Ryan Garcia cites Floyd Mayweather example to explain why Shakur Stevenson is not ‘great’
Young boxing star, Ryan Garcia dismisses contemporary Shakur Stevenson for his lack of offensive fighting style.
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Ryan Garcia on Shakur Stevenson (Image via Imago)
Ryan Garcia cannot step into a boxing ring for a while. However, that has not stopped the young boxing star from dismissing rival Shakur Stevenson. King Ry pointed out their contrasting fighting styles, and their position in the market adding fuel to the already intense feud. Here is what happened:
Ryan Garcia primarily criticized Stevenson’s defensive, cautious approach in the ring. King Ry finds it unappealing for fans and financially unviable for promoters. He labeled Stevenson “good, not great” and suggested that he “runs” during fights, making him less exciting than offensive fighters. Garcia pointed to fighters like Floyd Mayweather who managed both defense and offense, implying that Stevenson lacks the same balance.
You almost lost to Edwin. Tim Bradley sucking your d*ck everytime he gets the chance. You are a bum. You are good, not great. Great can do offense and defense. Mayweather did offense and defense…you ONLY do defenseRyan Garcia on X
He also expressed that Stevenson would not generate enough money or interest for a high-profile fight. ‘Sugar’ was preparing to defend his WBC lightweight title after signing a deal with Matchroom Boxing. However, Garcia, serving a one-year suspension for testing positive for Ostarine, had no immediate path to a bout with Stevenson. Garcia dismissed the possibility of fighting Stevenson even when his suspension ends in April 2025.
Critics agree with Garcia’s criticism, often highlighting Stevenson’s reluctance to engage aggressively. Stevenson’s recent fight against Edwin De Los Santos highlighted the same when he was criticized for not throwing enough punches. Garcia capitalized on this narrative, mocking Stevenson by comparing their earning potential and audience appeal.
Who would win in a fight between Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson?
During his analysis, ShowBizz the Adult broke down how Shakur Stevenson could effectively counter Ryan Garcia’s strengths in a potential fight. Garcia, known for his speed and devastating left hook, thrives on overwhelming opponents with his aggressive approach.
ShowBizz emphasized that Stevenson must avoid engaging Garcia in direct exchanges where Garcia’s power could come into play. Instead, Stevenson should focus on his defensive and technical skills, which are among the best in the sport.
ShowBizz suggests that Stevenson’s ability to outthink and outmaneuver opponents would be crucial. He even pointed to the psychological aspect, noting that getting inside Garcia’s head, as Davis did during their bout, could further disrupt his performance.
Another key point ShowBizz raised is that Stevenson would need to exploit Garcia’s defensive weaknesses. Garcia’s aggressive style sometimes leaves him open to counters, especially when throwing his signature left hook.
Stevenson, with his sharp counterpunching abilities, could capitalize on these moments by timing his shots carefully. ShowBizz mentions that Stevenson would need to stay disciplined, focusing on fundamentals rather than engaging in a power battle that would favor Garcia.
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