Shakur Names Boxer Whose Defeat Will Raise Him to Top 5 P4P

WBC Lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson named the boxer, a victory over whom will make him one of the five best boxers in the world regardless of weight category.

“I organized this fight myself. I did it because I want to test myself. I know that Teo is an incredible fighter, I know that he is at a very high level.

I know that I can beat him, but I also understand that this must be a serious challenge, so I am ready.

Do I have to dominate? I think in every fight that I organize, I want to dominate. It doesn't matter who is in front of me — I want to dominate. I want to win in such a way that the judges don't even have a thought of robbing me.

I suppose this victory will raise me into the top 5 P4P. I think this will make me one of the best fighters of my generation. This will confirm that I am indeed that guy,” said Stevenson.

The duel between Shakur (24-0, 11 KOs) and Teofimo (22-1, 13 KOs) will take place on January 31 in New York, USA. This will be Stevenson's debut in the Super Lightweight division.