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“I don’t even want to do the rehydration clause,” Stevenson said during an appearance on the Nightcap podcast. “He went in an interview and said he would fight me at 140 pounds. We don’t know what he could do.” Ryan has previously said he could return to 140 if he committed fully to the weight cut, something Shakur referenced repeatedly when asked whether that drop would be realistic. “He said he…

Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs) has built his reputation on timing and shot selection at close range. His approach carries similarities to Stevenson’s defensive style, though Roach is more willing to trade when opponents step forward. Power has never been a major part of his game, which has allowed several recent fights to turn into close, grinding contests. Some fans question why Roach keeps being given…

“Skillfully, I feel like I was the better fighter. My range, my distance, and my speed was kind of better than his,” Stevenson said on The Joe Rogan Experience while recalling the rounds they shared during training camp early in his professional career. Shakur added that Lomachenko’s conditioning and punch output were advantages at the time because the Ukrainian was preparing for a fight during…

During a recent appearance on Inside the Ring, Foster made it plain. “If I can’t get Sha, they know that’s who I want next,” he said. “I ain’t going to shut up. I ain’t going to stop coming after him until we get in the ring.” There is no doubt he wants the fight. It would be the biggest payday of his career and the type of win that changes his earning power overnight. The question is…

That environment quietly rewards volatility. Knockdowns travel. Heated exchanges sell rematches. Fighters who generate sudden moments tend to gain leverage faster. Stevenson built his career differently. He wins rounds cleanly, minimizes risk, and rarely chases dramatic finishes that could expose him. Under the previous U.S. broadcast structure, that approach placed a ceiling on his commercial…

“I think Shakur wipes the floor with Ryan,” Crawford said on DAZN. “I don’t think Ryan is going to be able to hit Shakur like Barrios. Barrios was right there to be hit. Barrios was too slow and didn’t have a gameplan. Barrios followed Ryan the whole fight. Shakur is not a fighter who gets hit. It’s simple.” Crawford’s assessment was about translation. Barrios engaged at mid-range and allowed…

“Forget the catchweight… Let’s do it forreal I want to take your belt and snatch it right off you,” Garcia posted earlier in the day, tagging Stevenson. A few hours later, he removed the final excuse. “To those that are worried about the 140 pound weight… it was my plan to be able to also win at 140. As long as there’s no rehydration clause things will be going forward… I’m coming for…