01:03Floyd Mayweather has reacted to the Shakur versus Teofimo mega fight, calling it a super entertaining matchup,
01:09and the action lived up to the hype from start to finish.
01:12Shakur Stevenson delivered a masterclass performance using slick movement, sharp counters, and flawless defense to dominate Teofimo Lopez.
01:20Easy work. My brother, Shakur, spanked his ass on 12 rounds like I told him he would.
01:26You know what I'm saying? I'm proud of my brother, man. He did his thing, man.
01:29Shakur Stevenson completely dismantled Teofimo Lopez over 12 rounds with a masterful display of boxing skill and tactical brilliance.
01:37All three judges scored the bout 119-109 in Stevenson's favor, giving Lopez only a single round on the scorecard.
01:46He won all the rounds? Is that what you're saying? He won all 12 rounds?
01:48Well, maybe he lost one, but he won the majority of rounds.
01:52At what time did you realize that this was just going to be Shakur taking over the whole fight?
01:57After the fourth round.
01:59After the fourth round? Yeah.
02:01Teofimo, it seems like he couldn't just get it going. Like, he just tried differently going up and down. The counters were getting him.
02:07Yeah. What could he do differently tonight?
02:09I don't know. You know, it's difficult to box against a great mover like that. And, you know, he tried. He tried. He definitely tried.
02:17My dad was emotional. You know, he wanted him to do better, but, you know, this is boxing.
02:22Even Eddie Hearn admitted he knew Stevenson was likely to win, but he was genuinely surprised by how one-sided the fight turned out,
02:29saying he didn't expect such a comprehensive masterclass and was almost in disbelief at Stevenson's performance.
02:35What did you expect from Shakur? No. I mean, listen, I expected an incredible performance, but I didn't expect it to be completely one-sided.
02:42I mean, he won every round, in my opinion. Like, the golfing levels was phenomenal.
02:48And I said to Bud, like, going into this world, he could do 40 rounds.
02:52She could. Like, never out of control, footwork, timing, shot selection.
02:58I actually think he could have stopped Teofimo if he could have stepped on him.
03:02Teofimo looked, like, frustrated, just obviously busted up to the face. He's a phenomenal fighter, four-division world champion.
03:09Daniel Jacobs said he was rooting for Lopez, but after watching Shakur Stevenson completely dominate every round,
03:15he admitted Shakur's performance was exceptional and hard not to respect.
03:19What did you think of the fight?
03:21Amazing fight. Teofimo was my guy, but I've always been a fan of Shakur.
03:28And I think that Shakur put on a clinic tonight.
03:32At least amount of risk, been able to put his skill set into fruition all night.
03:39The jab was leading. You could tell the difference in skill set.
03:43And that was the difference to me that made the fight.
03:45It wasn't about grit. It wasn't about heart. It was about sheer talent.
03:49And Shakur displayed that tonight.
03:53You said Teofimo was your guy. What did he need to change to turn this into more success than he had tonight?
03:59For who? For Teofimo.
04:01Hey, y'all, sometimes you just gotta grab your nuts and you just gotta put balls to the wall, unfortunately.
04:09But that's just what it is.
04:11And sometimes, when you think you can keep up with a boxer that's superior to you, you wanna try to go with the motion.
04:18Rather than going with what can potentially get you, because boxing is, you can be losing every round,
04:25and then the last round you get a lucky or really confident shot that can knock somebody out.
04:30But he didn't try to me.
04:32Love the kid. Talented kid.
04:35I mean, he kept his, you know, kept his grit tonight, but it just wasn't enough.
04:40It was like a, I won't say a landslide, but it was just a difference in talent tonight.
04:44Jacobs added that Teo could have tried to cut off the ring more aggressively
04:48and varied his angles instead of walking straight in, which might have disrupted Stevenson's rhythm.
04:53It looked like for a split moment that Teofimo was doing well when he was in the inside, just catching him in the inside.
04:58But when he was fighting from the outside, he was having trouble getting Shakur Stevenson.
05:02What do you think? He could have stayed a little bit more on the inside throughout the fight.
05:04It looked like that was probably a little bit going to get him closer to, you know, being a more competitive fight.
05:09I would only assume that they were prepping for this fight with that understanding,
05:14knowing that he is more of the assertive inside fighter.
05:18So the fact that he didn't push that notion tonight with aggression and urgency,
05:24you could tell that it was just, he just was going through the motion.
05:28Well, where does Shakur Stevenson go from here? You know, there's a lot of names right now.
05:31You know, there's Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, and we got Ryan with Barrios.
05:35We just got Conor Van. There's Wally Romero, some around here.
05:38Who do you think will beat him and Javante Davis, and he gets everything together?
05:41But what do you think would be another great matchup for Shakur Stevenson?
05:45Hey, all of those guys that you just mentioned, a champion doesn't have to fight one person over the next,
05:52but as long as he can get them all in, that's what we want. We want him to fight the best.
05:56He is the best currently, and so we want him to fight all of the rest of the challenges.
06:00And so for me, it's like, I'm just happy to be here supporting the next generation coming up.
06:05It became clear from the very first round that Shakur was in control of this fight, just as Ryan Garcia tweeted,
06:10Shakur is going to win this pretty easy if Teo don't change the approach.
06:14And after the fight, Garcia said, great performance, Shakur.
06:18Bruce Carrington praised Shakur Stevenson's performance, saying he made it easy,
06:23highlighting how Stevenson's movement and counters neutralized Teofimo Lopez.
06:27Shakur looked phenomenal, you know, dominant performance.
06:31What did you think about that?
06:32Man, he made it easy.
06:34I was saying, like, if Teo was to fight more on the back foot and throw punches when Shakur throws,
06:40that's the only time you're going to get Shakur.
06:42But Teo, he has a habit of getting out of position all the time.
06:45He'll double up his right hand, turn square, or turn southpaw.
06:49That's not going to work, bro.
06:51You're not going to take up enough space to touch Shakur.
06:54Shakur's reflex is just, and his countering was just keeping Teo at bay.
06:59It was an easy night from round one for him.
07:02He got the dub.
07:03Excellent.
07:04Boxing legend and analyst Andre Ward praised Stevenson's skill and ring IQ,
07:09underscoring what makes him special as a fighter.
07:11Ward highlighted Stevenson's movement, adaptability, and tactical creativity,
07:15noting that his ability to adjust mid-fight and control range sets him apart from many contemporaries
07:21and helps explain why he was able to outbox Lopez so convincingly.
07:25Ward emphasized that even without relying on one specific approach,
07:29Stevenson's boxing intelligence and athleticism allow him to paint any picture he wants once the bell rings.
07:35A rare trait at the elite level,
07:37Ward's reaction echoed the broader expert consensus that Stevenson's performance was not just dominant in result,
07:43but masterful in execution.
07:45Man, he better leave that alone.
07:47What did you think of Shakur's performance?
07:48He did what he had to do, man.
07:50You know, there's always room for improvement.
07:52You know, I think he had a lot of stuff he could have did, but he's so talented and gifted, man.
07:57You know, you also got to trust what he's seeing in there.
08:00You know, we're on the outside, you know.
08:02But I think he put on a tremendous performance.
08:05And obviously, you know, the level he's at, you always look for things he could do better, you know.
08:10What did you see from the outside that he might be doing better?
08:12I mean, I'm just saying like, you know, like he, I think it was a lot of body work and stuff like that.
08:16He could have, he could have, he could have touched on, but again, he's in there, you know.
08:19So he's seeing stuff. He's feeling the punches. We're not.
08:21So you got to trust what he's seeing.
08:23T.F.M. or just couldn't get going?
08:25What he tried to get going? He just wasn't allowed to.
08:28So it's just a distance and range that Shakur has just perfected throughout the years.
08:33And then making him pay when he does that discourages him to not want to punch anymore.
08:37And I think he was out of answers in the first round.
08:40Honestly, I think he didn't really have any answers.
08:42When T.O. starts doing a little certain things with his hands and starts playing the clown game, he out of answers.
08:46He's down to just one shot. So Shakur just stayed focused, stayed locked in.
08:50And you know, what is that, four divisions now? 26, 30, 35, 40?
08:55Coach Wally Moses expressed immense pride in Shakur Stevenson's dominant performance over Teofimo Lopez,
09:01describing it as a legacy-building victory that solidifies Stevenson's standing in boxing.
09:06He emphasized that winning another title at 140 pounds is a significant milestone, showcasing Stevenson's skill, discipline, and dedication to the sport.
09:14Moses highlighted the strategic execution in the fight, noting how Stevenson controlled the ring and neutralized Lopez's strengths.
09:21My grandson, Shakur Stevenson, has just put on a mask in the class to defeat Teofimo Lopez.
09:26Give us your immediate reaction.
09:27Well, I think he had a great performance tonight.
09:30And I think, you know, T.O. was a formidable opponent.
09:33You know, Shakur has been looking for these here fights, you know, these legacy fights.
09:37And I think this is just the beginning.
09:39So, you know, the guys that come on, be honest here, I think, will help him, you know, embark on his legacy.
09:45And, you know, he get it just doing boxing. That's all he wants, man, is a fair trade.
09:50He came out of amateur boxing, number one in the world.
09:54Now he wants to go into professional boxing and become number one in the world.
09:58Stevenson emphasized his strategic performance and control throughout the fight, saying he executed his game plan perfectly
10:04and showcased the art of boxing by landing clean shots while minimizing the damage he absorbed.
10:09He noted that he picked Lopez apart and did what he was supposed to do to secure the unanimous decision and the junior welterweight title.
10:16It was an amazing night. I put the work in. I saved discipline throughout my camp. I was in tremendous shape.
10:25And T.O., he's a hell of a fighter, but I was the better man tonight.
10:29Yeah, I definitely did. I feel like he's a fighter, so he tried to fight back.
10:35But, yeah, I picked him apart. In the second round, I want to say, I tore my corner. I said, I'm stronger than he is.
10:41For sure, I heard him a couple of times. My jab, my left hand to the body, my left hand up top.
10:47No, that's no disappointment. He's boxing at the end of the day.
10:50I seen him go out there, and when I was about to stop him, he started fighting back a little bit.
10:56So, respect to him. He's a sharp fighter. He got a lot of knowledge, and he did what he did to survive.
11:03I've been told you this. I told you this a minute ago. I said he's not on my level, and I proved it back.
11:10I proved it back.
11:11Stevenson also used the moment to call out future opponents, most notably urging Conor Ben to make a fight happen,
11:17highlighting that he's ready to compete at even higher weight classes and continue proving himself against the best in the sport.
11:23His confidence and focus were clear as he spoke about maintaining his unbeaten record
11:28and solidifying his position as one of boxing's elite technicians.
11:32When we saw Conor Ben in the ring with you and the idea of you two fighting for British fans,
11:37it would come as a bit of a curveball. You now have four different weight world titles, and Conor's a boxer world title.
11:42What's going on between you two? Why is that a fight that you like?
11:46I'm into big fights. I like big fights. I like big money fights. I like proving that I'm the best,
11:51and I like doing things that people say I can't do. There's a lot of people that will say that I'm too little for Conor Ben,
11:57and I can't do it, so it makes for a tremendous fight.
12:01And Eddie mentioned that there's quite a few DMs going back and forth between you two.
12:05Is it all amicable? Is there a bit of bad luck going on?
12:09It's going to be a good beef. I like the beef. I like the story behind it, and it's a tremendous fight.
12:15Ben responded by poking at Stevenson's size, telling him he was too small
12:19and that he couldn't punch or keep him off him, sparking loud back-and-forth banter that had the live crowd buzzing.
12:25Stevenson fired back confidently, claiming his skills were superior, and urging promoters to sign the contract.
12:31Ben shot right back with bravado, insisting Stevenson couldn't avoid pressure and even promising he'd beat him next.
12:37Great fighter. Phenomenal fighter. Boring, but he's a future pound for pound. Great, you know what I mean?
12:43He's a good fighter, but boring. Were you surprised at all that the cards were what they were and that it was such?
12:49I was surprised. I was surprised. He made the fight look as easy as he did. Very surprised. Credit to him.
12:55What do you think about his call-out, Conor?
12:57I can get it. I think I'm worried. He will know he's been in a fight. He'll go home sore and broken. He'll know he's been in a fight.
13:05Are you willing to agree to that rehydration clause? Fuck that. He can't make excuses already. If you want to come up with the big boys, come up with the big boys.
13:13So how does the fight happen? Because he's too small, otherwise?
13:15Well, they ask that to him, but don't be talking straight in the ring and then want to come up with something.
13:20Thank you, Conor.
13:22Coach Moses discussed the potential matchup between Shakur Stevenson and Conor Benn, emphasizing that as the reigning champion, Stevenson should have the authority to set the terms of the fight.
13:32Moses expressed a strong preference to host the bout in the United States, underscoring the advantage of a home crowd and the importance of controlling the environment in which the fight takes place.
13:42This approach, he suggested, would allow Stevenson to dictate the pace and conditions of the fight while ensuring fairness and minimizing any undue advantage for Ben.
13:51What would you like to see Shakur campaign up moving forward? He's flirted with going back to 135.
13:55The Conor Benn fight's been talking about a lot tonight.
13:57Unfinished business at 135 and, you know, the 130 Conor Benn and all that, those things are things that he wants.
14:04See, the one thing is Shakur will take on any task. He don't like a challenge. He loves a challenge.
14:09So, anybody challenge him, he can get it. We're lucky he didn't have to fight Anthony Johnson.
14:14Moses also brought up rehydration clauses, a mechanism designed to prevent fighters from gaining a significant size or weight advantage after the official weigh-in.
14:23He referenced that Ben had previously agreed to such a clause in his fight against Chris Eubank Jr., noting that it would help maintain an even playing field and avoid situations where one fighter could overwhelm the other purely through size.
14:36In evaluating Ben's boxing abilities, Moses acknowledged that Ben is competent offensively, but he criticized his defensive skills, suggesting that Stevenson's technical superiority would likely give him the edge in the ring.
14:48A little bit, which is great, right? I mean, it kind of builds up something, but that's another weight class, right? Another seven pounds.
14:53That's another weight class, but, you know, when I seen Conor Benn, you know, just now, you know, he came up here with the aspect like he's a really big guy.
15:02He's not a really big guy, you know, so I don't want to think he's got so much power, he's so strong, you know.
15:09He's not no killer, you know what I'm saying? Seems like a killer to you. Not to me, so...
15:15Terrence Crawford emphasized that other fighters have been hesitant to step into the ring with Shakur Stevenson because of how skilled and complete he is as a boxer.
15:24According to Crawford, Stevenson isn't just talented, he's exceptionally well-rounded with elite defense, precise timing, excellent distance control, and the ability to react quickly under pressure.
15:35Crawford pointed out that some people tried to downplay Stevenson by calling him a runner or criticizing his knockout rate, but those are just distractions.
15:44The reality is that fighters recognize the threat he poses in the ring. His combination of poise, rhythm, toughness, and punch placement makes him extremely difficult to beat.
15:54Crawford stressed that tomorrow, the world will see why so many are reluctant to fight Stevenson. His skill set, discipline, and mental toughness make him a nightmare matchup.
16:03Certain fighters didn't want to take the chance to step in the ring with this fighter. He's great. A lot of people started saying, oh, he's a runner, he's this, he's that.
16:14Just to detour people from being excited to see him fight because he's not knocking people out and all that crazy stuff, but they would see why people really don't want to get in the ring with him come tomorrow.
16:26I know you've shared the ring with him so far and plenty of fans. What makes Shakur Stevenson great? What makes him different? What makes him, I don't want to say ilk of yourself, but in the same kind of era that Bud Crawford era, he's got a Shakur Stevenson there.
16:37Everything. Everything. The offense, the defense, the poise, the rhythm, the distance, the timing, the punch placement, the react time. I can go on and on. The toughness, the grit, the grind. He's amazing.
16:57Andre Ward made it clear that Stevenson's career is far from over and that he still has major challenges ahead that will define him.
17:05Ward praised Stevenson's elite skill set, creativity, and adaptability in the ring, saying he has the IQ, athleticism, and versatility to draw up any fight strategy he wants.
17:15Rather than seeing Stevenson as a finished product, Ward suggested this dominant performance is just one chapter in a larger legacy still unfolding.
17:23Even after such a decisive win, the implication is that Stevenson isn't done yet. He has more big fights and opportunities to prove himself as one of boxing's all time greats.
17:32How good is Shakur? I interviewed Terrence Crawford, who said he could be the greatest of all time.
17:36We don't know. We don't know. He's not done yet. You know, he's not done yet. He's a great for sure. How great? We're going to see.
17:42You know, he just, he got a lot. He can box as long as he wants to box because he don't take punishment. And he's a master boxer. You know what I mean?
17:49So, just excited for him, man. Happy for him, man. You know, it's hard for me to see my brothers fight when I'm not fighting. That's harder to me than to actually fight because I can't help him.
17:58So, I'm just happy it's over, man. I'm happy he got the win and get home with them babies, get that check.
18:03Last one from me. He's in there in the ring with Conor Benham. Do you like that fight for Shakur?
18:08Absolutely. Yeah. Yeah.
18:09How do you think that one goes? Conor's always dangerous. He's going to come forward, but man, it's going to look a lot like that.
18:14And there's no disrespect to Conor Benham. You know, I respect what he does and how he does it, but the skill set, bro, it's different.
18:21They say them boxers boring, man. Why they be saying that? They say the boxers boring, but the boxers, they can deal with any style, though.
18:28Stevenson's commanding win over Teofimo Lopez cements his status as one of boxing's elite fighters. With precise movement, sharp counters, and strategic pressure, he controlled the fight from start to finish, leaving little doubt about his dominance in the ring.
18:43This victory marks a major milestone in his career, capturing a four-division world title and demonstrating his ability to adapt and execute under pressure.
18:52Stevenson's performance shows not only his technical skill, but also his mental composure, setting the stage for even bigger challenges ahead.
19:00His journey in boxing is just beginning, with many exciting chapters yet to come.
19:04119, I think, to 109 with the scorecard, so basically like 11 rounds alone. What did you think about the outcome and the fact that he was able to win so dominantly?
19:12One, shout out to New York, to 2-2 Bruce Cairns, and he's world champion. Now I'm so proud of him.
19:19Been watching him fight the undercards and all this stuff forever, and this is a world champion. I was bawling, I was crying, y'all.
19:26So, talk to him. He's shined. Every time he come out, to see his story, see how much he done, overcame everything.
19:32Now he get his golf round, knockout, looking good against Jermaine Ortiz. Wonderful.
19:38Now we got, now we got the main event with Shakur, and I knew that was going to happen.
19:43Everybody be talking all that round, round of me. I know boxing.
19:46And like I told y'all, we was going to see a little bit of athleticism, but we was going to see Shakur be losing his jab, going to the body.
19:54And we saw blood today. Shakur did great today.
19:59Only thing I can ask for is to stop him. I can't ask for nothing else.
20:02Who's next for Shakur Stevenson? Share your opinions in the comments.
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