SHAKUR STEVENSON REWATCHES HANEY VS LOMACHENKO; HAS SECOND THOUGHTS & HOLDS NOTHING BACK ON SHOWDOWN

Introduction

The interviewer introduces Shakur Stevenson and asks him about his recent activities before diving into the topic of the Devin Haney fight.

Shakur's Recent Activities

• Shakur has been training and staying focused on boxing.

• He watches boxing when he is at home and goes to the gym when he leaves the house.

• He eats organic cooked food on a regular day basis but sometimes indulges in bad food like Popeyes or Mexican restaurants.

Devin Haney Fight

The interviewer asks Shakur about his thoughts on the Devin Haney fight, which he attended live.

Shakur's Thoughts on the Fight

• Watching it live, Shakur thought Lomachenko won convincingly.

• Upon re-watching it several times, he thinks it was closer than he initially thought.

• He scored it either a 6-6 draw or 7-5 for Lomachenko.

• There were many swing rounds that could have gone either way, making it a close fight overall.

Devin Haney's Performance

• Although Devin beat the champion, he did not do so convincingly as he took many rounds off while playing defense.

• Even Devin admitted to giving up the 12th round.

Analysis of Lomachenko and Haney's Fighting Styles

In this section, two boxers discuss the fighting styles of Vasyl Lomachenko and Devin Haney. They compare their strengths and weaknesses, as well as how they have changed over time.

Comparison of Punches

• Lomachenko's punches were cleaner and snapped Haney's head back. []

• Haney landed some clean punches to the body but not as effective as Lomachenko's shots. []

Changes in Fighting Style

• The boxers agree that Lomachenko has slowed down with age. []

• Haney has improved his boxing IQ since he first sparred with Lomachenko. []

• Flaws in both fighters' styles are more apparent now than before, especially after watching them fight on TV. []

Possibility of a Rematch

• The controversial decision in the Haney-Lomachenko fight could warrant a rematch. []

• Both boxers would run it back if they were in each other's shoes, but Haney prefers to fight Davis next. []

Handling Criticism

• Both boxers are competitive and would be affected by criticism about their performance or decisions made by judges. []

The Competitive Nature of Boxing

In this section, the speakers discuss the competitive nature of boxing and how it drives fighters to prove they are the best.

The Drive to Prove Oneself

• All great boxers have a competitive drive to prove that they are the best.

• While making money is important, some fighters forget that boxing is a sport and there is a competitiveness to it.

• Floyd Mayweather cared about his legacy and what people said about him in fights. This drive to be great separates the good from the great.

Jumping into the Ring

• Dev jumps into rings with other fighters often, including Ryan Garcia.

• When someone starts talking about him, Dev feels compelled to jump in as well.

• When Dev jumped into the ring with Bill Haney, there was little interaction between them.

Conclusion

• Dev jumped into the ring with Bill Haney just to see what he was on.

Energy and Relationship Changes

In this section, the speaker discusses how energy plays a role in his interactions with others and how his relationship with Devin Haney has changed over time.

Energy is Everything

• The speaker believes that energy is everything when it comes to interactions with others.

• He notes that Devin Haney's energy seemed to be more about moving away from confrontation rather than engaging in it.

• The speaker reflects on how his relationship with Devin Haney used to be more respectful and friendly, but now seems to have changed.

Changing Relationship Dynamics

• The speaker explains that he used to be friends with Devin Haney, but things changed when Haney's father started talking negatively about him on social media.

• He states that he is not cool with Haney at the moment because of this situation.

• The speaker expresses his desire to show everyone that he is the best fighter at 135 pounds by far.

Likelihood of Fighting Devin Haney

In this section, the speaker discusses the likelihood of fighting Devin Haney and whether or not he will stay at 135 pounds.

Uncertainty About Future Fights

• The speaker admits uncertainty about whether or not he will get a shot at fighting Devin Haney due to conflicting statements made by him and his team regarding staying at 135 pounds or moving up.

• Regardless of what happens, the speaker plans to activate his mandatory and get at least one of the straps.

WBC Lightweight Rankings

In this section, the speaker discusses the recent WBC lightweight rankings and expresses confusion about how he is not ranked number one.

Confusion About Rankings

• The speaker expresses confusion about how he is not ranked number one in the recent WBC lightweight rankings.

• He notes that Lomachenko is still considered number one, despite losing to Devin Haney, and that Shakur Stevenson is ranked number two.

• The speaker reflects on how boxing can feel watered down due to inconsistencies in ranking structures.

Which Fight Would Be More Fun?

In this section, the speaker asks which fight would be more fun and discusses his opinion on the matter.

Opinion on Lomachenko vs. Devon Fight

• The speaker asks which fight would be harder but then rephrases it to ask which one would be more fun.

• The speaker thinks that the Devon fight would be more fun because Devon still has his zero.

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