“Shakur Stevenson Sparks Controversy: Challenges Fan to Showdown Outside Gym!”
Shakur Stevenson, the reigning WBC Lightweight champion, has found himself embroiled in a fiery exchange with a boxing fan following criticisms of his recent performance. Scheduled to defend his title against Artem Harutyunyan on July 6 in New Jersey, Stevenson has faced backlash for what some fans deemed a lackluster display in his last bout against Edwin De Los Santos.
A fan told Shakur, “You should not pop it after that last performance. You need to calm the f*** down with that s**t.”
Shakur Stevenson getting into it with a boxing fan on a Twitter space today: “I’ll come to your gym.” pic.twitter.com/JA7Wramok0
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“Why would I if I know I’m the truth?” But, the fan added, “Because you get on your bike and turn b**** when you get touched.” “Damn, I ain’t turning no b****. I get on my bike and win. You ain’t never been in the boxing ring in a day in your life,” replied Shakur.
In a heated exchange on social media, a fan accused Stevenson of playing it safe against tough opponents, prompting the boxer from Newark to challenge the critic to a physical altercation. Stevenson’s passionate response only fueled the flames of controversy, as fans and pundits alike weighed in on the altercation.
Newark said, “Pull up. That s**t ain’t gon’ do s**t, dumb a** n****. You’re never gon’ do nothing to me… Catch me outside.”
The confrontation unfolded during a Twitter Space session, with Stevenson defending his record and abilities as a fighter. Despite facing criticism for his previous performance, Stevenson remained defiant, asserting his confidence in his skills and dismissing the notion of backing down from a challenge.
“You’re judged by your last fight. But he’s a young guy and, you know, if in his next performance [against Artem], which I expect will be a scintillating performance, people will forget last night,” Bob Arum had said.
A heated exchange erupted on social media as a fan accused boxer Shakur Stevenson of playing it safe in fights. Stevenson, undeterred, challenged the critic to a physical altercation. The confrontation unfolded during a Twitter Space session, with Stevenson defending his abilities and refusing to back down. Despite criticism, Stevenson remains confident in his skills, sparking controversy among fans and pundits.
