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Crawford Rips Tank, predicts Stevenson’s victory: “Too tight defense of Shakura

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2 years ago

February 17, 2025

Image: Crawford Rips Tank, Predicts Stevenson Victory: "Shakur's Defense Too Tight

Terenka Crawford revealed his reluctance to Gervont “Tank” by Davis and said Shakur Stevenson defeated him. Crawford says that he chooses the WBC Lightweight Stevenson master to defeat Tank because he would not be able to “land his shots on him.” His defense is too good.

Terenka does not say how Stevenson can overcome Tank if his goal is to lack commitment and avoid hit. That’s all he does, and fans hate this archaic return of the Hit-And-Get-Hit style at the beginning of 2000. If Crawford’s efforts regarding the trash of the tank in the fight with a friend Shakur, he would make him really solid, but it will not work. Gervont was not born yesterday. He knows what Crawford is trying to do.

Shakur (22-0, 10 KO) begged for the fight against the Supergwiade Tank Davis (30-0, 28 KO), because he moved to 135 in 2024, but he did nothing to sell as a dignified division call with him. Shakur has performed badly in the last two fights with Art Harutyunyan and Edwin de Los Santos. He had fans who leave Harutynaan and win him out of existence in a duel de los Santos.

Crawford’s personal reluctance to Davis

“He wouldn’t even think about reaching 154,” said Crawford Cigar conversation About Gervont Davis. “Yes, if he could choose an opponent,” Terenki said, asked if Tank would take place until 147.

“If Tank could choose his opponent, he would do it, but he would never come from 135 to 154,” said Crawford, not realizing that Tank had already moved two divisions. I really don’t like this guy because I don’t like him. I don’t like anything about it.

“I feel that he is one of those arrogant petite contributions that he uses what he had to protect him. He has many bodyguards around him and knows that he is in the center of attention. In some situations he would not be kept in this way, ‘said Crawford.

Tank Davis has already moved two weight classes at the age of 126 from the beginning of his career. Why would he go up the next three divisions to fight for 154? What is it all about? Yes, Crawford is a former world champion with four divisions, but he did not fight the great opposition in these weight classes. He moves to 168 to one -time to get the day of payment against Canelo Alvarez. It’s not like Crawford will stay there later.

He simply goes to Paydation, survives and will probably retire or return from where he came at the age of 154. If he returns to Junior Medium weight, it will only be the cherry of Sebastian Fund, a sensitive master. He does not intend to fight a good one, such as Bakrahm Murtazaliev, Vergil Ortiz Jr, Serhii Bohachuk or Israil Madrimov rematch.

“He is a damn good warrior, I respect him as a warrior. He has skills, has power and has great boxing ability. But his basic personality and his paths, no. I got Shakur, “said Crawford, asked who would win the fight between Tank Davis and Shakur Stevenson.

“As I said, I respect the tank. In boxing, he is one of those. We will get his personality and personal belongings out of this. He is definitely talented in boxing and he definitely has it. Definitely respected in boxing, but Shakur is another warrior. “

Shakur: lifeless truth

Crawford is right. Shakur is a “other warrior”, but he is poisonous for fans and is not good for sport when it comes to his height. It is no coincidence that Shakura’s fight with Floyd Schofield was buried on Saturday’s card on February 22 in Riyadh. It was placed here for obvious reasons.

“Shakur is different. People can say it’s lifeless. People can say that they can’t hit, but they said the same thing about Floydie because they are defensive fighters, “said Crawford. “Tank will not be able to hit Shakur, as if he hit everyone else. He knows it and that’s why he is lifeless. He is like that, he is like that. “

I hate to break this Crawford, but Tank would be able to hit Shakur and hurt him. It is not inviolable. Terenka could give his opinion that Shakur is not able to observe, as he defeated the smaller opposition in recent years, but he is definitely hit, unless he escapes. He should have lost the fight against Edwin de Los Santos because he did not throw blows.

“He tries to reduce everything that Shakur did, so he couldn’t be sold,” said Crawford. “But he can’t do it because Shakur is a world champion in three importance. How many real titles did the tank have? How two? Real titles. [Jose] Pedraza, Pedraza exhausted. Let’s do it on an equal pitch. Give this man time for training. “

Gervont says it as if it was lifeless because that’s the truth. Fighters who have this style are so afraid of hitting that they will not touch. They must be praised from sport.

“The tank is great for what he does, and I respect the tank in the ring and its skills, its power and attributes. He is shrewd. He may weigh his **. I’m not saying that I would choose Shakur only because of our differences. I tell you as a warrior. I would choose Shakur because not a Think Tank would be able to land shots on him, as if he did everything else. Shakura’s defense is too tight.

Last updated 17.02.2025

Boxing

Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity

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4 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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"Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity"

Arnold Barboza Jr. dropped word on social media that a massive welterweight title opportunity just landed in his lap on short notice. While he confirmed that 147 pounds is locked in with a belt on the line, he kept the identity of his opponent quiet for now.

Speculation immediately involved Devin Haney after Haney’s anticipated matchup with Shakur Stevenson fell apart. Barboza’s remarks point to a fast-developing opening, even if ink has not officially met paper yet.

“I got some news today. It’s a blessing. I don’t know how real it is, but it sounds pretty real. It might be a big fight sooner than expected,” Barboza said on social media. “I’ll be stepping in at the last minute on some s***, but I don’t know where it’s going to be at, but it’s soon.”

The tight calendar creates the biggest hurdle. Barboza appears fully ready to sign before even knowing the host city, but world championship bouts offer zero room for entering camp cold. Securing an unexpected offer represents one hurdle; having the necessary weeks to dial in a precise tactical blueprint presents an entirely separate challenge.

If Haney ends up standing across the ring, Barboza faces an elite defensive technician. Taking on Haney demands an answer for his distance control, lead hand control, and inside tie ups. Simply tracking him across the canvas without cutting the ring effectively will turn the contest into a frustrating chase.

“A lot sooner than expected. Not no next year fight. A couple of weeks soon. Yeah, I’m fighting at 147. Yeah, it’ll be for a belt. We got to go for legacy,” Barboza said.

Teofimo Lopez also figures heavily into Barboza’s long-range calculations. Barboza sees capturing a 147-pound crown as his quickest ticket to securing a second chance against Lopez after coming up short in their junior welterweight clash.

“It’s not a rematch with Teo. Not yet. I got to win this belt to rematch him,” Barboza admitted.

Holding a world title strap provides massive leverage at the negotiating table. The immediate task requires transforming the sudden opening into an executed contract, setting up a targeted training block, and verifying the sanctioning body timeline.

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

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8 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia continue to be linked to a future cruiserweight clash, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has had his say on who he is favouring to come out on top in their proposed battle.

Benavidez is in hot pursuit of the undisputed cruiserweight title. He is currently in possession of both the WBA and WBO world titles but expected to next face WBC titleholder Michal Cieslak in a three-belt unification showdown on December 5.

Meanwhile, Opetaia has an ongoing lawsuit against the IBF – who stripped him of his world title for a second time earlier this year – as he hopes to be reinstated as champion and subsequently tee up a meeting with Benavidez for all four belts.

Opetaia is simultaneously being linked to a heavyweight debut, mooted to be taking on Deontay Wilder on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard in December.

Speaking on the Hall of Game podcastJones says that he expects Benavidez to get the better of Opetaia if they collide.

“I want to see how David fares in that fight [against Opetaia] first [before he moves up to heavyweight]. I think that David probably wins the fight but I want to see how he fares in the fight.”

Should Opetaia not be reinstated as the IBF cruiserweight champion, it is believed that Viddal Riley and David Nyika will meet for the vacant belt. If that were to happen, it remains to be seen whether Benavidez would divert from his three-fight plan in order to capture the undisputed crown.

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Floyd Mayweathers Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

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9 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Floyd Mayweather's Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

Despite being nine years into retirement, it appears that Floyd Mayweather could have a busy year in the ring if the latest claims are to be believed.

The American boxing icon hung up the gloves after a straightforward victory over Conor McGregor took his professional record to 50-0.

He has since fought exclusively in exhibitions, facing social media stars and combat athletes from other disciplines. That looked set to change this year when, in February, it was announced by Netflix that Mayweather would face Manny Pacquiao for a second time. The September fight was billed as a pro contest.

Mayweather then announced exhibitions with both Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis, leading to legal issues which postponed the Pacquiao event indefinitely.

The 49-year-old recently said that he plans for both the Tyson and ‘PacMan’ fights to take place in December and then 2027 respectively, but Ryan Garcia has now announced on social media that he has agreed to face Mayweather.

“Trust me at first I thought this was bull***.

“But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight.

“147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world.

“50-0 vs The current champ.”

Trust me at first I thought this was bull***

But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight

147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world

50-0 vs The current champ

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia also posted an image that appears to show a video call between him and Mayweather.

Talking about 🥊 pic.twitter.com/x10bCca14Z

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia won the WBC welterweight world title at the beginning of the year by beating Mario Barriosand his stock is as high as ever following a two-round blowout of Conor Benn in his first defence.

He has reportedly now entered talks for a unification against Teofimo Lopez, who is appealing to the WBA to postpone a mandatory fight against Jack Catterall.

Though the WBC would undoubtedly approve Mayweather’s title challenge – as they did for a returning Pacquiao last year – fans will be dubious of Garcia’s claims, particularly given the fact that Mayweather mentioned no such fight in his most recent interview.