“Shakur Stevenson Declares Floyd Mayweather the Undisputed ‘GOAT’ Amidst Championship Preparations!”
As Shakur Stevenson, the rising star of the lighter-weight divisions, gears up for his next title defense, the spotlight turns to his unyielding motivation in the world of boxing. In an interview with ESNEWS, Stevenson revealed the driving force behind his aim, citing none other than the legendary Floyd Mayweather as his ultimate source of inspiration.
Despite his impressive achievements in the ring, Stevenson remains humble, acknowledging that he still has much to accomplish in the sport. With aspirations to be counted among the greatest of his era, Stevenson looks to Mayweather’s iconic status as the pinnacle of success in boxing. Reflecting on Mayweather’s proclamation that there will never be another fighter like him, Stevenson draws strength from the former welterweight champion’s words, fueling his determination to reach similar heights.
Stevenson’s admiration for Mayweather extends beyond his accomplishments in the ring to the wisdom he imparts in interviews. The young boxer finds motivation in Mayweather’s insights, crediting him for keeping him focused and disciplined in his pursuit of greatness.
Stevenson noted, “Yeah I thought about it and… it’s amazing but lately I’ve been trying to keep myself motivated and focused and try to tell myself I haven’t done nothing when it comes to boxing.”
He added, “I just wanna put me in the GOAT to be… I heard Floyd Mayweather say like in an interview that there will never be another fighter like him, there will never be nobody better than him.”
A testament to Mayweather’s influence in Stevenson’s career was evident during his last fight against Edwin De Los Santos, where the presence of Mayweather, along with other boxing legends like Terence Crawford and Andre Ward, provided a powerful visual of support. Despite being surrounded by greatness, Stevenson’s appreciation for Mayweather remained unwavering, declaring him the “GOAT” in his eyes.
As Stevenson prepares to defend his WBC lightweight belt, the anticipation builds for his upcoming bout against Artem Harutyunyan. With Mayweather’s legacy serving as a guiding light, Stevenson remains steadfast in his quest for boxing immortality, fueled by the words and wisdom of the undisputed “GOAT.”
“Anytime I hear him say such stuff, it kind of motivates me. Get up and go run. Just keep me in the straight path so. I appreciate Floyd. And I love watching his interviews when he talks. I think that’s something that motivates me,” he noted.
Fighter declared, “I didn’t get the chance to enjoy the moment. I didn’t get the chance to be in the actual just because of the fact that I was fighting and I… so much stuff going on…”
Through it all, his fondness for Mayweather was evident. He went on to add, “He always show up for me, so I appreciate Floyd. I won’t talk sh*t about Floyd. Floyd is the GOAT to me.”
