Ryan Garcia Challenges Shakur Stevenson to Blockbuster Fight

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Lightweight contender Ryan 'King' Garcia has been stirring up the boxing world with his bold claims that he can beat undefeated star Shakur Stevenson. Garcia has been calling out Stevenson on social media, dubbing him 'Shakur Shaking Ass Stevenson' and insisting he has no fear of the slick, defensive wizard. The two fighters have been trading barbs, with Stevenson accusing Garcia of using steroids. Now, pound-for-pound king Terence 'Bud' Crawford has entered the fray, predicting that Stevenson would easily defeat Garcia due to his superior ring IQ and footwork.

Why it matters

This potential matchup between two of the sport's rising stars has the boxing world buzzing. Garcia's brash persona and knockout power could provide the perfect foil to Stevenson's technical brilliance, making for a highly anticipated and potentially explosive fight. The involvement of Crawford, one of the sport's all-time greats, adds even more intrigue to the storyline.

The details

Garcia has been calling out Stevenson on social media, dubbing him 'Shakur Shaking Ass Stevenson' and insisting he has no fear of the undefeated star. Stevenson has accused Garcia of using steroids, but Garcia has denied the allegations and said he can make the 140-pound limit without a rehydration clause. Crawford has weighed in, predicting that Stevenson's superior ring IQ and footwork would be too much for Garcia to handle.

• On March 6, Garcia posted a tweet calling Stevenson 'Shakur Shaking Ass Stevenson'.
• In late February, Garcia addressed the weight-class drama and steroid accusations, saying 'I know you are deep down scared and you should have fear. I'm coming for you. Fear the lord.'

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What’s next

The boxing world is eagerly awaiting to see if this potential matchup between Garcia and Stevenson can be made, as the two fighters continue to trade barbs and position themselves for a potential showdown.