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00:00Because the fact that he's won decisions by you know playing it safe people that just don't get excited about him and
00:06Recognize him with the all-time greats. He's the best
00:09Yeah, I really I believe so. You see this like a totally different beast. He's super non-stop non-stop
00:15And you can't let me can't keep up with that
00:19Shakur he boxes because he does that back, you know, but she could then he comes in and jabs
00:25Yeah, he's doing tries to counter that's boxing Joe Rogan reacted to Shakur Stevenson's impressive win over Teofimo Lopez calling him the best fighter ever
00:36He highlighted Stevenson's precision discipline and calm inside the storm of the ring showing that raw talent paired with tireless work can dominate at the highest level
00:45It's just hard work. It's just
00:47I believe that but man you have a state of mind to like mental he believes it mentally
00:53But it's the amount of hard work is extraordinary to get to that level
00:58Stevenson delivered one of the most complete performances of his career outboxing Teofimo Lopez over 12 rounds to capture the WBO junior welterweight title and become a four division world champion
01:09What's your reaction of it? Man, let me tell you
01:12Shakur moved so well
01:14He won every round
01:16And he was just a step ahead
01:18With quickness and just with, you know
01:22Just the plan himself
01:24Great plan coming in
01:26And he did well
01:27Congratulations to him
01:28He won all the rounds, is that what you're saying?
01:30He won all two rounds
01:32Well, maybe he lost one
01:34But he won the majority of rounds
01:36What time did you realize that this was just gonna be Shakur taking over the whole fight?
01:40After the fourth round
01:42After the fourth round?
01:43Yeah
01:44Teofimo
01:45It seems like he couldn't just get it going
01:47Like he just tried differently going up and down
01:49The counters were getting him
01:50Yeah
01:51What could he have done differently tonight?
01:52I don't know
01:53You know
01:53It's difficult to box against a great mover like that
01:57And uh
01:58You know
01:58He tried
01:58He tried
01:59He definitely tried
02:00His dad was emotional
02:02You know
02:02He wanted him to do better
02:03But you know
02:04This is boxing
02:05All three judges scored the bout 119-109
02:09A lopsided decision that reflected how dominant Stevenson was across the contest
02:14Oh man
02:15Just a beautiful performance by Shakur
02:17Dominant
02:18Only lost a round
02:19Just
02:20I mean
02:20Was there any moment you had any doubt
02:22Or I don't know
02:22But as the fight progressed
02:24What were you seeing?
02:25Well you know
02:26Actually once I seen that
02:29You couldn't handle our hands
02:31You know
02:31I really felt comfortable with that
02:33You know
02:33I thought you know
02:34That we could take risks
02:36And do more and what not
02:37And uh
02:38As the fight was on
02:39It seemed like it just got better
02:41You know
02:41We was hoping that the pace
02:43Would you know
02:43Kind of kick him off
02:44Kick in with him
02:45And slow him down
02:46But I think it did to a fight
02:48But I think you know
02:49The overall performance
02:51You did well
02:52You know
02:53Like I said
02:53We get a lot of respect
02:54And he's a formidable opponent
02:56And it's cool
02:57And it's a game plan
02:59And just
02:59I scored him
03:00We wanted to get ahead on the scorecards
03:02From the beginning
03:03So
03:03He took up a man
03:05Just tried to stay ahead
03:06Joe Rogan said
03:07What he has long admired most about Stevenson
03:10Is his defensive mastery
03:11And technical brilliance
03:13Best Philly shell since Floyd Mayweather
03:15Yeah
03:15His defense was incredible
03:17Yeah
03:17Defense and he stayed
03:18And that guy was putting
03:19The guy from Golden Boy
03:21I can't remember his name
03:23Who he fought
03:24But was just
03:25A good fighter
03:26And was really pressuring him
03:27And
03:28Shakur stayed in the pocket
03:30Yeah
03:30He stayed in the pocket
03:31He also said
03:31People were calling him a runner before
03:33He's not a runner
03:33Yeah
03:33But he said after that fight
03:34I'm not going to fight that way anymore
03:36He said I took too many shots
03:37Oh really?
03:38Yeah
03:38Because he wanted to like
03:39Put on a show
03:40And show everybody
03:41He's not just a runner
03:42He could stand in the pocket
03:43And he's like
03:44Why am I doing this?
03:46I'll box the shit
03:47Of these motherfuckers
03:48I mean he's a silver medalist
03:49That guy
03:50Yeah
03:50Oh he's elite
03:51He's elite
03:51And just one of the best
03:53Like as far as skill
03:54However
03:55What made Stevenson's defense
03:56Particularly impressive
03:58In this fight
03:58Was how he integrated it
04:00Into his offense
04:01You know
04:02I thought
04:02That T.O is an elite guy
04:04And he basically made him look
04:06Quite average tonight
04:07Four division world champion
04:1028 years of age
04:12What can you say?
04:12Could anything surprise you
04:13About T.O's performance tonight?
04:15No
04:15I must feel like
04:15No
04:16But I just think
04:18Shakur looked strong
04:19You know
04:20Shakur looked like
04:21He was punching very hard
04:22His jab was on point
04:24His footwork was incredible
04:25It's his timing
04:27It's his fitness
04:28He's a complete fight
04:30Is Conor Benn
04:32Realistic
04:32First
04:33First
04:33First
04:34Next
04:35Hold on guys
04:36You can't go through
04:37No
04:37Conor Benn next
04:39Shakur acknowledged Lopez's courage
04:45To put his title on the line
04:47And praised the competitive spirit
04:49As he tweeted
04:49Thank you for the opportunity
04:51T.O
04:51I respect you for not being scared
04:53To put it on the line
04:54Like the rest of these fighters
04:56T.O.F.E.M.O.
04:56Lopez was noticeably heartbroken
04:58And disappointed on the night
05:00The inability to land
05:01Sustained offense
05:02Left him looking defeated
05:03And frustrated in his corner
05:05After a fight that never went his way
05:07Yo what's up man
05:09How you doing man
05:09Your thoughts on tonight
05:10I'm just grateful to be here man
05:12That's all
05:12You put on a performance tonight
05:15And unfortunately
05:16You came up short
05:16But what was it that surprised you
05:18About Shakur Stevenson
05:19Nothing
05:20Nothing at all man
05:21Just
05:22Just
05:23Didn't come with the right plan
05:24That's all
05:25Better man once next
05:26Good fan
05:27Do you feel like
05:27You'd like to run it back
05:28At some point with Shakur
05:29I know you're someone
05:30That always wants to
05:31Like that time
05:32Combosius beat you
05:33You want to do
05:33Straight away right
05:34Alright we'll see
05:35What happens next man
05:36I'm gonna let my team
05:37Do the work on that
05:38See you family
05:39Appreciate it
05:40Yeah for sure man
05:41Appreciate you guys
05:41Bill Haney publicly acknowledged
05:43Shakur Stevenson's excellent work
05:45Praising the tactical brilliance
05:47And effectiveness
05:47Stevenson displayed in the ring
05:49As he posted
05:50Great execution
05:51By team Shakur
05:52Boxing analysts and fighters
05:54Reacted widely on social media
05:56And in commentary
05:57After the event
05:58Noting that Stevenson's performance
05:59Was a master class
06:01Not only in offense
06:02But in minimizing damage
06:04Many pointed out
06:05That Lopez struggled
06:06Throughout the fight
06:07Because each time
06:07He tried to impose
06:08His aggression
06:09Stevenson would neutralize
06:11It with lateral movement
06:12Timing
06:12And clean counters
06:13Even when Lopez
06:15Tried to rally
06:15Especially in the mid round
06:17Stevenson's defense
06:18Never waned
06:19He simply adapted
06:20Making Lopez reset
06:22And rethink
06:22Rather than get closer
06:24And rethink rather than get closer
06:24Just overall everything
06:25I told y'all man
06:26Nine to three man
06:27But I feel lucky
06:29How many rounds I gave him
06:30Did he give him a round?
06:32F***ing bum
06:33Get Tio out of here
06:34What could have Tio done differently in this fight?
06:36Nothing
06:37Nothing
06:37He's gonna do nothing
06:38He's gonna do nothing
06:39He tried everything
06:40What?
06:41What is that said?
06:42I told everybody
06:43That's what his dad said right?
06:45I told everybody
06:46F*** out of here man
06:48F*** out of here
06:49And what round did you feel like
06:50It was gonna be just a takeover?
06:51First round
06:52First round
06:53I said it
06:53First round
06:54It's over with
06:54It's gonna be like this all night
06:56Man
06:56All night
06:57Richardson
06:58What's gonna be next
06:59For Shakur Stevenson from now
07:00What is gonna be next after this?
07:01I don't know
07:02Whatever he wanna do man
07:03Whatever he wanna do man
07:04Before the Stevenson vs. Lopez bout
07:07Respected trainer and commentator
07:09Teddy Atlas
07:09Analyzed the matchup
07:10And pointed out
07:11That while both fighters
07:12Bring high level athleticism and skill
07:14Lopez's mental state
07:16Could be a deciding factor
07:17In how the fight unfolded
07:19Atlas acknowledged Lopez's power
07:21And physical gifts
07:22But also noted his inconsistency
07:24Against top competition
07:25Suggesting that if Lopez
07:27Wasn't mentally prepared
07:28And focused from start to finish
07:30Stevenson's disciplined
07:31Technical approach
07:32Could expose those vulnerabilities
07:34Listen
07:35To me
07:36You gotta start with
07:38Tio Fimo's mindset
07:41I mean
07:42He's
07:43You know
07:43He's a
07:44Terrifically talented fighter
07:46But
07:47He can be hot and cold
07:48And I think the hot and cold
07:50Isn't really attached to
07:52His physical abilities
07:54Or
07:54Condition
07:56I think it's mental
07:57I think
07:58Is he in a mental good place?
08:00Is he mentally in a good place?
08:02I think that
08:02You know
08:03I don't know
08:03If we know that for sure
08:05But when he's in a mental good place
08:07But when he's in mentally in a good place
08:07He's a hell of a fighter
08:09I think that what's interesting about this
08:12Is that he might be the first fighter
08:15That
08:16Sikor has ever faced
08:18That can match him athletically
08:20Speed
08:21Quickness
08:22And
08:23And
08:23Surpassing
08:24In power
08:25But
08:25But
08:26Matching with
08:27Hand speed
08:27And leg speed
08:28So that makes it very interesting
08:30I'll tell you something
08:31That nobody would
08:32Dare to say
08:34Because
08:34It sounds ludicrous
08:36This perspective fit into a broader pre-fight narrative
08:39That Lopez had shown flashes of brilliance in his career
08:42Yet at times brought a level of emotional unpredictability into big fights
08:46Something that could tilt momentum in an evenly matched contest if not managed well
08:51In contrast
08:52Stevenson's calculated style
08:53Defensive awareness
08:55And ability to stay composed under pressure
08:57Seemed tailor made to capitalize on any lapses in Lopez's mindset
09:01Reinforcing the idea that this matchup was as much psychological as it was physical
09:06I think if
09:07Tio
09:08I mean look
09:09Sikor's terrific
09:10And he looked great in his last fight
09:12But
09:13I think that if
09:14Tio is right mentally
09:16He could possibly outbox him for it
09:18And nobody would think that
09:19What made you say that?
09:20Because of what I just said
09:22It's athleticism
09:23He can match him athletically
09:25And
09:26He's got a good enough IQ
09:29Of this sport
09:30In the ring
09:31Where
09:31I think that
09:33He could
09:34If he has the right
09:35Strategy
09:36And he's right mentally
09:38I said that already
09:39But
09:40He could actually make
09:42Sikor
09:43Come out of his comfort zone
09:45And have to come forward
09:46Which is really not his forte
09:48His forte is to be
09:50A great defensive fighter
09:51Turn defense into offense
09:53And be a great counter puncher
09:55He could maybe make him come
09:57Like
09:57Get off
09:58Get out
09:58Use his legs
10:00And maybe put the emphasis on Sikor
10:04To have to go take the risk
10:06That would be interesting
10:07There's another fight
10:09That's been announced today
10:10Chisora against Wilder
10:12Two guys coming to the end
10:14What do you make of that fight?
10:17I just don't want to see nobody get hurt
10:19I think that
10:21You know
10:21I love Sikor
10:23He's one of my favorite people in the sport
10:26To be quite frank
10:27Stevenson is one of boxing's most technically gifted fighters
10:30A former Olympic silver medalist
10:32With a flawless professional record
10:34Known for elite defense
10:35Southpaw movement
10:37And precision punching
10:38Stevenson has climbed through various divisions
10:40And now seeks to claim title gold
10:42In his fourth weight class
10:44He's spoken openly about wanting to cement his legacy
10:46As one of the best boxers ever
10:48Not just another champion
10:50Stevenson insists that his skill set
10:52And ring IQ will overwhelm Lopez
10:54Claiming he has already seen the best of Lopez
10:57And believes he's on another level
10:59You know people think the fight with T.O. is either going to be you
11:02Delivering a master class
11:04Or a knockout by T.O.
11:05Yeah
11:05Are you getting into some type of brawl with T.O.
11:07And end up getting knocked out right
11:09What are fans getting wrong about the matchup?
11:11I think the fans getting wrong about the matchup is
11:14Where I'm not sleeping on that I know about T.O.
11:17T.O.'s a good boxer
11:17He's boxer first
11:19So we can say
11:20Oh he's just going to knock you out
11:22Or he's just going to
11:23That's not him
11:24He's boxing first
11:25He's going to want to
11:26Establish distance and range on the outside
11:29And try to beat me up on the outside
11:32So I think that's the main thing
11:33And also the biggest thing that everybody don't realize with me
11:37I can punch
11:38Everybody say
11:39Oh he can't punch
11:40And then boom
11:41Crack somebody
11:42And then they laying down
11:43Or something may happen to where they hurt
11:45Or something like that
11:46So I think that's two big things
11:48Where they don't understand
11:50I know
11:50Stevenson's jump to 140 pounds
11:53Is a major moment in his career
11:54Because it will be the first time
11:56He's fought professionally at that weight
11:58Taking on a recognized champion in Teofimo Lopez
12:01Rather than easing into a new division with a tune-up fight
12:04Many analysts see this as Stevenson's toughest challenge yet
12:07He's leaving his comfort zone at lightweight
12:09To confront a physically stronger opponent
12:11Who has held the WBO junior welterweight title
12:14And defended it multiple times
12:16Stevenson himself has said he's chasing greatness
12:19And isn't interested in easing into the weight class
12:21Opting instead for a high-risk, high-reward opportunity
12:25I actually set this fight up
12:27And I honestly did it because I wanted to push myself
12:30I know that Teo is a tremendous fighter
12:32I know he's on an extremely high level
12:35And I feel like
12:37Well I know that I can beat him
12:39But I know that this should be a tough set
12:42So I'm ready
12:44Who were some of the other options you had?
12:47Lamont Roach
12:48Lamont Roach
12:49That would have been a real good fight
12:52But I mean Teo, he's a bigger name though
12:54So I see why you went with him
12:55Yeah, bigger name
12:57And also he got the more accolades
12:59He's been undisputed before
13:02He's on one belts at 35
13:04One belts at 40
13:06So he's more accomplished
13:08So I know that that would be a better name on my resume
13:12Yeah, a lot of people saying that
13:14This is going to be a tough fight for you
13:15I mean they absolutely right to have their opinion
13:19I already know this guy's good
13:22I done came up in the amateurs with him
13:23I chose this for that reason
13:25Ryan Garcia took to social media
13:28After Shakur Stevenson's convincing win over Teofimo Lopez
13:31To weigh in on what he saw unfold at Madison Square Garden
13:35On X, Garcia pointed to Lopez's strategy
13:38Saying not a good game plan from Teofimo
13:40Highlighting that, Lopez struggled to adjust
13:43And was repeatedly outmaneuvered by Stevenson's disciplined approach
13:46Garcia's comment reflected the view
13:48That Lopez looked out of sync throughout the fight
13:51Unable to find openings
13:52Or disrupt Stevenson's rhythm
13:54As the undefeated southpaw controlled distance
13:56And dictated the pace
13:58Other voices on social media echoed a similar sentiment
14:01Noting how Stevenson's tactical discipline
14:03Neutralized Lopez's offense night after night
14:06Leaving many critics analyzing
14:07Where things went wrong for the former champion
14:10Teal, I mean it didn't seem like it
14:11But the Teal, I don't know, presented any issues
14:13Or was there any adjustments he made
14:14That you guys had to adjust back to
14:16Or was it
14:17No, no, no, no, no
14:18Cause you know a lot of the stuff that he did
14:20You know we were familiar with
14:22And we game plan for it
14:23So when we seen it, you know
14:25It was pretty much what it was
14:26He didn't present
14:27His problem, he didn't bring anything different to the ring
14:30I'm the first
14:32So when you plan for a fight like this is
14:34You gotta have another game plan
14:36And plan A and plan B and plan D
14:38So you only had one plan
14:40He thought that he was faster than us
14:42And he thought that Shakur was slow
14:44So that's what he made it the biggest mistake
14:46Right, does Shakur ever
14:48I think at one point he said something about
14:50Like he just said that he's stronger than him
14:52Or something like that
14:54Oh yeah, Shakur said oh my god man
14:56Ain't no one that's strong as me
14:57So you know
14:58That'll work to his advantage
15:00And to his confidence
15:01I think Tio felt the difference
15:03You know what I'm saying
15:04You see he wasn't a great guy
15:07You know he didn't try a lot of stuff
15:09Terrence Crawford spoke very highly of Shakur Stevenson
15:12Describing him as the next major star in boxing
15:15Now that Crawford has retired
15:17He explained that Shakur has all the skills, tools, and ability
15:20Needed to rise to the top of the sport
15:23Crawford believes that if Shakur defeats Teofimo Lopez
15:26It would solidify him as a 4 weight world champion
15:29And potentially place him at the top of the pound for pound rankings
15:32Crawford, a 5 weight world champion himself
15:35Even suggested that Shakur has the potential to eventually match or surpass that achievement
15:40He expressed confidence that Stevenson could become a 5 weight champion as well
15:44Showing just how much belief he has in his talent
15:47Crawford also added that Shakur could accomplish bigger and better things than he did
15:52Hoping that Stevenson continues to grow and reach even greater heights in boxing
15:56So this is now the time for Shakur Stevenson
15:58Now that you've sort of sailed off into the sunset
16:01Done your thing in boxing
16:02Is he the sort of air apparent to what was your throne?
16:05You look at him and go, you've all the ability, you've all the tools
16:08Obviously you've your friends as well as just someone who you've been in the gym with
16:12Is he that guy now who becomes pound for pound number one if he beats Teofimo Lopez?
16:16Well yeah, for sure
16:17When he beats Teofimo, he'll be a 4 weight world champion
16:21You know, I'm a 5 weight world champion
16:24And I can see him becoming a 5 weight world champion as well
16:28You know, Shakur got all the tools and all the abilities
16:31To do bigger and better things than me
16:34And that's what I'm hoping for him to do
16:36To kind of compare you to the 4 kings
16:38Just something different
16:39Who was your favorite of the 4 and stylistically
16:41If you could have fought one of them prime for prime, who would you choose?
16:44Uh, to be honest, I think I had a little bit of all of them
16:50Crawford responded firmly to the antics from Teofimo Lopez Sr.
16:55Making it clear that he wants no involvement in their attempts to stir up drama
16:59Crawford explained that Teofimo's father was trying to provoke him with clown behavior
17:03To help sell a fight
17:05But Crawford isn't interested because he is retired
17:07He said that while it's normal for fighters to promote a matchup
17:10There's no reason to drag him into it when he has already stepped away from boxing
17:14Crawford emphasized that he is not coming back to fight
17:17So the constant trash talk and attention seeking is unnecessary
17:20He bluntly told Lopez Sr. to stop acting like a clown
17:24Noting that not everyone is entertained by those antics
17:27His overall message was simple
17:29Respect his retirement
17:30Leave him alone
17:31And focus on active fighters instead
17:33But we saw something earlier with you and Teofimo Sr.
17:35I know there's been a little bit back and forth
17:37More from Teofimo's side
17:38You approached the father
17:40You told him something
17:41What is it that you told him?
17:42Because I know he was trying to like get some antics towards you
17:44And it didn't get to you
17:45No, I just told him about himself
17:47I just, he know what I said
17:49But he just, he gotta stop being a clown, you know
17:52Like, everybody not with the clown antics and things like that
17:56Just because he wanna sell a fight
17:58It's cool to sell a fight
17:59But I'm not fighting
18:01Leave me alone
18:02I'm retired
18:03You don't gotta make antics at me, you know
18:07So
18:08When asked if he had demoralized Teofimo Lopez during their fight
18:11Shakur Stevenson confidently admitted that he had
18:14He observed that Lopez was primarily trying to survive each round
18:18And simply make it to the final bell
18:20Indicating that he was unable to implement his usual strategies effectively
18:24Shakur described his approach as methodical
18:26Stating that he picked him apart
18:28Breaking down Lopez's defenses
18:30And exploiting openings throughout the match
18:32Early in the fight, Shakur recognized a clear physical advantage
18:35Noting to his corner in the second round
18:37I'm stronger than he is
18:39This awareness allowed him to maintain control and dictate the pace
18:43Forcing Lopez to fight reactively rather than proactively
18:46By combining discipline preparation, superior technique, and physical strength
18:51Stevenson ensured that he dominated the fight
18:53Leaving little opportunity for Lopez to mount a meaningful offense
18:57And reinforcing that he was the superior fighter on that night
19:01I put the work in
19:03I stayed disciplined throughout my camp
19:05I was in tremendous shape
19:08And Teo, he's a hell of a fighter
19:10But I was the better man tonight
19:12Guys, guys, guys
19:16Just raise your hands, please
19:18And the microphone will be brought to you
19:19Thank you
19:20Well, congratulations, man
19:22Great performance, obviously
19:23Did you feel at some point that you demoralized him
19:27And he was just kind of trying to get to the finish line?
19:31Yeah, I definitely did
19:33I feel like he's a fighter
19:35So he tried to fight back
19:37But yeah, I picked him apart
19:39In the second round, I want to say that I tore my corner
19:42I said, I'm stronger than he is
19:44Did you feel like you hurt him at any point in the fight?
19:47Yeah, for sure
19:49I hurt him a couple times
19:50My jab, my left hand to the body
19:52My left hand up top
19:54I put on a great show tonight
19:56Did you think you was really going to beat him up that way?
20:00Yes
20:01Yes
20:02I been told you this
20:04I told you this a minute ago
20:06I said he's not on my level
20:07And I proved it tonight
20:10And shout out to you, bro
20:12Shout out to you, bro
20:13You're a hell of a good fighter
20:14I'm proud of you
20:15I'm glad that you went there
20:16And did what you were supposed to do
20:18And when you dig deep
20:19And you did what you were supposed to do
20:20And I'm proud of you, bro
20:33Shakur
20:34A hell of a fight
20:35A hell of a performance
20:36Right here in the front
20:38In the front right here
20:40Yeah, yeah
20:41Uh
20:42Um
20:43You seem to make it look real easy
20:45You know, it was
20:47Uh
20:48It had to be very frustrating for T.O.
20:50Keep showing up
20:51At the party
20:52What did you think of Stevenson's performance
20:54And Lopez's effort?
20:55Drop your thoughts below
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